* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass recommends using the Google Web Toolkit for those familiar with Java * Help Desk columnist Ron Nutter discusses “jamming” or blocking Wi-Fi signals
* How effective is the Google Web Toolkit?
By Steve Blass
Q: How effective is the Google Web Toolkit for building AJAX applications?
A: I’ve started working with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT) and would recommend it to those familiar with Java. Tools provided by the GWT for building Asynchronous JavaScript + XML (AJAX) Web applications from Java source code are compelling for those comfortable with Java, HTML and JavaScript.
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* Blocking unsecured Wi-Fi signals
By Ron Nutter
Q: There are several local Wi-Fi router signals available to access from our house. I’m concerned that my children have wide open access when using their school laptops. I’ve secured our internal (paid for) access to certain times and sites, encryption, etc. But many neighbors apparently are not aware or have not implemented any security. Is there a way (either via new software or hardware) that I can block or jam the incoming signals?
A: When I wrote about “jamming” or otherwise blocking Wi-Fi signals in your own business or home, I received several e-mails saying that what I wrote was illegal. The Wi-Fi spectrum is unlicensed and he/she with the best signal wins. Having said that, there are several options that you can consider to help keep your children’s computers away from those other networks.
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