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Powerline computer networking is an easy to install yet flexible method of adding a wired computer network to your home. Powerline networks are less well known than standard wired Ethernet networks and wifi wireless networks but can be quite useful in a home environment. A Powerline network uses a home’s internal power lines to transfer [...]
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Ever wish your laptop could wirelessly connect to the Internet from anywhere that your cell phone can connect? And that you could do it without having to install software, attach hardware or cables, or configure any special devices on your computer? What if you could have a small portable wireless hot spot that allows multiple [...]
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There are a number of elements that make up computer security including antivirus, spyware, and spam protection. Another part of computer security basics is the computer firewall. This form of protection can be implemented as both a hardware firewall and a software firewall. Both are a valuable defense against the multitude of online threats. Many [...]
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Trying to keep up with the ebb and flow of technology products is quite a challenge. Cutting through the hype and the marketing fluff adds complexity. Finding quality product information online from real people (not magazines or journals or manufacturers) can help simplify the process of separating out the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
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Question: I have a wireless network installed in my home but have found several places where I receive poor reception or lose my network connection completely. What factors will affect my wireless network signal the most?
Answer: The most important item to keep in mind about wireless or Wi-Fi networks is that they are really [...]
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Question: I have a small office with several computers, a shared Internet connection and a bunch of other stuff. I don’t really know what I have but I’d like some type of clear, written documentation of the equipment and its settings. Can you help me with this?
Answer: Yes, Home Technology Solutions of Marin provides a [...]
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