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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking The Disney has announced plans to outfit park guests with RFID bracelets. Some parents may be excited and others horrified. Is this is a good move for kids and families, a Really Bad Thing, or just another marketing gimmick that doesn't matter. Which Wi-Fi Router Is the World's Smallest? It's not obvious which router on the market qualifies as the world's smallest currently, but Asus claims the WL-330NUL Pocket Router will be the world's smallest when it becomes available for purchase soon. Does size matter, or is a mini travel router just another marketing gimmick that doesn't matter? What Is Geolocation? Being able to roughly locate a device based on its network address might seem a little creepy, but its extremely useful when using online maps. The trouble is, some marketing people might want to use it to pump you full of targeting advertising. And when I misplace my phone inside the house for the hundredth time, geolocation is no help at all. Gimmick or not, you decide. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi hotspots  whois  geolocation What Is a Lag Switch? If you play online games like the Call of Duty, you've almost certainly come across some people using hacks to try to get an unfair advantage. The lag switch is one of those hacks. Ironically, it takes some skill to use a lag switch, and if these people practiced their timing in normal gameplay instead, they would do better. Search Related Topics:  networking game consoles  networking for video games  Introduction to Internet Thermostats Making a consumer gadget capable of accessing of the Internet becomes a gimmick if having it online serves no purpose. Home thermostats don't fall into this category because their Internet capability can save you money on heating and air conditioning bills. The convenience of programming your home thermostat remotely is also fun. Search Related Topics:  thermostats  home automation  Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless Networking Wireless Router Wireless VPN Wireless Home Featured Articles How to Find the Owner of An IP Address Introduction to VPN Tunneling How to Enable or Disable Windows File and Printer Sharing Can a Mac Be Connected to a PC? How to Connect to Wireless Networks as An Administrator Tips for Wireless Home Network Security   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement