Anti-Spy Window Film To Reduce Electronic Eavesdropping

In the last 5 years there has been a significant increase in the popularity of wireless (Wi-Fi) networks. People can now access the Internet in the most unlikely of places: in bars, on the street or even in public parks. This increase in Wi-Fi usage has also been seen in many businesses, where employees regularly access the Internet away from their desks. But whilst the rise in popularity of wireless networks has brought with it many advantages, they continue to pose a number of significant security risks.

Additionally, with the widespread use of mobile phones, the airwaves are becoming increasingly congested. More powerful frequencies are being used and problems caused by E.M.I (Electro-Magnetic Interference) are becoming all the more prevalent.

Due to negligence and naivety, many users of Wi-Fi fail to adequately encrypt their networks. As a consequence, security breaches are very common as hackers can easily identify an insecure target and then exploit its weakness. And although some security breaches may be relatively minor (i.e. an outsider using the wireless Internet connection to browse the Web), some breaches may be severe, leading to credit card fraud or even corporate espionage!

The popularity of War Driving - a term for locating vulnerable wireless hotspots whilst driving a vehicle and using laptops - only exacerbates the situation. But the problem is not limited to wireless Internet access. As more people turn to mobile communication devices, we see an increasing number of Bluetooth intrusions, particularly by hackers and scammers, wishing to prey on insecure mobile phones. The fact is: if a device omits a signal to carry data to another location, those with sufficient knowledge can potentially target it.

Although Wi-Fi signals have the ability to transmit through walls, the greatest amount of leakage occurs through windows. In buildings with a significant amount of glass, this leakage can be quite considerable, with modern developments often containing a great deal of glass over 70% in some cases. This obviously increases the likelihood of a wireless security breach, but ultimately the level of shielding is dependent on the building structure itself.

However, a development in the form of reflective Window Film can reduce leakage and help avert eavesdropping from potential hackers. It can also reduce the signal signature, helping networks to hide more effectively from scanners. If it is more difficult for a hacker to locate your wireless network, it will be much harder for him or her to compromise your security.

Whilst it is difficult to completely contain a wireless signal, the application of Window Film can assist in reducing the external threat. A less conspicuous signal equates to a lower security risk. And since transparent window film also allows light to pass through naturally, passers by will be non the wiser. This can have tremendous benefits especially if the user handles sensitive information or operates a number of different signal devices.

Anti-Spy Window Film comprises aluminum and titanium sputter coated polyester in several layers, including a scratch resistant protective coating. When tested in accordance with ASTM D 4935, the Standard Test Method for Measuring the Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness of Planar Materials, these films attain a 90-99% effectiveness score. It is important to remember that performance levels are severely affected by edge gaps and so the best figures are achieved by combining the film installation with a metal secondary frame to cover these areas. This will ensure that signal leakage is kept to an absolute minimum.

In summary, if your business premises contain a large amount of glass (and if you regularly use wireless devices), it may prove worthwhile to invest in Window Film. With a wide range of Window Films available, including those for safety, security, privacy and solar control, a solution can be found to even the most challenging of problems.

Visit Lustalux Window Film, the clear choice for commercial window solutions. Lustalux provide a whole range of Window Films, including those for safety, security, privacy and solar control.

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Painting Hardwood Floors the Easy Way

Painting a hardwood floor can cover up any marks if the floor is damaged and make it last longer. It can also end up looking better than a laminated floor or tiled floor. Using a thick, brightly colored paint is a good idea, one that will cover the original grain in the wood. You need to use a lot of urethane at least three coats. This increases the durability of the floor and makes it shiny. The paint itself is not resilient to a lot of foot traffic but the wood beneath it is. If you do not use urethane or you do not use enough, the floor can lose its luster and look dull and neglected. The urethane also protects the hardwood floor from contaminants such as water and dust.

If you are going to paint your hardwood floor, the first thing to do is to make sure it is clean and dry. Make sure there are no hairs, dust or other particles on it. Sweep or wash the floor well. If there are seams, dents or large holes in the floor, you might need to fill these with plastic wood type fillers before starting any painting. You can get plastic wood type fillers in hardware stores or home renovation shops. If you mix them with water, the result is a hard, heavy surface.

The next thing to do is to prime the floor before painting it. The function of these sealers is partly to hide the wood grain that might show through the paint. If there is already urethane or a varnish finish on the wood, you should sand it well before applying primer. If you get stuck, you can ask for help in the hardware store or get a list of all the compatible primers which would work with specific coat paint products. A lot of manufacturers have these lists available already in the stores so you can check what is compatible with what before making a purchase.

For floor painting, oil paints seem to work best usually because the oil resins adhere well to the hardwood. With water-based paints, this is not always the case. Oil paints also harden and dry quicker so your floor can be ready sooner. When the paint is dry, you can add patterns or designs in the form of stencils or something from your imagination. You can make the floor look exactly as you want.

Rob Buenaventura has worked in the home improvement industry for several years. Learn more about hardwood floor refinishing, cleaning hardwood floors and other home remodeling ideas at HomeImprovementTouch.com

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Lighter Materials for Trucks

One of the reasons that trucks are so expensive is the cost of materials. Consider the increased cost of steal, aluminum or stainless. We have closed down most of the mines in our nation now. Let's talk a little bit about the Flow of Raw Materials for a moment to help get a better perspective on this subject.

Our Online Think Tank T-5 Group (The Truck Think Tank Team) realized after considering the importance of the availability of materials that some future predictions of the trucking industry and the trucks themselves would have serious challenges in attaining the quantities of materials needed to fulfill such destinies. So here are some background thoughts before we get into the new materials that will truly revolutionize the industry in 5-10 years.

Will We Learn Anything From Our Past?

This is a formidable question and one that is not easily answered. The unfortunate answer is probably not. Instead we import raw materials, increasing costs of the finished product and much of the steel we get from Japan is not of the same quality of that which we can produce in the United States where our Iron Ore mines are sometimes well over 80%.

Additionally these materials are very close to the manufacturing facilities not half way around the world. The transportation cost is a huge factor. One of the reasons our T-5 Group asked the question; "Will we learn from our past?" This is because the next new space age material in-line to be of supreme value is Carbon Nano-Tubes. And already people are screaming about the environmental risks and asking how on Earth can you make something so small and control it in the manufacturing process.

These same folks are screaming for laws to be made before the manufacturing processes ever get off the drawing board. The problem is that by holding back such a technology in light-weight materials that can revolutionize nearly all industries in the United States especially the transportation manufacturing sector and transportation industry is the over burdensome regulations

And consider that they are developing rules and regulations before we can even say for sure how these materials will be made. We may as well hand yet another raw material industry over to foreign competition and admitting to a future economic and continued trade deficit for no reason. The T-5 Group is concerned, as lawyers, regulators and consumer groups are already lining up to prevent the marathon runners from starting.

If this hurdle can be overcome and we can get Carbon Nano-Tube Construction going immediately, we can save fuel, break our addiction to Middle Eastern foreign oil, improve safety in the tucking industry and add efficiencies that have never been experienced before on this scale. But we must act strategically and quickly.

L. Winslow is a Materials, Transportation and Economic Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entrepreneur. Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up.

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