I found a guide on hacking wireless networks that explains how to gain access to secure connections and monitor user activity. It covers basic penetration techniques and network surveillance for security enthusiasts.
I found Business Week’s 'Wireless Wonders' special issue to be a compelling look at the state of wireless technology in 2004, highlighting the trends and emerging innovations that were driving the mobile industry during that period.
I reflect on Nicholas Negroponte’s observation about the plummeting cost of wireless LAN technology. Since base station prices have dropped from $2,000 to $120, I’ve decided a wireless setup is definitely my next major gadget purchase.
Using a digital wattmeter, I measured my Dell Latitude E5400's energy draw. I discovered that background color doesn't impact LCD power, while CPU load and screen brightness are the biggest factors. Wireless status had surprisingly little effect.
I recommend this technical overview of complex networks literature, especially the section on network properties. It offers a grounded perspective on the limited current understanding of real-world network structures and their underlying statistical characteristics.
I discovered Apple's AirPort technology, which brings wireless DSL to the home. It is an impressive leap for high-speed internet accessibility, allowing me to stay connected without being physically tethered to a wall jack or modem.
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Arun18 Jan 2006 4:56 am:
Anand, can you recommend a few good podcasts you listen to?
S Anand20 Jan 2006 12:01 pm:
I don’t listen to podcasts, I’m afraid! Trains are too noisy, don’t like using headphones at office, and prefer watching movies at home. So effectively no place for podcasts :-)
Arun20 Jan 2006 3:09 pm:
Oh..ok..Somehow I thought you had made some post about listening to podcasts on trains sometime ago. Guess it must have been some other blog. Or I must have been dreaming :-)
S Anand20 Jan 2006 6:32 pm:
No, you’re right. That was in July, when I was commuting OVER the ground, where there’s less noise. Now I commute UNDERground, and can’t hear anything, so I’d given up soon after I started.
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