Goodbye Connexion, hello ASiQ

While Boeing's Connexion service has been slated for termination, it looks as though a less expensive alternative is waiting in the wings. [ASiQ looking to fill the Connexion void...via Engadget]

Solutions from PC Magazine: The Wireless Snare

The Wireless Snare
Another article from PC Magazine, this one deals with wireless security while away from home. An excellent read.

The Well Connected Traveler

The Well Connected Traveler
A great article with information and reviews of gear for traveling with technology, from PC Magazine

Enhance your online safety when using public internet access

This article from PC Magazine's ExtremeTech site points to a free solution for creating a personal VPN. If you keep your home PC locked-down and free from virii, trojans and other malware, you'll be a lot more secure than using the default connection to the net. The article points to, and contains instructions for using software from Hamachi.

How Much Should Hotel Web Access Cost?

Here's an article from Slate.com that explores why some hotels offer free internet access while other charge varying fees.

Airport Seeks Ban on Free Airline Wi-Fi

Airport Seeks Ban on Free Airline Wi-Fi - From PCMag.com - Just follow the money.

Text-Messaging Resources

PC Magazine has an interesting round-up of Text-Messaging (SMS) services. Synfonic is new to me, but their SMS Wi-Fi finder service looks promising.