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Fast internet connection has become a necessity

November 25, 2009 | post a comment | posted in: Internet Connection

In these days, having 24/7 access to a fast internet connection is something that many people cannot afford to live without. Sure, there was a time when most people accessed the internet via phone lines, at speeds of 56 kbps or less. Those times are over. Now, having at least a 256 kbps connection has [...]

Create Ad Hoc Wireless Network Connection

October 23, 2009 | post a comment | posted in: Internet Connection

Do you have two PCs or laptops with Windows Vista loaded into those? Then why not try to set up an ad hoc wireless network between them? It can be a fun exercise, and quite useful, especially if you frequently play games in multiplayer mode and need to exchange files quickly between the two computers. [...]

Who is using your Wireless Internet Connection for free

September 12, 2009 | post a comment | posted in: Internet Connection

Do you use a wireless internet connection at your home? Does it often appear to work slower than it is supposed to? Maybe someone is tapping into your wireless network connection, browsing the internet at your expense and decreasing your internet speed! Hacking into wireless routers is almost as easy as child’s play these days. [...]

What is Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

August 28, 2009 | post a comment | posted in: Internet Connection

ICS or Internet Connection Sharing is an important tool that allows computer users to share one internet connection within a local area network. The internet connection is versatile because all the users can carry out different internet activities simultaneously. As one person checks e-mail, another can be browsing the internet or downloading information. This facility [...]

How DSL Internet Service Works

August 12, 2009 | post a comment | posted in: Internet Connection

When connecting to the Internet, the connection might be via a regular modem, via a connection in the office or LAN (Local Area Network), via a cable modem or a DSL connection also referred to as Digital Subscriber Line. DSL is a connection that is high speed and utilizes similar wires like the normal telephone [...]

Why does Svchost.exe access the Net?

August 6, 2009 | post a comment | posted in: Internet Connection

When you start up your PC running Microsoft Windows operating system, a number of DLL files need to be loaded one after another, to ensure normal functioning of a number of system services. However, DLL files cannot start by themselves and need some process to call and run those. The svchost.exe is a program that [...]

Speed Up Your Internet Connection

May 8, 2009 | 1 comment | posted in: Internet Connection

The major cause of a slow internet connection in most cases is as a result of the Internet Service Provider. Whether this is the case or not, it is possible to optimize the internet connection through port functions with the bandwidth that has been provided. A common problem of slowed internet connection is for the [...]