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Pogoplug gets a Wireless adaptor
Aug 18th
The pogoplug only came with a RJ45 adaptor on the back which meant it could only been used with a wired connection which also meant it had to be close to the router or switch (unless you wire in some long cable of course). Pogoplug have introduced a wireless USB adaptor and if you already own a Pogoplug – you can get it fro FREE.
Logitech roll out some new hardware
Aug 8th
If your looking for some new gear for the PC from the fine hardware people at Logitech, then good news people – they have brought out some new toys for you to buy. We have a wireless headset, a mouse and a keyboard. The Wireless Gaming Headset G930, the Wireless Gaming Mouse G700, and the Gaming Keyboard G510. All three products are currently up for purchase on Logitech’s website, but are also slated to hit retail shelves soon.
Turn your HTC HD2 into a wireless router
Apr 25th
It’s good to have your own personal wireless network, both for reasons of security and convenience – and now, with a little help from us, you can set one up with your HTC HD2.
So, if you like the sound of using your HTC HD2 as a wireless router, follow these simple steps:
1. Before you do anything, make sure that your HTC HD2 has a SIM card in it and its connected to the internet – 3G, GPRS and EDGE are all good – and the computer you’re using has a built-in or external Wi-Fi adaptor.
2. To set up your phone as a wireless router Tap Start and go to Wi-Fi Router.
3. If this is the first time you’ve opened Wi-Fi Router there’ll be a little introduction, which you can either watch or skip. After this, tap Next.
4. Now, you need to set up the phone’s Wi-Fi network by entering a network name and a ten digit WEP key.
Belkin N1 Vision F5D8232-4
Mar 8th
Full credit to Belkin for coming up with a router that stands out from the crowd. Based on the N1 model this N1 Vision stands vertically, so that you can clearly see the LCD display.
Belkin has ditched the usual array of flashing activity lights and instead has used a monochrome LCD display to keep you up to speed with the doings of your router, starting with the initial configuration. It’s much easier to check the power is on and the cables are plugged in when you have a message that spells out the situation.
Multi Computer organisation
Feb 23rd
I am going to try and explain what I have learned over the many years of using many computers – to try and present what I feel is a good layout for your media so that you stop loosing important files by silly mistakes. While this is not the be all and end all of how to use a computer, it will help you stop having duplicates, needing to keep backing up multiple times and pay for services online.
Homeplug – Networking via Power Lines
Feb 2nd
When wired networking is not possible or too cumbersome and wireless is also not an option, you have another solution – Homeplug. The plug has a Ethernet connector on the bottom and plugs into the wall, you need another one plugged into say your wall/router to them transfer the signal. To summerise a simple set up then – you plug into the wall a homeplug and connect a wire to your router or switch and then on the other end (say in another room of course) you plug in your appliance Ethernet into the other homeplug and thus into the wall – you now have fast networking (depending on which model you buy).
Connectify turns Win 7 Laptop into hotspot
Nov 2nd
Philadelphia developer Nomadio has discovered an unfinished Windows 7 feature (Virtual Wi-Fi) that can turn a laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot. That means other devices in the near vicinity can access the Internet without the need for special tunneling software. The company has now exploited the uncovered treasure and created a free application called Connectify, released just last week.
PCAdvisor has the full story and you can pick up the software at connectify.me, you will need a Windows 7 machine with wireless for this to work.
Logitech LX710 Keyboard+Mouse Set
Aug 3rd
My Current “Main” keyboard & mouse was the Microsoft Laser Desktop 6000 Set which I bought some time back. The problem was that even though the receiver (desktop thing) was right in front of the keyboard, it would miss keys a lot whilst typing and the thing was BIG plus the paint was starting to wear off from the mouse and the keys. I needed a new keyboard and the hunt was on to find a decent (but cheap) model out there.
