WiFi operates in unregulated portions of the radio spectrum. These frequencies are shared with things like microwave ovens, cordless phones, garage door openers and an increasing plethora of other ...

Emerging standards and products aim to remedy the problem. Rachel Metz opened her Apple iBook in June to take some notes at a middle school she was visiting in Palo Alto, the heart of Silicon Valley.

WiFi, the popular wireless connection, often heralded as a modern marvel, also brings its fair share of woes. It's an indispensable part of our digital lives, but the frustration it can cause when you ...