Five pieces of advice for your social network
This bit of advice may be a bit too late for many of you, but there are still a lot of people that can benefit from this sage advice. I can also offer a way to hopefully minimize the damage you may have inadvertently caused. I will discuss Facebook for this ...
Make Your Own Cat5 Cable
More and more home networks are switching to wireless connections with the proliferation of cheap Wi-Fi hubs and routers, but this doesn’t mean that you should ignore the advantages of a physical Ethernet connection. Despite the strengths and flexibility of wireless Internet, it has been shown that a considerable loss ...
Identifying Cables for Networking
Anyone who is new to computing will no doubt be baffled by the number of cables lying around, stretching from one box to another. Wireless networking might have taken off in a big way around businesses and homes, but there is always a good reason to maintain a physical connection, ...
WiFi data offloading made easy
Ever since wireless companies instituted data caps and started charging expensive data overage fees Wi-Fi offloading has been becoming more popular. People are flocking to their favorite places that offer free Wi-Fi to reduce their 3G and 4G data usage. Most people who are the least bit smartphone savvy already have ...
Dealing with Weak Wi-Fi
So there you are, laptop switched on, USB or Ethernet cable discarded into a box at the back of the sofa as you sit and enjoy wireless Internet, routed through the air to your computer from a shiny new Wi-Fi router. With wireless Internet you can enjoy the pleasures of the ...
Why Distance Affects Internet Speeds
If you’re gearing up for high-speed Internet or you’re already enjoying it, you’re probably already aware that the speed of your connection depends on various elements such as a fast computer, good quality cabling and a modern, efficient router. Additionally, the promises made by your ISP are also very important, ...
