Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 5

Download Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 5

Since I dealt with Cellular Signal Boosters in the Gear, Gadgets and Software portion of the podcast in Episode 4 I thought, in Episode 5, I'd take a closer look at the means and methods available for boosting a WiFi Signal. As a matter of fact, I cover four or five gear combinations guaranteed to boost any WiFi signal. If you scroll down to the "Quick Links" section you'll find links to everything I talked about in the podcast.

The Tech Tip for Episode 5 revolves around the idea of keeping your laptop, as well as the data contained therein, as safe as it possibly can be in a world fraught with threats and thieves. Again, you can check out the "Quick Links" for relevant and related laptop safety information. I know it seems as though I'm obsessed with laptop safety and security so, I promise, the Tech Tip in Episode 6 will have nothing to do with either subject.

During my Commentary in this Episode I rant about the intelligence, or lack thereof, displayed by our lawmakers in their endless efforts to mandate advances in trucking technology; whether related to emissions or fuel consumption. By the way, if you check out the quick links, I've included a bonus link to an article I don't even mention in the commentary. I don't necessarily agree with everything the article has to say, or the bias from which it's written, but it's a thought-provoking piece, nonetheless.

Quick Links

You probably know that the Trucker Tech podcasts are comprised of three feature sections and you'll find the quick links clustered under their respective headings.

Gear, Gadgets and Software

• SMC2532W-B EliteConnect™ High Power Wireless PC Card
• Radio Labs Ultimate Range Mobile Kit
• Radio Labs Trucker WiFi Antenna Kit
• C. Crane Co. Super USB WiFi Antenna
• C. Crane Co. Wi-Fire Wireless Internet Getter
• Flying J WiFi Extender
• Flying J WiFi Extender Installation Guide (PDF)
• Hawking Technologies WiFi Range Extending Products (I don't mention this company in the podcast but I include the link 'cause this is a great company with great products.)

Tech Tip

• Kensington.com
• Creating Strong Passwords
• Cryptainer LE
• TrueCrypt
• WinGuard Pro 2007
• LoJack for Laptops
• PC PhoneHome
• You Get It Back.com
• Backing Up!

Commentary

• The Overcapacity Crunch
• Congress adopts future truck fuel economy standards
• The fuel on the hill

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