High speed 3G cellular mobile internet in Morocco has expanded rapidly over the past years. In 2010 there are now 3 providers all offering high speed internet on your laptop, notebook or netbook. Read about EVDO and HSPA USB modems marketed by Meditel and INWI  in may 2010.
 

Since a few years Morocco has extended it’s cellular / mobile phone network with 3G high speed internet access. As a visitor, traveler or tourist it’s now possible to connect your laptop, netbook or notebook to 3G internet through a prepay, PAYG contract. Here’s the story about Maroc Telecom Menara 3G prépayé – a internet simcard that works in a Smartphone, iPhone or 3G USB stick.
 

Share 3G internet over WIFI

Nowadays 3G cellular internet connections are usually fast enough to share it among several other users. Specially with flat-fee cellular internet access and unlimited bandwidth it's worth the effort to setup 3G internet sharing. Although world travelers still have to deal with two different 3G protocols - HSPA and EVDO, it seems HSPA, largely used in Europe and Asia, is gaining moment on EVDO.

Laptop battery does not charge

With the growing complexity of laptops, notebooks and netbooks, figuring out why a laptop battery does not charge is not easy. Laptop batteries that suddenly die or notifications like "laptop battery not recognized" trigger valid reasons for suspicion. Even more - simply replacing a laptop battery is an expensive affair and certainly not always the solution. Nowadays there are many components involved in charging a laptop battery. In this story you’ll find a simplified approach to narrowing down a laptop battery problem and possible leads to a solution.

On February 10, 2010, Motorola - worldwide leader in developing and deploying WiMAX networks - announced a new docking station, or cradle, for its WiMAX 200mW USB dongle.The WiMAX docking station improves WIMAX signal reception up to 3dB - offering better WiMAX range.

Fuel cell for laptop, notebook and netbook

Recently commercial fuel cells have reached the European consumer market for installation in Mobile homes, RV's, boats and holiday homes. First generation fuel cells for the European consumer market are battery chargers. A perfect solution to run a laptop on through a laptop power inverter or laptop car charger.  Here’s an impression of a Methanol powered fuel cell – The EFOY 2200 – manufactured by SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG in Germany.
 

MPPT is a recent development in the world of solar power technology. MPPT gets upto 30 % more power from existing solar panels. Although MPPT was first applied in large grid solar power systems, the technology now finds it way into consumer market. Here’s a real example of MPPT in the Machine.
 

Finding WIFI hotspots while traveling is not uncommon. It’s a great way to connect to broadband internet, specially in urban area’s. However getting connected to a WIFI hotspot isn’t always so easy, there can be quite a few hurdles. Here’s an overview of the most common issues.