About Computer Networking: Wi-Fi for Katrina Relief | Kazaa Ruling In | More

Computer Networking
In the Spotlight | More Topics | Specials at About.com

	from Bradley Mitchell High-tech companies are delivering wireless network gear to regions of the U.S. affected by Hurricane Katrina (see sidebar). Rulings were also made this week in the trial of the Kazaa P2P file sharing service (see sidebar). A new reader poll and several new and updated pieces have been posted to our site in response to reader questions.
In the Spotlight

Should People Be RFID Tagged for Tracking in Emergencies? Our newest reader poll is now open. RFID (see sidebar) tagging of humans is a controversial practice. In emergency situations like plane crashes and natural disasters, RFID tags can help quickly identify survivors and the deceased. But does this make RFID tagging a good idea?		More Topics Tech Companies Building Post-Katrina Hotspot Network Australia Court Rules Kazaa Violated Copyright Laws RFID - Radio Frequency Identification Internet Speed Tests and Tweaks Internet Protocol IP Networking What is Azureus? USB to Ethernet Adapters for Broadband Modems
How Fast is DSL? The "speed" of a DSL connection varies depending on several factors. Some DSL speed problems can be corrected with proper network maintenance and troubleshooting.
How to Disable the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall The Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall can interfere with Internet connection sharing through a home network router. Follow these instructions to disable the Windows ICF when needed. If you have XP Service Pack 2, you'll need to work with Windows Firewall instead (see sidebar).

Sponsored Links

Featured Offer

Specials at About.com

Hurricane Katrina - Complete Coverage About.com and The New York Times bring you complete coverage of Hurricane Katrina, the aftermath, and resources as to how you can help. About's Guides provide excellent advice on how to cope with tragedy. Blogs from About.com New York Times Coverage Donate: United Way, American Red Cross, Salvation Army

Visit Related About GuideSites:
Cell Phones / Pagers	Internet / Network Security	Internet for Beginners
Mobile Office Technology	Focus on Windows
Search About
More Newsletters: To sign up for more free newsletters on What You Need to Know About your favorite topics, visit: http://talk.about.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter as networking.world@GMAIL.COM. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, please visit: http://about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=compnetworking&e=networking.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2005 About, Inc.