Moving Business Locations And IT Considerations by John Vizaniaris
Most businesses at some point will move to a new location. Whether it is because they've outgrown their current space or for leasing purposes. It is a very stressful time and the one thing that always gets overlooked is their business network. The assumption is that the computers will get moved... With a new location comes a new Internet provider, new IP addresses, wiring setup and the addition of more computers. ... This is the room where all the networking equipment will be installed. ... A utility room needs to be designated for a central place for all the wiring.

Use Internet Phone Service to make cheap calls worldwide by Doval Preeti
Have you ever heard of an Internet phone? If not, get prepared to change the way you think about long distance phone calls. You can actually use your Internet connection to make cheap telephone calls anywhere in the world. Today we find several Internet phone service providers across the world... In this case, the number is dialed using the keyboard and is routed through the cable modem. ... Before choosing an Internet Service Provider you have to carefully look at his offering and balance it with your needs.

Anti-Virus Software Maintenance Lesson by Michael Russell
Don't learn the hard way like I did. Anti-Virus software is important. If you surf the internet, this software keeps your computer alive. To keep the anti-virus software working effectively it must be updated every couple of days and letting it become out-dated may harm your computer. ... The software wouldn't recognize the cable modem. ... When I signed up again with an internet service provider, my anti-virus software was old. ... AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition scans the type of files you select as they enter your computer.

Virtual Private Network Frequently Asked Questions by Aaron Adams
1. Why do I get disconnected after 4 hours of use? You will get disconnected because of the limited number of ports and the fact that 90% of all users do not need to be connected more than 4 hours, all units have been set to a 4-hour time limit. If you require more time, you should disconnect... This is accomplished by connecting the cable coming out of your DSL/Cable modem, directly into your network card or USB connector. ... Cable/DSL users: If you have a dial-up modem installed on your PC, try to test using a dialup connection.

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... A bus topology consists of nodes linked together in a series with each node connected to a long cable or bus. ... A break anywhere in the cable will usually cause the entire segment to be inoperable until the break is repaired.

Buying a Refurbished Laptop Computer by David Perlmutter
When considering buying a used or even a new laptop, the first thing you need to do is to determine your computing needs. * word processing * e-mail * browsing web pages * moving the laptop from home to work (weight) * gaming * on-line shopping * a database application * personal finance... There are basically two types of Internet access options: broadband (cable modem, DSL, satellite) and lowband (dial-up). ... If you are new to computers and you want to browse the World Wide Web, you will need to obtain the services of an ISP (Internet Service Provider).

A Peek Into the Near Future of Electronics Technology by Terry Mitchell
How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years? 10 years? Actually, they have only been around for about seven years, but it seems like they have been around much longer. Many of us can hardly remember life before DVDs. That can be attributed to how rapidly we can become acclimated to some... This kind of service could prove useful for those who cannot get traditional broadband services like cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), as almost everyone has access to electricity now. ... DVRs/PVRs are becoming so popular that cable and satellite TV providers have begun including them...