WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy data encryption is defined by the 802.11 standard to prevent access to the network by "intruders" using similar wireless LAN equipment and capture of wireless LAN traffic through eavesdropping. WEP allows … [Continue reading]
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Branding that denotes products that have been certified as being interoperable. The scheme was originally operated by WECA - the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance - and applied to products conforming to the IEEE 802.11b … [Continue reading]
WLAN
WLAN Wireless LAN: a local area network that transmits over the air typically in an unlicensed frequency such as the 2.4GHz band. Wireless access points (base stations) are connected to an Ethernet hub or server and transmit a radio … [Continue reading]
GoodSync Software Review
PROS: GoodSync is very easy to use and install. CONS: The mobile device list for GoodSync has been found as lacking, as many phones do not use the Windows Mobile operating system. OVERVIEW: GoodSync's varied options give the purchaser … [Continue reading]
SugarSync Review
PROS: SugarSync is very easy to use and install. CONS: Not all phones will be able to download SugarSync at this time. OVERVIEW: SugarSync is by far the most sophisticated of all synchronization programs. Covering PC, Macintosh and mobile phone … [Continue reading]
Switch & Sync Software Review
PROS: Switch & Sync is one of the easiest products to use in the synchronization area. CONS: Wireless users will not be able to use this product. OVERVIEW: Switch & Sync is a very basic software program; it does no more than … [Continue reading]
PcSync Review
PROS: The file shredder worked, albeit very slowly. CONS: As the long time runner in the data transfer market, LapLink's PCsync still offers a good product. Business users will find the software suitable in office environments. Home … [Continue reading]
Ad-Aware Total Security Review
PROS: The file shredder worked, albiet very slowly. CONS: Just about everything with Ad-Aware Total Security didn't do as advertised. Having tested it on three different systems (more than the recommended system specs were met) with … [Continue reading]
Bitdefender Total Security Review
PROS: All products are combined into one for PC security,plus systems tools for PC performance. CONS: Since the program scans your computer system before it fully downloads to make sure there is no viruses or malware, it takes awhile to … [Continue reading]
PC Speed Maximizer Review
PROS: As a stand alone registry cleaner, PC Speed Maximizer is easy to you and gives accurate registry repairs that can be counted on. CONS: PC Speed Maximizer is easy to use and results are easily viewed and read. Auto-start features makes this … [Continue reading]