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802.11n Lacks Range, Availability for Travelers
August 13th, 2009
We saw a nice post on the Wi-Fire this morning on Tech & Gadget Diary. But the mention of 802.11n reminded us we should start talking about the 802.11g versus 802.11n story. The fact is that 802.11n doesn’t have the range.
Long Range Wi-Fire Benefits Remote Homeowners!
August 13th, 2009
Everyone knows we dislike talking about “bars“. Those signal bars, that is. Bars of signal strength are horribly inaccurate and the readings are distorted between an internally connected Wi-Fi adapter and externally connected adapters. The Wi-Fire unfortunately also is not
Drill Down Into Those Wi-Fi Hotspot Lists!
August 12th, 2009
Remember our recent post about our favorite Wi-Fi Hotspot lists? These are not just ordinary one dimensional lists. Drill down and you’ll find vertical sub-lists for all interests. Take Wi-Fi Free Spot as an example. Dig deeper and you’ll find lists for Airports, RV Campgrounds, Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants, and even Vacation Rental Properties. And remember, wherever you are, you have a better chance connecting with the Wi-Fire, the long range Wi-Fi adapter. Twitter: hFieldTech
Yes, Virginia, Travelers Do Want Better Airport Wi-Fi!
August 12th, 2009
Business Travelers want better Wi-Fi access in airports more than they want a place to eat – according to a survey reported in May by HotHardware! Almost half responded that Wi-Fi was the most important amenity while only about 20%
Is Technology Tearing You Apart?
August 11th, 2009
This is a very serious matter. The New York Times article follows the lives of several families and how our dependence on technology, and especially the internet, is impacting their lives. Crunchgear‘s headline, ‘Always Being Connected Is Ruining Our Way
WiFi in Australia Relaunches with New Hotspot Maps
August 10th, 2009
Kudos to the WiFi in Australia project (WiAU), who have relaunched their effort of hotspot maps for major Australian cities. The new system is now in Beta. For major news, including Wi-Fi train service, see the WiAU blog too! hField
Wall Street Journal reports, "Coffee Shops Pull the Plug on Laptop Users"
August 6th, 2009
People out of work, trying to find jobs, often have no where else to sit and search for a new job except a small shop serving coffee and lunch amid free Wi-Fi. But, as the Wall Street Journal reports today,
