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Alereon Inc. has released a full range of high performance worldwide reference designs for Wireless USB applications. The reference designs include the Worldwide PCIe Half-MiniCard and Worldwide PCIe ExpressCard/34 reference designs for host laptops and the Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter reference design for device solutions. Leveraging on Alereon’s first generation products, which were certified by the USB-IF, the new reference designs are compliant with both the WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB specifications along with the Windows Premium Logo Program utilizing the Windows Host Controller Interface (WHCI).
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Buffalo Inc. announced the launch of its’ LinkStation Quad, which provides large, secure and remotely accessible storage. The new LinkStation Quad allows consumers to share multimedia files and other digital assets securely from any computer on their home network. All with the peace of mind as this storage box is empowered by RAID technology. LinkStation Quad comes with a massive storage of 1TB, 2 TB and 4 TB offering the same great features and protection that Buffalo’s award-winning NAS devices are known for.
On TechRepublic, Bill Detwiler mentioned that network security is only as good as its weakest link, which is often a user’s home office Wi-Fi network. According to him, IT managers must examine their exposure to unsecured Wi-Fi networks and take steps to mitigate any risks, such as helping users protect their networks, implementing a good remote access policy, and addressing any compliance issues.
D-Link Systems Inc. has become the first manufacturer to produce Green home network Wi-Fi routers capable of saving power by up to 40%. D-Link is expanding its Green Initiative by adding eco-friendly features to its award-winning Xtreme N(TM) line of Wi-Fi Internet routers to decrease energy costs by reducing power consumption without sacrificing performance. Steven Joe, president and CEO of D-Link Systems said
On nwfdailynews.com, Ken Sheinkopf comments on how working from home has an adverse impact on utility bills. Ken suggests that since you would be spending more time at home, you need to make sure that insulation is adequate at your home and efficient CFL bulbs are used so as to control your power expenses. In addition, Ken says you can consider buying energy-efficient office equipment, such as computers, copiers and fax machines.
While it might sometimes seem difficult to figure out what piece of home office technology you should buy, there is oftentimes an even peskier problem - what do do with the old technology?