Computer Tips for Travelers

by Jim Guld, www.GeeksOnTour.com:
“…any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clarke
Connecting a Single Computer
For the RV traveler, Internet connectivity is a lifeline.  Connecting even a single computer to the Internet can be a daunting experience.  Everything needs to be configured properly for it to work.
There are three ways for RV travelers to [...]

by Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour: We spent the past week in Essex Junction Vermont at the FMCA Northeast Area Rally (NEAR.)  To our surprise and delight, there was Wi-Fi available right at our parking spot.  We could tell it came from the fairgrounds since it was named, “CVFairmn1.”  We were at the Champlain [...]

This is a topic that has received a LOT of coverage. If you look on the ‘Articles’ page of our website, you’ll see a listing of 23 articles about Wi-Fi and at least 7 of them discuss what you can do to make it work better. There are lots of factors in Wi-Fi, and you [...]

The equipment you use to connect to a WiFi hotspot is VERY important.
Believe it or not, your equipment – computer / adapter / operating system / drivers – is just as important as the hotspot’s equipment in making the Internet connection work. It’s a two-way radio. The hotspot’s Access Points, antennas, and amplifiers are one [...]

During the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) Convention in Redmond 8/16 – 8/19/2004, Coach Connect installed and maintained a free Wi-Fi hotspot (wireless network.) It was located in the information center and we staffed the Computer Help Desk. We estimate that at least 500 people made use of the Wi-Fi hotspot and about 20% of [...]