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Listed below are articles on topics related to High Speed Internet Access, such as getting a better connection, optimizing computers for faster speeds, comparing services, etc.

 

Satellite Internet Topics

One of the only options available for many Americans, satellite Internet access reaches speeds comparable to basic DSL connections.

 

Wireless Internet Topics

The technology that has the most potential to close the digital divide, both in America and all over the world, is wireless Internet.

  • How To Setup A Wireless Home Network - Follow our step-by-step guide to setting up a Wireless LAN in your home or small office . . .
  • WiFi Signal Booster - An overview of the main types of WiFi signal boosters and how they can extend the range and strength of your network . . .
  • Wireless Network Security - Simple steps for securing a wireless LAN . . .
  • What Is WiFi? - Explains what Wi-Fi is, how fast it's download speeds are, the range and use of Wi-Fi hotspots, and the different Wi-Fi protocols . . .
  • What Is EVDO? - Overview of EVDO technology, which current provides mobile broadband Internet access for both Verizon and Sprint . . .
  • What Is WiMax? - Learn more about the new 4G high speed wireless technology that will soon be replacing WiFi, and maybe DSL and cable . . .
 

Dialup Internet Topics

Although DSL and Cable have become the dominant forms of Internet service in the U.S., dialup access remains popular among casual users.

 

Ways To Test & Speed Up Your Internet

  • Internet Boosters - A list of free shareware that can be used to tweak your TCP/IP settings and speed up your Internet connection . . .
  • How Fast Is My Internet? - Ways to check your Internet speed for free . . .
  • Modem Setup - Basic information on how to connect your computer to the Internet using a dialup, DSL or cable modem . . .
  • Increase Modem Speed - Ways to troubleshoot your modem and find out how to improve the speed of your Internet connection . . .
 

Internet Security & Privacy

  • Best Websites For Kids - A list of some good websites for children that parents can feel safe about while their kids are using them . . .
  • Safe Internet Researching For Kids - Links to educational research sites that cater to kids, and are both fun and safe to use . . .
  • Internet Guidelines For Kids - List of the big do's and don'ts that kids need to know when spending time on the Internet . . .
  • Computer Privacy - Resources to help with protecting your personal information while using a high speed Internet connection . . .
  • Online Safety For Children - Basic rules and a list of resources for keeping your children safe when they are using the Internet . . .
 

Internet Searching Tips

 

Communicating On The Internet

  • Internet Glossary - Explaining all the terms used to describe all of the different forms of Internet access, such as DSL, WiFi, VoIP, EVDO, etc . . .
  • Guide To Netiquette - List of the basic rules for etiquette on the Internet . . .
  • Internet Acronyms - Common abbreviations used on the Internet . . .
  • Stop Spam Mail - Guide to protecting yourself from online spam mail . . .
  • Stop Junk Mail - Advice on how to stop receiving postal & online junk mail . . .
  • Email Headers - How to read the information out of email headers . . .
 

Popular Internet Applications

 

History Of The Internet

  • Very Brief History Of The Internet - A short overview of the development of the Internet and the birth of the World Wide Web . . .
  • History Of Apple Computers - A short overview of how Apple was founded and grew it's diverse line of computer-related products, such as the iPhone . . .
  • Apple Products - List of the best products from Apple Computers . . .
  • The Y2K Scare - How paranoia about a computer glitch caused us so many problems and how companies like Apple dealt with it . . .
  • Biography Of Thomas Edison - His inventions laid the basic groundwork for our modern communication systems, including the high speed Internet . . .
  • Browser Origins: Netscape Mosaic - History of the world's first graphical web browser which was the precursor of Mozilla Firefox . . .
 

Voice Over IP (VoIP) Internet Phone Service

  • What Is Voice Over IP? - A brief overview of this Internet-based system for high quality voice communications over the Web . . .
  • How Does VoIP Work? - Quick explanation of how voice over IP works . . .
  • Advantages of VoIP - Using voice over IP for your telephone service has some beneficial features that can safe consumers money . . .
  • Problems With VoIP Service - VoIP does have it's limits, and this article shows you what are the most common problems with using VoIP . . .
 

Broadband Internet Statistics

  • Broadband Statistics For 2008 - An overview of broadband Internet growth in the year 2008, with statistics on new cable and DSL subscribers . . .
 

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