Tuesday, February 28, 2012

About Computer Networking: Touch Screen Wireless Routers Are Arriving (Again)

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking
You may remember the announcements back in 2010 about a new concept in wireless routers: touch screen user interfaces. Now a different company is planning to actually deliver the world's first touch-screen wireless router for real this time.

Before You Buy a Wireless Internet Router
All other things being equal, most people would probably choose a router with the touch screen over one without. But other things not being equal, here are various factors to consider in making your next wireless router purchase decision.

Can't Connect to the Internet?
Using a touch screen is cool and everything, but the fundamental purpose of a residential broadband router is to help get your home network online fast. But what happens if you can't get connected at all? Use this checklist to help solve many common problems in getting connected to the Internet.

Are Wireless Signals a Health Hazard?
Some researchers say there is no scientific evidence linking everyday wireless radio signals to human health problems, while skeptics say some evidence to the contrary exists and more experiments are needed. Who's right?

Readers Respond: Wireless Security Hacks and Horror Stories
"My computer as well as my iPhone was subject to a attack. The first sign I should have acknowledged was the warning sign that the web address did not match... . The next day I log on and all my settings were changed. Subsequently my computer got completely shut down. I am intimidated and afraid to go back on as all my bank info was on the computer." -PMack

 


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