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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, Your Guide to Computer Networking. A Princeton undergrad and his advising professor recently published the results of their survey on BitTorrent file sharing (see sidebar). The data suggest copyright violations are rampant. Isn't it too bad we can't find more productive uses for such excellent P2P network technology than just (mostly) pirating stuff, allegedly. The New Apple iPad - Wi-Fi + 3G, For a Price The Internet was abuzz this week with Apple's announcement of its new iPad. A tablet device that can work as both an ebook reader and also a netbook-like computer, the Apple iPad runs iPhone OS rather than Mac OS X. No surprise, then, that it supports both 802.11n Wi-Fi and 3G (cellular) wireless networking. Its price may still surprise you, though. Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPN) The Virtual Private Network - VPN - has attracted the attention of many organizations looking to both expand their networking capabilities and reduce their costs. A VPN provides remote, private access to servers and personal computers using the Internet and other public networks. 802.11g Wireless Game Adapters Only certain types of network adapters work with video game consoles. These 802.11g Wi-Fi adapters are specially designed to connect Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation or Nintendo consoles to a wireless home network for online gaming. Discuss: Changing Your Public IP Address Doug, one of our readers, can no longer send email from his computer. After some troubleshooting, he has isolated the problem. "Turns out that my IP address has been blacklisted, but not my fault. The ipconfig/release and renew commands do not change the IP address." What should Doug do to solve this problem? Wireless / Networking Ads Dog Training Chewing WiFi Networks WiFi Providers Wireless Computing Wireless Internet Featured Articles 99% of the Files Available on BitTorrent - Illegal? Causes of Dropped Wi-Fi Connections How Does a VPN Provide Security? Proxy Servers and Proxy Lists What Is a Lag Switch? Wireless/Networking Message Board   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool Advertisement