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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking If you work at a company with a computer network, you've probably had to make some tough decisions over what passwords to use. Pick one that's easy to remember, and it's probably too simple for a hacker to break. Choose a more complicated one, and you might forget how to spell it the very first day. The Worst Password For Your Business Network According to the latest survey from Trustwave, many folks are making it too simple. "Password" is such as incredibly bad choice of an actual password, it couldn't possibly be the most popular, but check out what made the top of this list instead. Change the Default Password on a Network Router As soon as you are done replacing your work password with something stronger, take a minute to update the password on your home network router also. No one should be allowed to keep their routing running with a password of "admin", "password", or no password at all. See More About:  broadband router configuration  computer password management  home network security Introduction To The Domain Name System Some people call DNS the "phone book of the Internet." The Internet, and many larger private Internet Protocol (IP) networks, rely on DNS, a distributed database of network names and addresses that helps people find their online destination more easily. See More About:  dns  internet protocol  Readers Respond: How Much Does Your Internet Cost? Our three most recent responders have reported Internet connection speeds ranging between 50 Kbps and 50 Mbps. The pricing is not at all proportional to the performance, though. Where do you fall on the price/performance scale? Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Reset Password Password Admin IP Networking Password Change Featured Articles Causes of Dropped Wi-Fi Connections Subnet Masks and Subnetting Top Free Internet DNS Servers What Is Autosensing? How to Determine Wi-Fi Signal Strength Methods for Network File Transfer Between PCs   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement