Tuesday, January 29, 2013

About Computer Networking: Unlocking Your Cellphone Can Be Illegal

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking
Unlocking (different from jailbreaking) your phone become a bit more restrictive in the U.S. this past weekend as a new law took effect. But while unlocking your cellphone can be illegal in some situations, it shouldn't be much trouble to stay on the right side of the law.

The Purpose of Public No Wi-Fi Zones
This one started out as an advertising gimmick but seems like a great idea. If everyone took a time-out from their wireless gadgets occasionally, and got away from the radio signals swirling all around them, the world might become a calmer place. (If not, we can eat a lot of KitKat bars.)

VIDEO: How to Set Up a Hotspot Network via a Mac
This About.com video will show you how to turn your Mac into a Wi-Fi hotspot. That's useful when traveling or when out of reach of a wireless router.

What Are the Benefits of a VPN?
Popular on wireless networks, a VPN - Virtual Private Network - is one way to make long-distance and/or protected network connections. Many businesses uses VPNs.
Search Related Topics:  vpn  leased lines  dialup internet service

The IP Address Survival Guide
IP addresses are the fundamental method for computers to identify themselves on most computer networks. Every computer (or other network device) connected to the Internet has an IP address. This tutorial explains the basics of finding, changing, and hiding my IP addresses.
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