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Satellite Internet Topics

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

Compare Satellite Internet - A detailed comparison of the four largest providers of residential satellite Internet service in the United States . . .
Satellite Internet Connection Issues - A list of the many problems inherent with high speed satellite providers, such as latency, peak hours, etc . . .
Fair Access Policies For Satellite - Find out what "fair access" means to you if you are going to sign up for a satellite Internet service . . .
Rural Internet Service - Explains the options for high speed Internet in rural America that exist (as of early 2009) . . .
Walmart Internet / HughesNet Satellite - In rural portions of the Unites States, about 2,800 Walmart stores now sell HughesNet satellite service . . .

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.

Review Of Fast Dial Up Internet Offers - Exactly how much faster are those accelerated diaup services and what is really accelerated . . .
When Dial Up Is Still A Good Choice - Dialup is still highly used by casual Web surfers, as a backup for your main connection, or just to save money . . .
Common Internet Connection Problems - How to go about troubleshooting a slow connection or a dialup connection that is constantly dropped . . .
Avoiding Long Distance Access Charges - Dialup requires you to call a service number, so be careful not to use a long distance number . . .
The Evolution Of Dialup Internet - How dialup connections have improved over the years and how good are they today . . .
What Causes Dial Up To Be Slow? - Dialup seem slower than normal? Check on some common reasons that make your dialup service slow to a crawl . . .
How Fast Is Dial Up? - What speeds can you realistically get using dialup . . .
What Is A Dialup Modem? - Do computers still come with dialup modems and do you even still need your computer to have one . . .
What Is Broadband vs Dial Up? - The real differences between DSL / Cable and the older 56K dialup Internet connections . . .
Can I Get Free Dial Up Service? - Dialup access for free? Does and exist, is is worth using, and is free dialup service really "free" . . .

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 . . .
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

Internet Research Tips - A list of basic guidelines and helpful tips for doing more effective research on the Internet
What You Need to Know About Searching the Web - Guide to using the Internet to find the specific information you need . . .
Beyond General World Wide Web Searching - Tips for using subject directories, searching for people, and searching in a foreign country . . .
Big List of Internet Tutorials - List of sites that can help you understand the Internet and do effective research on the Web . . .
Evaluating Information On The Internet - Criteria for judging the quality of web information while doing research using the Internet . . .
Using The Internet In A Classroom - Learn how to incorporate the Internet into your educational activities within the classroom environment . . .

Communicating On The Internet

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 . . .

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 . . .
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 . . .

Popular Internet Applications

Linux Guide - Resources for using Linux as your operating system . . .
JavaScript Tutorials - List of tutorials, resources and info about JavaScript . . .
UNIX Basics - Beginner's tips for the UNIX command line interface . . .
What Is Shareware? - A popular method of software distribution . . .
Adobe Shockwave Guide - Overview of Adobe's popular browser plug-in . . .
Streaming Media - Lists of online resources for live streaming media . . .

General Internet Topics

Broadband Statistics For 2008 - An overview of broadband Internet growth in the year 2008, with statistics on new cable and DSL subscribers . . .
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 . . .
Apple Products - List of the best products from Apple Computers . . .
Internet Booster - If you are thinking about using an Internet Booster to increase the download speed of your current connection, you might want to read this first . . .
Stay Safe Online When Using High Speed Internet Access - Find out what you can do to protect your PC and your privacy when using a high speed Internet connection . . .
Enhance Your Protection Against Hackers & Viruses - Read the top 10 tips for enchancing your protection against intruders and software/ email viruses . . .
Finding the Disclosures in Free Internet Service Offers - Some "free" offers may end up being high cost, long-term items . . .
Using Internet Access Products - Before you buy a product that claims to provide Internet access, find out what the product can do - and what it can't . . .

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