Cisco CCNA Exam Tutorial: Troubleshooting Directly Connected Serial Interfaces by Chris Bryant
CCNA exam success depends largely on noticing the details, and this is especially true of configurations involving directly connected serial interfaces. And of course, it's not enough to notice these details - you've got to know what to do about them! ... If this were your CCNA / CCNP home lab, you could just go over and look at the DTE/DCE cable to see which router had the DCE end of the cable attached. ... How can we tell which router has the DCE end of the cable attached? ... (There's a lot more output that this with this command, but it's unimportant for our purposes.) The router with...

Proven Results That Allow You To Easily Network Windows 98 and Windows XP by Mickey Lieberman
Do you have multiple computers with Windows 98 and Windows XP? Have you ever wanted the ability to copy files or programs back and forth from one pc to the other? Now you can easily network Windows 98 and Windows XP computers while sharing a router and cable modem. ... No more wasted CD's or DVD's No special software to buy Requirements: PC with Windows 98 PC with Windows XP Router Cable Modem Ethernet cables (3) This discovery, breakthrough, accomplishment or whatever you wish to call it, has taken a lot of time to develop and refine.

How to Backup Windows XP Home Edition by Stephen Bucaro
Your computer cost you from hundreds to thousands of dollars, but the computer itself is not the most valuable part. The data on the hard disk is the most valuable part. How many hours of work did you put into creating that data? One little event, like a power line spike from a lightning strike,... Most modern computers use "Cable Select", so you can set both jumpers to the "Cable Select" position. ... When using this backup method, it's important to be careful not to break any pins when you are removing and installing the data cable of the hard drive.

Wireless Access Points: Power over Ethernet by Eric Meyer
PoE gives you the freedom of installing wireless access points anywhere a ethernet cable will go. Before power over Ethernet was available a wireless access point always had to be near a power outlet to give it power. This meant more money and usually bad placement. ... PoE uses the two unused wireless in a Ethernet cable to run the power. ... Gigabit Ethernet uses all the wires in an Ethernet cable thus PoE is not available for Gigabit Ethernet. ... If you are using a Fat access point which is located near a common power outlet or easily in reach of employees all it takes is a paper clip...

Who Knew - New Modern Technology - Cable Technology Turns thoughts into Actions! by Nancy Woodward
Brown University has developed a computer system that allows a paralyzed person to use thoughts to become actions. A cable is plugged into electrodes in Matthew Nagle’s head. This allows him to image movements which then occur. He has moved a computer cursor, opened email and turned on a... A cable plugs into the skull for the final connection to the patient. ... Brown University is hoping to create a wireless implant device. ... At this point, the patient is in a cart loaded with electronics. ... The current implant sense brainwave patterns when the patient thinks simple commands.

Cleaning Your Computer by Don Timberlake
1st unplug the computer from power (wall outlet). Also you may want to use a label maker or color coder to identify where each cable goes for future reference and it would be best to set the unit on a table to be comfortable while cleaning your computer Note: When inside the computer take the... Use lint free towel moistened with water or alcohol prefer alcohol for fast drying, wipe down where ever you see dust, clean all vents to assure proper ventilation and to keep your computer from overheating, continue wiping down the inside of your CD-ROM, CD-RW, Hard Drives and allow alcohol to...

A Technician's Toolkit: What's in the Bag by Alex Smith
If you fix computers regularly (or you're the type that often fixes computers for friends and family), you've likely developed a collection of software and tools to help you fix things more efficiently. Since I ocasionally play technician myself, I thought I'd share with you some tools that make... Here's a sampling of what you'll find in my kit: > Two boot CDs with diagnostics programs > Linux live CDs including Ubuntu and Knoppix > three versions of Microsoft Office (including 2003) > Windows 95, 98SE, 2000, XP Home and Pro (plus a special corporate licensed version) > Applicable...

Iggy Discovers USB Networking by Iggy Quazi
My new laptop is fantastic, with it's nice new squeaky-clean operating system it runs like a dream. But it wasn't long before I had to face the technical challenge of getting all my old data from my old desktop computer (which was bursting at the seams with data!) onto my new laptop. ... This is when I came across a very handy cable called a USB Data Link Cable. ... Apparently I can just plug one end into the USB port on my old PC and the other end into the USB port on my new laptop and then as if by magic, I should have a USB Network between both computers.

A List of Essential Tools You Should Have When Working on a PC by Gary Hendricks
So here's a short list of essential tools you need to have when working on a PC. Remember to bring them along - you will most certainly have an easier time when working on that PC of yours. A computer tool kit for PC maintenance Philips Screwdriver Gosh, this is the most important tool for... Cable Ties If you're like me, you'll hate the sight of untidy cables. ... Here's where the humble cable tie (also known as zip ties) came in really handy. ... Windows Installation CD and Boot Disk Many people forget that the original Windows installation CD and its accompanying boot disk is a...

Protect Your Computer From Adware & Spyware by George Williams
Are you annoying of adware and spyware every time you open any websites? They have now reached epidemic proportions. They are every where in the cyber world. Here are four methods to remove or simply avoid adware and spyware without spending a dime on the latest "anti-virus" software. ... If you have Cable broadband ISP you will need a Cable Router. ... If you have a DSL or broadband cable connection your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may have given you a DSL/Cable router with a firewall built in.