Internet of Things 101
Today, there are probably tens of thousands of different IoT devices that serve many different purposes. And since the IoT technologies are still in their infancy, I can't wait to see what the future will bring!
Of course, this industry segment isn't without its challenges. Improved data security is crucial, for example, and some IoT devices may have been launched too early, causing critical data leaks, and sometimes leading to serious problems.
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A Quick Guide to Wardriving
The heart of every wardriving kit is a portable computer. Most wardrivers use laptops, powering them from their cars. Then, hackers need a wireless card – and most of them use one that's got a connector for an external antenna.
They will also use an external antenna, obviously. For best results, people use omnidirectional antennas that are connected to their laptops using sma cables like these ones, and sometimes even add high power Wi-Fi amplifiers.
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Ethernet Cables for Beginners
Wireless technologies, mainly Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, have replaced Ethernet in many homes and offices. But this doesn't mean that wired networks are going down the drain!
Let me give you a few serious reasons why this won't happen anytime soon. First of all, wired networks are reliable and fast. But probably their most praised feature is the huge range that can be achieved using an Ethernet cable, in comparison with the 50...100 feet range of a typical Wi-Fi network.
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