Archive | July, 2009
D-Link Router Setup

D-Link Router Setup

Installing Your New D-Link Router Before you begin any installation project, always make sure you have all of the parts that are supposed to be in the box. Normally, you will have the router, an installation disk, an Ethernet cable and a power adapter for the router. If anything is missing, be sure to return [...]

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iPhone Holder by Joby

iPhone Holder by Joby

This Gorillamobile device made by Joby was specifically designed to hold smaller gear, such as a camera or phone and is a great way to keep your iPhone off the desk where it can get scratched or easily knocked off. While it may resemble something out of a scary H.G Wells book, the Joby can twist and bend [...]

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WiFi Booster

WiFi Booster

These WiFi booster tips will help you get the most out of your WiFi signal. Having a low Wifi signal strength in your home or business is frustrating. This is especially true if your router or access point is in the same room with you. If you have a sprawling location, running wires may be impossible. The [...]

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Internet Browser Comparison

You have a lot of choices when it comes to how you browse the Internet. There are five major web browsers and a couple of not so popular ones. Speed and security are the hallmark of a good Internet browser. A browser lets you search and view information on the World Wide Web. How can [...]

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Dell Diagnostic Lights

Dell Diagnostic Lights

Your Dell might have diagnostic lights labeled A B C D on the rear that can help you diagnose problems with your Dell machine. Not all models will have these, but if your computer does, you can reference these and quickly repair a problem that might have taken you days to figure out. If your [...]

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Make Network Cables

Make Network Cables

You can quickly make network cables to wire your home or office. While wireless is fine, it can be less secure and less reliable than a straight-up wired network. Depending on your needs and location of your servers and workstations, wired is the way to go in most circumstances. To make this affordable, you should [...]

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Your Hotspot Is In Your Pants With MiFi

Your Hotspot Is In Your Pants With MiFi

On the scale of cool, the needle on the Verizon MiFi is right between Awesome and Wicked. The MiFi is a credit-card-sized Wireless Access Point you can slip in your pocket. It provides wireless access for up to five nearby devices–so anywhere you go, you take your own personal wireless network with you at 3G [...]

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Windows Will Not Start

If your Windows computer will not start, there are several things you can do to help diagnose the problem. You first need to take notice of  any beeps or error messages the computer is giving you. Sometimes it will show a blank screen or just a flashing cursor, but even those are clues and can [...]

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