Wireless Connectivity at Greater Distances
From TRENDnet comes the TEW-445UB 108Mbps High Power Wireless USB 2.0 adapter. The adapter includes an extended cable connected to a high-powered, detachable antenna base that can be easily installed and positioned to provide ideal connectivity for any PC. The adapter supports high output power up to 23dBM for network coverage with less interference at extended ranges. Users can easily connect to a variety of home, business, and 802.11 b/g hotspot locations. Also, with deadspot eliminating Atheros eXtended Range (XR) Technology, users can place computers in previously out of range locations such as back office rooms or even outdoor areas.
Supporting advanced power management the adapter’s detachable antenna can be replaced with a higher gain antenna for an even further wireless reach if necessary. The adapter comes with Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service, which enables users to stream video and make VoIP calls with clarity, and prioritize traffic based on their needs. For secure wireless networking, the adapter features WPA/WPA2 and advanced WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption. The TEW-445UB retails at $72.00.
Online Business Directory for the UK
Launching in the UK with almost a million listings, HotFrog UK is the 15th site to come online in the last year from Catch and the HotFrog team. The site www.hotfroguk.co.uk only lists businesses operating in the UK. Hot Frog has other local versions in countries such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy and India. Global locations can be seen at www.hotfrog.com.
Anyone can list on HotFrog for free and add as much text to their listing as they want to describe their company and product. Businesses can also add their latest news and information about their products to their listing. HotFrog, a Web 2.0 product, also allows listees to categorize their business themselves using their own terms, rather than to have to fit their company into an existing category structure.
Battery Charges in USB Port
According to Moixa Energy, the USBCELL will be arriving in the Middle East soon. The USBCELL is a rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery that can charge from any USB port. Simply pop open the battery lid to reveal a built in connector and charger, and plug it into any powered USB port to charge the battery.
USBCELL can be used exactly like a normal battery and can be re-used and recharged hundreds of times. Top-Up charging for just a few minutes provides extra hours of instant use for most input devices such as a wireless mouse or keyboard. Currently available in the AA format, the USBCELL will shortly comprise a full range of standard formats, phone and camera batteries. Two AA USBCELLs retail for $19.95. For more information click to www.usbcell.com.
Animators and Artists Share Online
MyToons.com is a new destination for sharing, viewing, discussing and enjoying everything animated. Targeted toward seasoned professional animators and fans alike, MyToons.com allows members to upload and share their artistic creations and animated favorites with the entire world, for free.
The site features the highest quality player on the Internet. Tools at the site enable easy embedding of animations on personal blogs or other sites like MySpace.com — in three different sizes. Plus, members can create a personalized MyToons.com home page with fully customizable templates.
