Free Online Multiplayer Games by Thomas Morva
Along with role-playing games, multi-player games are becoming one of the most popular types of games. This type of game allows the players to play or compete with the computer or with other players. To be able to compete with the computer, you just have to click on the options provided in the... However, as has been mentioned, the difference is that to play the game with other users, a network connection is necessary. ... On the other hand, to be able to play with other players, you will need to go online so that you can enter a network of people playing the same game.

Security Risks and Ways to Decrease Vulnerabilities in a 802.11b Wireless Environment by Richard Johnson
Introduction This document explains topics relating to wireless networks. The main topics discussed include, what type of vulnerabilities exist today in 802.11 networks and ways that you can help prevent these vulnerabilities from happening. Wireless networks have not been around for many years. ... Network intrusion detection mode is the most complex and configurable configuration, allowing Snort to analyze network traffic for matches against a user defined rule set and perform several actions based upon what it sees.” http://www.snort.org/docs/writing_rules/chap1.html#tth_chAp1...

Ten Steps To Speed Up Your Windows XP Startup by Mike Manchuk
Microsoft for every generation of their OS has strived to provide a faster startup for the masses. Windows 2000 might be the exception to the rule but every other OS a faster startup has been listed as a feature. In this tutorial we will show you how to speed up your already faster startup in... In your Network Connections right-click on a Local area connection and select properties. ... Its best to restart your computer after disabling a couple of services at a time so if something undesired happens to your computer you know what disabled service needs to be re-enabled.

Top Tips To Secure Your Online PC by Agnivo Roy
Most of us use a PC these days, but how many of us are really serious about securing it? Well, not most of us! They just need to get their job done sitting on the PC and hence look no further. But they do find themselves in great trouble when the PC crashes, files are corrupted, login... Use a Firewall To protect your PC with network/internet connection from the prying eyes of hackers and abusers, it's a necessity to install a Firewall software. ... The Antivirus stays active in the system memory and monitors your file transfers, network/internet connections, and programs for suspicious...

Virtual Private Network and ISP Connection by Aaron Adams
VPN Broadband Access (Cable and DSL) What Is Broadband? Broadband technologies provide high-speed access to the Internet. These technologies are an alternative to dial-up methods that use a traditional analog modem. The major broadband technologies are: Cable Modem Service Digital... Cable Modem Requires a cable connection. ... DSL is an "always on" direct connection to the Internet usually made through a router, bridge, or DSL modem. ... DSL Requires a telephone line connection. ... And broadband might particularly benefit you if: You need to be connected to the network...

Windows Vista – An Overview by Lucy Bartlett
After a gap of nearly 5 years, Microsoft released the latest version of Windows which is named as Vista. With a name change from Longhorn to Vista, the stable version of Windows is expected to be released during November 2006. The beta version of this software is already available as a free... If you have a lot of patience or a very high speed internet connection then you can download Vista which is nearly 2.5 GB in size. ... If you want to try Vista on your desktop computer then your system should have a processor which should be at least 800MHZ speed, 512 MB RAM and have the latest...

Microsoft Update - 5 Reasons to Update Service Pack 2 by Jason Kohrs
Microsoft released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for the Windows XP operating system back in August (2004), representing significant improvements in many areas, especially system security. For those people that are still unsure whether they should update to it, the following five reasons may help make... The “Wireless Network Setup Wizard” will lead a user of any expertise through the installation process, and the “Microsoft Broadband Network Utility” will help them monitor and maintain the network just as easily.

10 Reasons Why I'm Glad I Switched from PCs to Macs by Mike Wendland
Four years ago, I used to be known as "PC Mike." That's because on TV and in newspapers, I wrote primarily about personal computers running the Windows operating system. Then, prodded by reader e-maii, I decided to try a Macintosh computer for a review. ... And it backs it all up on my .Mac account, meaning I can access it from any computer with a Net connection. ... #7 Total freedom - Airport Express lets me set up a wi-fi network anywhere I want in seconds and it extends my wireless network at home as I need it.

Internet Security Basics 101 by Niall Roche
The explosive growth of the Internet has meant that thousands of people are today experiencing the joys of being online for the first time. With growth there always comes pain. Be it your growing pains as a child or the growth and development of this part of our culture called the Internet. ... Their sole intent is to cause chaos and/or harm to your computer system and millions of other computer systems all over the world. ... Antivirus software can only protect your computer from viruses trying to infect it via email, CD-Rom, floppy disk, Word documents or other types of computer files.

5 Reasons for Buying Refurbished Laptops by M Johnson
As technology advances what happens to the laptop computers that are left in the dust. Thrown to the way side less than a year later because the owner needed the latest updated computer machine. Instead of filling the land fills with used notebook computers a technology exists that can bring... It's like having your desktop computer with you at all times. ... Computer technology moves so fast that by the time a new laptop is paid for there is already a new and improved model. ... 3) Internet Connection: You can connect to your family, friends, co-workers, business clients and more with...