DSL Speed Falls Behind Other Options
Consumers want to connect to the Internet at high speeds and not pay a lot extra. DSL speed and cable speed were the original broadband speeds, but now optical fiber and mobile networks are offering higher speeds. When you sign up for a service and are locked in for several years, you want to make [...]
Google Hangouts Replaces Google Talk
If you’ve ever used the web version of Gmail, you know that there is a tiny box in the corner of your screen that can be used to talk in real-time with your contacts. First introduced nearly a decade ago, Google Talk has become an integral part of the Gmail experience … and was unceremoniously [...]
13 Fun Things To Do With a Kindle e-Reader
The Kindle e-Reader is not just for downloading and reading e-books. Various Kindle models are incredibly versatile, with a host of tasks that you can perform in addition to buying and reading e-books from Amazon and other sites that offer books for download. Most of these tasks are completed by using the e-Reader’s ability to [...]
Test Internet Speed to Test Throughput
You may want to test Internet speed from time to time as a subscriber to High Speed Internet services. There are two types of Internet speed tests. The first will let you check to see if you’re receiving the Internet speed that you’re paying for, while the other will tell you, at a glance, how [...]
10 Great Tech Gifts for Men
Whether your father is a full-fledged geek or just likes playing with gadgets we’ve got him covered with these 10 great tech gifts for men. Father’s Day is here and if your father is like mine, then you don’t have a clue what to get for him. Ties are the traditional fail safe gift, but [...]
Simple Steps to Connect iPad to Printer
Since Apple introduced their iOS4 there has been a handy feature called AirPrint. This program lets you directly connect iPad to printer and print straight from your iPad, as long as the printer is compatible with the AirPrint technology. The program will also let you use your iPad’s Wi-Fi connection to access available printers through [...]
Vonage Phone: A Low Cost Option
Anyone looking for a low-cost option to replace their landline phone needs to take a look at Vonage Phone. A reputable company, Vonage provides an inexpensive voice over IP (VoIP) service that operates over a home’s broadband Internet connection. The company offers a wide range of plans that include local calls, domestic and international long [...]
11 Best Google Chrome Apps
Google Chrome is a leading web browser, and, what’s more, the browser houses a large app ecosystem with programs that rival desktop software. However, finding useful, fun Google Chrome apps is difficult for the uninitiated. To start you off, the following is a list of Google Chrome apps curated for their usefulness, fun factor, and [...]
How to Connect iPad to the Internet
This article will show you the basic steps to connect iPad to the Internet through Wi-Fi and 3G networks. Connecting to the Internet with your iPad is important, after all if you can’t connect to the Internet with it, then you might as well be carrying around a typewriter or a video player. If you [...]
Linksys Wireless Router Setup Made Easy
You can complete a Linksys wireless router setup by following the step-by-step setup wizard, but you have to know what selections to make to complete the wizard successfully. Linksys routers, manufactured by Cisco, are a very popular make of router and in widespread use. Cisco offers several models but the basic user interface is the [...]
How Do I Connect iPhone to WiFi?
Though your iPhone is always connected to the Internet via your cellular connection, you may occasionally want to use local WiFi for things like downloading big files, saving data (and avoiding overages) or if you want to reduce drain on your battery. No matter your reason, connecting your iPhone to a local wireless network is [...]
