Created by Ericsson, provider of telecommunications equipment,
in 1994, Bluetooth has become the industry standard for short-
range wireless connectivity. Today, Bluetooth technology can be
found in a vast array of devices including computers, mobile
phones, tablets, music players, game consoles and even medical
sensors and home appliances. Over time, the Bluetooth standard
has evolved in order to provide faster data transfer, simpler
pairing, enhanced encryption, reduced costs and greater battery
life. Many desktop and laptop computers (including all Apple®
Mac® computers) come with Bluetooth capabilities out of the box,
in which case no external receiver is needed. PCs that don’t
have embedded Bluetooth can use a simple USB adapter to enable
it to communicate with Bluetooth devices like keyboards and
mice. Either way, Bluetooth technology provides a fast, reliable
connection from up to 30 feet away.