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Wireless technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives. Think about the ways that mobile communications, mobile computing, and mobile entertainment affect the way we live, the way we work, and the way we play. Underlying all that mobility is the 19th century technology of radio transmission, paired with 20th century circuit boards and 21st century ideas about how technology can serve us.
This post we will describe how wireless can help you live, work, and play better. This post also provide practical guidance to setting up some recommended devices and equipment.
You should at least understand the basics, so begin with an overview of wireless technology in general. What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n? And where do Wi-Fi and Bluetooth fit into all this? You will get all the answer for these questions and more in Cut The Cord later. This post also talk about practical ways to prepare your wireless home networking for all the demands PCs, TVs, and peripherals will place on it.
The benefits of wireless cameras might not be so obvious. For years now, cameras have been pretty portable, but digital cameras have never really been free from physical ties to a PC. How much easier would it be to send your pictures to a hard drive or printer without having to deal with yet another USB port or docking cradle?
Media Extenders act as conduits to push audio, video, pictures, and other content from your computer to televisions, stereos, and other traditional entertainment devices. Common examples are Media Center PCs and Microsoft Xbox 360. Later, you will learn how each takes advantage of wireless technologies to help spread multimedia around your house without running wires through the walls.
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