By Lynn Quiring

The hot new craze in Internet access is Wi-Fi and its soon-to- be big brother Wi-Max. Wi-Fi is a wireless connection that allows users to access the Internet without the computer being connected to a cable. And yes, it’s very convenient. Imagine walking from the sofa to the bedroom with your laptop and never loosing your connection. Imagine the freedom and flexibility afforded schools and office workers. No more ugly bothersome cables to tie you down. You’re free to roam the Internet with your fingers while roaming your home, school or office with your feet. Freedom to move and freedom to surf. Perfect for the individual who is on the go and up to date with the latest technology. You can even have free Internet access at your local coffee shop. Same for airports.

What a great idea. Or is it?

What exactly is Wi-Fi? Read more…

If you’re concerned about fitness for children, it couldn’t come as a surprise that computers and televisions affect children’s fitness levels.  Several studies have pointed to that already.  But this new study from the New South Wales Centre for Overweight and Obesity is a little different.

The difference in this study is that the researchers included ALL screen time as well as general sedentary time.  They included text messaging, reading, homework and even sedentary hobbies in their results.  Most previous studies only included playing computer games and watching TV.

They found that Read more…