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Your Guide to Hidden Cameras and Other Security Cameras 2007-10-11 08:50:00 By: Chris Robertson
Hidden
cameras have become very popular in recent years with business owners, law enforcement officers and parents. Business owners often use surveillance systems to keep an eye on employees or their store to protect the business from theft or abuse. Hidden cameras are used by the police to catch criminals in the act or to record arrests as they occur. Parents use nanny cams Read more:Guide
, Cameras
Skype Explained 2007-10-11 03:39:00 P2P Telephony Explained — For Geeks Only See also the Skype
Technical FAQ for answer to specific questions. Peer-to-peer (“P2P”) technology was first widely deployed and popularized by file-sharing applications such as Napster and KaZaA. In this context, P2P technology allows users to share, search for and download files. The P2P term has been widely used and just as often abused. Companies both
What is Network Address Translation-NAT 2007-10-09 08:42:00 By: Pambos Charalambous
The IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) and other international bodies had to take measures to conserve IP addresses. Network AddressTranslation
(NAT) was proposed as a temporary measure to alleviate this problem. Other long-term solutions were also proposed, such as the introduction of a new IP version, namely IPv6 with 128-bit addresses.Even if NAT was suggested as a
Basic Subnet Masks 2007-10-05 21:00:00 One aspect of IP addressing that is extremely important to how IP addressing works is the use of subnet masks. An IP address without the appropriate subnet mask is like Laurel without Hardy. The subnet mask for a particular IP address is actually used by the router to resolve which part of the IP address is providing the network address Read more:Basic
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Subnetting IP Addresses 2007-10-05 20:37:00 Basically, subnetting enables you to take a number of LAN's and connect them together into one internetwork. It also provides you with the capability to break a large network into subnets that are connected with routers. Segmenting a large network using routers allows you to maximize the bandwidth of the network because the routers keep
LAN network wiring (RJ45) 2007-10-04 11:05:00 Straight cables are used to connect PCs or other equipment to a HUB or Switch. If your connection is PC to PC or HUB/Switch to HUB/Swich you MUST use a Crossover cable. Read more:network
Network+ / CCNA Certification Exam Tutorial: Port Numbers And Troubleshooting 2007-10-02 23:50:00 By: Chris Bryant
Passing the Network+ and CCNA exams demands that you know quite a few port numbers, but they're important to know when working with real-world networks as well. Before we discuss why, here's a partial list of important port numbers to know for these certification exams:
Ports 20 and 21 are used by File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
Port 22 is used by Secure Shell (SSH).
Port Read more:Tutorial
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Network Troubleshooting Commands 2007-10-02 09:03:00 By: B Bashir
Troubleshooting
computer network is among the most important job descriptions of the network administrators, system administrators, network technicians and the IT consultants. A computer network can have different kinds of problems such as it can be infected with virus and spyware, attacked by hackers, accessed by unauthorized users and may face connectivity failure issues due to Read more:Commands
Web Based Conferencing 2007-10-16 04:21:00 by : Ricky Lim
Web based conferencing in simple terms can be defined as conferencing or discussions via the Internet. It is mainly used for conducting live discussions, meeting or presentations on the Internet. Earlier it was done via text messages on various chat engines, and did not include live discussions, and was known as computer conferencing or Web BasedConferencing
.But today with more
Top Tips To Secure Your Wireless Signal 2007-10-12 06:47:00 By: Lucy Stacey
With recent news reports of offenders being caught obtaining free Internet access by piggybacking someone else's unsecured wireless broadband connection, it’s clear consumers need to take action now to secure their WiFi signal.
Michael Phillips, BroadbandChoices.co.uk product director, explains, “A home wireless network can be incredibly useful and convenient but in a world Read more:Secure
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The Many Problems When You Try To Fix A Wireless Network 2007-10-12 06:46:00 By: P Abbey
When are having a type of problem with your wireless network it quickly becomes very frustrating. When you are looking to fix a wireless network you will need to look into many different things in order to fix the problem.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common problems that many people face.
Common Problem #1: Loose Wires
Many times a loose cat5 wire, or network card is the Read more:Wireless
Social Networking Warning 2007-10-12 06:45:00 By: Frank Cannon
This is a warning to all about social networking, social networking is not policed and is open to abuse by fraudsters and other scum that like to prey on the vulnerable.
Social
networking is great for making friends, for sharing interests and uploading pictures so you can put a picture to people you are communicating online with - but beware their is a more sinister side to
All about SHARED WEB HOSTING 2007-10-11 09:02:00 By: CompareWebhosts
Shared hosting is the concluding solution for the commercial websites
which is being in use by the majority of small online businesses. It is
well versed with security and time-to-time up gradation in the field of
E-Commerce. It is a safety concept to pay for hosting your website to
enhance your business. Generally most of the web hosting companies
associated with shared
Bluetooth, Bluetooth Security and New Year War-nibbling 2007-10-11 09:01:00 By: Todd Friesen
Bluetooth
, Bluetooth Security and New Year War-nibbling.
Konstantin Sapronov
Why Bluetooth? Bluetooth Technology
New technologies are swiftly becoming part of every aspect of human life. It's now impossible to imagine life without devices which a few years ago were only to be seen in sci-fi films.
Bluetooth technology first started being developed by Ericsson in 1994. In 1998
Computer Mice : Their Telephone Origins 2007-10-11 09:00:00 By: maxwell Rubin
Like so many developments that we take for common on our computers the humble mouse had its origins in the innovative work done for more than two decades at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). The PARC mouse had two rollers for horizontal and vertical motion and a single button. The deucedly boxy shape was favored by many of developers at PARC and remarkably has Read more:Computer
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Early Vintage Computer Buses and Their Influence on the Computers You Take for Granted Today 2007-10-11 08:59:00 By: Stoney Mountain
The term “expansion bus “is a frequent term in vintage computer terminology which requires elaboration. Much of the legacy of vintage bus systems are in our current computer systems today.
To begin with the “expansion bus” is a data highway for computer data information to travel on: the bandwidth is in essence the number of lanes. The bigger the bandwidth the more data can Read more:Computer
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Get on the Vintage Computer Bus System 2007-10-11 08:58:00 By: maxwell Rubin
VintageComputer
Add-in cards come in three basic flavors: 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit. These terms refer to the number of data bits the card sends out at one time. Ideally a 16-bit video card sends an image to the monitor in half the time it would take for an 8-bit version. It is important to know what kind of card your vintage computer accepts. The older PCs and XTs usually have Read more:System
How Does A Security System Work? 2007-10-11 08:57:00 By: Gray Rollins -
Protecting your family and your possessions is important to most people. A home security system may minimize the risk of having a burglar enter your home. Studies show that criminals will avoid risky ventures and will generally stay away from homes where there is some type of security device. Most thieves case the neighborhood to determine which homes are easiest to break into Read more:System
Online Lotteries Are the Latest Trend in Online Gaming 2007-10-11 08:56:00 By: Chris Robertson
Since their introduction several decades ago, state lotteries, multi-state lotteries, and national lotteries have brought in trillions of dollars for educational systems and other governmental programs. When prize pools roll over and the winning tickets are potentially worth tens of millions of dollars, they make the news. Co-workers combine their money and buy dozens of Read more:Gaming
The History and Origins of Our PC Computer Keyboards 2007-10-11 08:55:00 By: maxwell Rubin
The keyboard is among the most underappreciated and taken for granted component of the Personal Computer
(PC) that we use everyday.
We are all creatures of habit. We generally use certain keys and not others in certain way.
What are the origins and history of the now current accepted PC computer keyboard?
Interestingly enough the standard keyboard layout did not originate in Read more:Origins
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, Keyboards
VoIP Problems? 2007-10-11 08:54:00 By: FullService Broadband Provider -
Well of course there's VoIP problems, although I think problems is too strong of a word. Instead I would call this VoIP issues. (Just semantics? maybe, read on!)
Some may be old enough to remember making long distance calls where there was static or crackling on the phone line connection. Maybe you remember having to speak LOUDER in order to be heard on the
Wireless Installation Checklist 2007-10-11 08:53:00 By: Lee Asher
Buyer Beware - Ignorance can be a financial waste and a lot of hassals. Before you buy any wireless equipment, you need to be sure about what you're doing. There's nothing worse than having everything there and finding that it doesn't work in your house, or with your computers, or over the distances you need. Here's a handy checklist of the things that you really ought to do before Read more:Wireless
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You Had Me At EVDO 2007-10-11 08:51:00 By: Russell Snapper -
I have been having too much fun, so now is the time to get a little technical. The ironic thing is that today’s more technical comments are about technology that is meant to allow people to have a lot of fun on their mobile phones and waste tons of productive time just watching movies and TV from their phone. We have come full circle. Cell phones originally were developed
Ip Address Conflict: Easy Tip to Deal With It! 2007-10-16 21:05:00 by:Abijah
In a network IP address Conflict
is common and irritating problem. When a layman faces this problem normally they go for finding IP conflict Resolver software or script to solve the problem. But when curious person or network professionals like me face this problem, he/she may want to understand and go deeper taking it as opportunity to learn the case (unless you are in hurry). So, Read more:Address
What Is DSL? 2007-10-25 10:59:00 by: Toh Poh
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. It is a service that makes the use of existing copper telephone wires for delivering data services at extremely fast speed rates. It does not hamper the existing telephone line. You can surf the Internet and talk on the phone, simultaneously.
DSL offers speeds that are around 5 to 25 times higher than a typical 56Kb dial-up connection. It is
Web Conference and Teleconference Tips for Excellence 2007-10-29 04:04:00 By :Sunny Mock
Learning about this subject will help you more in the long run than you may realize, until the time comes when you really need it.
I consume a large part of my work living web conferencing with panel members around the world and many sundown's I conference call with colleague's complex in Internet marketing and other online interest ventures. My chief corporate job is a produce Read more:Excellence
Slow Startup 2007-10-29 04:02:00 By Jeff Blake
I love my computer. I wouldn't trade it for the world. But sometimes it can drive me stark raving nuts -- because it seemingly inexplicably becomes so very slow. Perhaps no more so than at startup. Press the 'on' button for startup, and you may as well leave to do something else... because it's going to take an awfully long while. Sound familiar? The good news for both of us, is it Read more:Startup
Real-time Transport Protocol 2008-01-29 06:27:13 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Real-time Transport Protocol
(or RTP) defines a standardized packet format for delivering audio and video over the Internet. It was developed by the Audio-Video Transport Working Group of the IETF and first published in 1996 as RFC 1889 which was made obsolete in 2003 by RFC 3550. Real time transport protocol can also be used in conjunction with RSVP
The World's Favorite Free Softphone 2008-01-15 07:59:40 CounterPath's X-Lite is the market's leading free SIP based softphone available for download. Combining voice and video calls, Instant Messaging and presence management in an intuitive and familiar interface, X-Lite helps you seamlessly transition from a traditional hard phone environment into the world of Voice over IP. Based on the advanced architecture of eyeBeam 1.5 (CounterPath's retail Read more:World
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