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Is Wibree going to rival Bluetooth?

Nokia announced a new short-range wireless technology, Wibree, in October 2006. More »


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How Bluetooth Works

What do you do when you need your computer to "talk" to your cell phone? Bluetooth allows any sort of electronic equipment to connect without wires, cables or any direct action from you.

How DSL Works

When you connect to the Internet, you might connect through a regular modem, a local-area network connection, a cable modem or a digital subscriber line (DSL) connection. DSL is a very high-speed connection that uses the same wires as a regular telephone line.

How WiFi Phones Work

Explore WiFi phones and their abilities, as well as the pros and cons of using them. We'll start with a quick review of VoIP and WiFi.

Is Wibree going to rival Bluetooth?

Nokia announced a new short-range wireless technology, Wibree, in October 2006.


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