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Dell aims Ubuntu Linux laptop at developers

Dell has done another u-turn on open source and announced it will again ship a laptop running Ubuntu Linux.
Cellcrypt announces voice encryption tie-up with Verizon

British mobile security firm Cellcrypt is partnering with carrier giant Verizon to sell its voice encryption technology for mobiles and smartphones to the US Government, the pair have announced.
Netgear to ship "world's fastest WiFi" using new 802.11ac standard

Gigabit-speed wireless LAN equipment that uses the emerging IEEE 802.11ac standard is about to hit the market, with Netgear saying on Thursday that it will start shipping a consumer 802.11ac router in May for a starting list price of £124 (US$199.99).
Samsung announces lower-cost Android 4.0 tablets

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 got its official US launch today, with pricing and general availability revealed for the first time since the Galaxy Tab 2 series was quietly shown at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona two months ago.
AVG adds 'do not track' technology to antivirus

AVG has become the first antivirus vendor to offer a privacy filter to monitor and block websites and ad networks that silently collect Internet usage data from consumers, the company has announced.
Free Wi-Fi by end of 2012 at 56 London Overground stations

London Overground has signed a deal with The Cloud to provide free Wi-Fi to passengers at some 56 stations across the capital.
Students win Telefónica start-up funding in first NFC hackathon

A team of students from London Metropolitan University and the London School of Communication Arts won one of the top prizes at the Isobar Create London Hackathon event at the Shoreditch Studios in Tech City this weekend.
IT industry: Budget generally positive but some concerns over funding

Chancellor George Osborne's Budget was generally positive for those working in or selling technology, and offered more support to small businesses, according to the IT industry.
Apple's iPad 2012 - everything you need to know

After months of waiting, Apple have finally released the latest version of the iPad. The iPad 3, you say? Oh no. Apple have Christened their new tablet the Apple iPad 2012. Whether you're an Apple-ite keen to know about the iPad's new features or wondering how the iPad 2012 can benefit your business, this is the place to be.
Siemens launches new version of OpenScape unified communications

Siemens Enterprise Communications will punctuate the idea that it deserves another look with the announcement of Version 7.0 of its OpenScape UC suite. The update will enable the VoIP platform to support up to 500,000 users.

Latest Features

Wi-Fi-Blocking wallpaper keeps your signal in and intruders out

French scientists have created a type of wallpaper that can block Wi-Fi signal, meaning you can boost your network security and redecorate all in one go.
Is end point security a waste of time?

The first board member at your organisation to walk through the door with an iPad did the IT team a massive favour. Put bluntly, there was no longer an argument. They had to ease the purse strings on your requests to fund management and security systems to go with your enterprise mobility projects.
What's next for the Digital Economy Act?

Last week, British internet service providers BT and TalkTalk lost their court appeal against the Digital Economy Act, meaning that they will have to send warning letters to customers suspected of illegal file-sharing.
Is end point security a waste of time?

The first board member at your organisation to walk through the door with an iPad did the IT team a massive favour. Put bluntly, there was no longer an argument. They had to ease the purse strings on your requests to fund management and security systems to go with your enterprise mobility projects.
Seven Android apps to help with your business needs

Can the tablet completely replace a tablet for your business needs? Here are a selection of apps that will let you use your Android-based tablet, such a Samsung Galaxy Tab, for to-do lists, email, and document reviewing.
Give the BlackBerry PlayBook a chance

Poor Research in Motion. No matter what the company does, it just can't seem to drum up excitement for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
HP TouchPad versus the iPad and Xoom

To look at them, there's no much difference between the HP TouchPad announced Wednesday, Motorola's Xoom (arriving later this month) and the Apple iPad. But if you look beyond the roughly 10-inch touchscreens, you'll find some significant differences.
Top 10 problems with the Amazon Kindle

I've have a Kindle 3 for a month or two now, and I can confirm that it's a thing of beauty. The ebook revolution might not necessarily start here, but momentum is certainly building.
Only idiots have open Wi-Fi networks

The Googlemobiles sniffed open WiFi systems and everyone's outraged. Idiots.
How smart antennas could boost WiFi performance

Imagine if WiFi antennas could detect how many devices were in a given room and push data out to them on a one-by-one basis? That's what researchers at Gonzaga University are trying to accomplish by testing "smart antenna" technology with the help of a $1.2 million federal grant. Electrical engineering professor Steve Schennum answers our questions

How-tos

How to stay within your data cap on an Android phone

How to stop freeloaders from using your WiFi

How to deal with talking to tech support

What you'll pay for in-flight WiFi

How to wire your home for Ethernet

How to sync Outlook calendars to your iPhone properly

How to root a Google Android phone

How to set up a WiFi router and home network

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Practical Considerations for Deploying 802.11n

Two major issues to consider when planning for 802.11n are power consumption and WLAN architecture. It is important to select an 802.11n solution that operates at full dual-concurrent 3x3 MIMO when using 12.95 Watts. Siemens is the only vendor supporting fully functional 802.11n within the 802af PoE standard.
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Practical Considerations for Deploying 802.11n

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