Wireless Home Network News

'Niche Marketing: Wireless Companies Look to Hispanics (HispanicBusiness.com)
Sprint Nextel Corp. is helping a Latino musician launch his career and sponsoring the U.S. tour of a rising Mexican rock band. Verizon Wireless is organizing local soccer tournaments and running Hispanic heritage month promotions.

'Protecting Your Wireless Router (WebProNews)
A wireless router is a great idea for networking computers that are not right next to each other. However, having a wireless router can pose a large threat to your computers' security. Take a look at how you can protect your Wireless Network from spyware, malware, viruses, and third party invasions. The benefits of a wireless router: There are a wide variety of reasons to use a ...

'Wireless phone companies seek Latino customers (Kansas City Star)
Many wireless companies are relying on unusual tactics in big campaigns reaching out to Latinos -- the hottest new niche of customers. Sprint Nextel Corp. is helping a Latino musician launch his career and sponsoring the U.S. tour of a rising Mexican rock band.

'Pull the plug on Frontier's wireless plan (Columbus Telegram)
The Frontier proposal before the council should be rejected. Here is The Telegram editorial on the issue. We are intrigued by the possibility of flipping open our laptop anywhere in Columbus and hooking into a high-speed, wireless, Internet network.

'BellSouth era over as AT&T seals deal (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AT&T completed its historic purchase of Atlanta-based BellSouth on Friday, creating a telecommunications giant that operates a vast cellphone network and provides Internet and phone service across much of the nation. The long-expected deal, which was highlighted by a drawn-out regulatory battle in Washington, ranks as the largest business acquisition in the world this year and the biggest in the ...

'Booting Problems, Network Conflicts, Fast Enough Internet Connection? (ExtremeTech)
Holiday schmoliday. Our forums and Top Tips are still in full swing as the community begs for advice. Here we tackle a computer booting issue, network conflicts, and help somebody with advanced Linux commands. Plus plenty more...