About Computer Networking: Got *Fi?

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell Major U.S. airlines continue to roll out wireless Internet access (literally, Wi-Fi hotspots) on commercial airplanes. Is this really a good idea? Meanwhile, it seems everywhere you turn someone is coming out with a new kind of "Fi" which has little to do with all the other kinds.   In the Spotlight POLL: Is In-Flight Wi-Fi a Good Thing? In-flight Wi-Fi has pros and cons. In return for the ability to stay connected with friends and family while in the air, you may be setting yourself up for increased demands from the boss at work, not to mention being subject to whatever your seatmate might be doing with their computer. Our latest poll is looking for your vote on the merits of in-flight Wi-Fi.              More Topics Internet Remote Access Software Connect from far away Setting Up a Home Network What is a VPN? One way to connect from far away Internet Connection Speed Tests How fast is your pipe? Which IM Clients are Best? Via our Guide to IM Introduction to Proxy Servers Safer and sometimes faster surfing Wireless/Networking Message Board Discuss networking questions and answers The Proliferation of *Fi Starting 50 years ago, audio electronics were often marketed under the generic term Hi-Fi, short for high fidelity. Somewhere along the way, strange things happened and suddenly everyone seems to have their own type of "Fi." Wi-Fi now has We-Fi, sci-fi is now spelled Cy-Fi (with a completely different meaning), and many more. Can you name all the different types of *Fi?   Can Neighbors Use Your Web Browser over Wi-Fi? - Discuss A concerned parent (and wife) has asked us whether it's possible for a neighbor to log into their laptop over Wi-Fi and use the Web browser for, basically, illicit Web surfing. See what our community has to say about this situation.     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networks WiFi Networking Laptop Router Wireless Internet Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Cell Phones Internet / Network Security Internet for Beginners Mobile Office Technology Focus on Windows   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter as networking.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=compnetworking&e=networking.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.