 | from Bradley Mitchell
Popular bookstore chains, numerous hotels, and many local businesses have offered free Internet access via Wi-Fi for awhile now. Google has even been providing free Wi-Fi for an entire city (Mountain View, CA) since 2006. So what's the big deal about Google now offering free Wi-Fi at select U.S. airports until January 15th? Maybe a lot of folks like me suspect this is more likely to become a permanent arrangement and not just a one-time holiday gift? I could be wrong.
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In the Spotlight | What Is OpenVPN?
OpenVPN is free VPN client and server software that runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. OpenVPN improves the security of public Internet connections through via SSL technology. It's a good tool to use when connecting to public Wi-Fi hotspots like Google's.
| | DISCUSS: Wireless Printers Ask for a Passphrase
To connect a wireless printer to a Wi-Fi home network requires setting matching security settings on the printer just like on home computers. When a home network utilizes WEP or WPA, for example, you must configure the correct key or passphrase through the printer menus. If you don't do this, and forget the settings, you'll be in the position our message board member 'seaskittle' currently faces.
| Types of Wireless Network Gear
This guide walks you through common types of wireless devices available for your home or small business computer network. Beside routers, how many of these products are you familiar with?
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