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Iomega StorCenter 1TB
Digital Living On the inside, it's a 1 terabyte hard drive that connects to your network, via Ethernet or wirelessly. On the outside, it has all the sex appeal of a stack of phone books. Does the inner beauty overcome the outer beast?
22 December 2006, 8:26
Get the most out of Wi-Fi
Digital Living Connect your home PCs and peripherals In case you've been hiding under a rock for the past few years, Wi-Fi, short for wireless fidelity, is a term used to describe wireless local area networks (WLANs) that confirm to a particular set of standards...
4 May 2006, 15:30
Wi-Fi is the answer to a home without wires
Digital Living Getting a wireless network at home seems ridiculous until you do it. He was the first person I know to go wireless at home, some years ago. Depending on where you are on the adoption curve, having a wireless network at home will seem either too...
4 March 2006, 7:00
BT has seen the future, and it's white
Digital Living The new hard sell is the Total Broadband Experience -- a magic white box that provides a fast broadband connection and a wireless network connection to become 'the heart of your digital home'. There was nice integration with BT's Fusion technology...
26 June 2006, 16:33
What is the difference between Intel's Centrino and Core Duo?
Digital Living Centrino' is a marketing term for a type of laptop that promotes wireless network interoperability and long battery life, while 'Core' refers to the processor itself. To earn a Centrino badge, laptops must utilise a specific type of motherboard...
30 May 2007, 10:34
Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi Webcam
Digital Living We recommend an 802.11g router for maximum throughput; we used a Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster (WRT54GS) from Linksys. Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G When installing a wireless network cam, it's best to first configure the device using...
9 May 2005, 16:55
Wi-Fi horrors
Digital Living These tips can help you use your wireless router to share your files across the network. You can also use a wireless repeater to extend your range. Your computer's wireless adaptor must also be able to transmit data to the router.
9 May 2005, 14:49
How can I upgrade my laptop?
Digital Living If your laptop lacks wireless capabilities, you should seriously consider investing in a wireless PC Card. These allow you to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots for on-the-go Internet access, or for your laptop to link with other wireless-enabled devices...
2 June 2006, 15:55
Mac OS X vs Windows Vista
Digital Living PCs were privileged to the first Intel Core and Core 2 Duo CPUs, they've had access to high-speed wireless 802.11n wireless for some time, not to mention high-capacity Blu-ray and HD DVD drives. Is there a God?
27 April 2007, 15:34
Get more from Sony's PSP
Digital Living Upgrade Wipeout Wipeout Pure is not only our favourite game from the launch lineup, it's the one that's been pushing the boundaries of wireless gameplay. You need to set up your PSP to access a wireless point, be it in an Internet cafe or from one...
1 September 2005, 14:54
How to stream MP3s wirelessly
Digital Living Can you recommend a good wireless streaming device? Nothing too fancy -- I just want to stream some MP3s around the house. This is a complicated, emerging area because everyone from computer hardware to consumer electronics companies to service...
9 May 2005, 14:48
Why is my best TV in my shed?
Digital Living So far technology vendors are making inroads with laptops that look good on our coffee tables, wireless networks that get rid of ugly cables, and slimmer televisions. What strikes me about the wireless networks, the slender laptops and the...
6 May 2006, 7:00
Choose the right Bluetooth headset
Digital Living The benefits of these hands-free, wireless devices are obvious, particularly as it's illegal to use a handset in the UK while driving. As with any wireless device, Bluetooth has some minor security concerns.
15 August 2006, 16:46
Handhelds with big screens
Digital Living You have a number of PDAs to choose from since more and more companies are integrating wireless technology into their devices. I need a reliable PDA with a large screen and Wi-Fi. I also want to be able to use it with an accessory keyboard.
9 May 2005, 15:52
How do I listen to the music on my PC in another room?
Digital Living Assuming you don't simply want to crank up the volume of your PC speakers, you're going to have to buy a wireless music streamer. I've got all my music ripped to my PC, which is in the study. Is there a way I can listen to the tunes stored on my...
21 February 2007, 16:44


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