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Networking Through Electricity

October 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
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[ad#GAtext] Networking Adapters called PowerLine Adapters use your existing electrical outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network. Just Plug one adapter in your electrical outlet and other one in your room on the third floor, and instantly network computers  without running new Ethernet cabling. You can plug a wireless access point to one of them and broadcast your network through the room. [ad#GAVideo] This adapters creates a stable high speed network and is ideal for use in building types that interfere with wireless networking signals. Advanced AES encryption provides users with the latest Powerline data security. LED displays show device status for easy power management and troubleshooting. Connect one adapter to your network and plug the other adapter in to any electrical outlet in your building for instant high speed network access. If you have problems with WiFi in your home, even using Wireless N, you should try PowerLine Pros: It's easy and it … [Read more...]

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How2 turn 1 computer into 10

October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Yes you can do it with a simple software solution called Userful Multiplier which takes 1 ordinary PC and turns it into 10. Just install the Linux-based software, add monitors, keyboards and mice - and you can support up to 10 independent users at the same time on a single computer. Save 80% on hardware cost Save 70% on support and maintenance costs Save 90% on electricity use Save 80% on electronic waste Userful Multiplier has been revolutionizing low-cost, high performance desktop computing since 2002. Used in over 100 countries, and over 400,000 multi-user stations sold, Userful Multiplier is the ideal solution for many industries. It doesn't need any configuration; you'll be ready to go after a simple installation. How Userful Multiplier works Modern desktop computers sit idle while we check our e-mail, surf the web, or type a document. Userful Multiplier takes advantage of this unused computing power to create a low-cost, high performance, and environmentally … [Read more...]

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Honey, Who Shrunk the Networking Products?

October 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
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Networking products keep getting smaller and more powerful! Here are three of our recent diminutive additions. 150Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter TEW-648UB TRENDnet’s ultra compact 150Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter, model TEW-648UB, is slightly larger than a U.S. quarter, measuring a remarkable 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) from end to end.  It produces up to 6x the speed and 3x the coverage of a wireless g connection and features One-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup or WPS technology. WPS eliminates the hassle of entering complicated codes in order to connect to a wireless network. Simply press the WPS button on a compatible router, then press the WPS button on the adapter, then confirm you want to connect, and you’re connected! 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router Kit TEW-654TR TRENDnet recently launched the world’s first 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router Kit, model TEW-654TR. Share a single Internet connection with a 300Mbps wireless n router so small it can … [Read more...]

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All included IP Camera : Looks, Feel, Functionability

October 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
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The SecurView PoE Dome Internet Camera (model TV-IP252P) from Trendnet is designed for indoor enterprise class security surveillance applications. View and manage the tamper resistant dome IP camera from any Internet connection. Manually pan the camera side-to-side 350 degrees and tilt it up-and-down 160 degrees to fix its final viewing angle. No need to install this camera near a power source, power and data are received through a single Ethernet cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. Manage up to 16 TRENDnet cameras with the included complimentary camera management software. Advanced features include motion detection recording with two motion detection windows, email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, Samba client saves video to network storage devices, dual streaming MPEG-4/MJPEG image compression, two-way audio support (mic and speaker sold separately), Input/Output ports, digital zoom and an analog BNC video-out connector. A wall/ceiling mounting kit is … [Read more...]

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What we should really be looking for in a Printer

October 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
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[ad#GAtext] Picking the right printer can be tough, especially with so many types, speeds,  single-function, multi-function and the list keeps going and going you should ask yourself some questions like: What Category of Printer Do You Need? Do You Need a Single-Function Printer or an All-In-One? Do You Really Need Color? How Big a Printer Are You Comfortable With? How Are You Going to Connect? What Level of Output Quality Do You Need? How Much Speed Do You Need? How Much Do You Print? How Much Does It Cost? But really the only question you should be asking is the last one and is not the price of the printer what matters must, ultimately when you buy a laptop or desktop they give you the printer free, why is this are they being nice??? NOOO, the real catch is in the replacement cartridges, there is where the money is. So the only thing you should be focusing is How much will each Ink cartridge or toner will be costing and how long will they … [Read more...]

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