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theWriter Very Oldbie
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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject: 2 Questions. Kindly Answer Accordingly. |
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[b]One[/b]: I have a laptop (2006 Lenovo), but currently do not have any type of internet connection. My father insists that I get a wireless connection. I actually am looking forward to the same...However: what equipment do I need in order to get a wireless internet connection in our house and how much (approximently) might this cost?
[b]Two:[/b] Upon getting an internet connection on my laptop, I want to know what would be the best virus/firewall program, and what internet type I should use. I'm leaning more towards Mozilla Firefox, but if anyone has a better idea, kindly tell me.
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Fayore Moderator
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:10 am Post subject: |
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The virus thing I use is AVG (Free Edition) and I've never had any problems with viruses. You can set it to scan the computer for viruses everyday, if you wanted to~
I also use FF. I've only really used two or three browsers (IE, FF, and Avant) and FF is definitely my favourite out of those. :]
As for the first question, I don't really know how much it'd cost~ A router and wireless adapters for sure, though I can't really elaborate because my brother handles the technical stuff in our house. :X |
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cstdenis Evil Overlord
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:47 am Post subject: |
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you can get a wireless router for about $50-100 depending on the model and how overpriced the place you buy it is.
Some ISPs also offer internet connections wierlessy (as an alternative to cable or DSL). I know Fido does in some areas, and there are companies that offer it via microwave -- tho there are high setup costs for that. |
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TK421 Elder In Training
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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I have a wireless router. Its connected to the phone line, just turn it on and off when I want to use it. Well, you can leave it on all the time if you want. You probably already have a wireless card somewhere inside the laptop if its new. So once you have the router and DSL sync is setup you'll be able to go.
I use AVG Free too, for a anti-virus. I use Zone alarm for my firewall, its pretty good.
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theWriter Very Oldbie
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, all of you. I discovered (very happily) that my computer already had the technology in it to go wireless, so that's panned out, and now I just need some clarification as to what yonder language you are using.
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The virus thing I use is AVG (Free Edition) and I've never had any problems with viruses. You can set it to scan the computer for viruses everyday, if you wanted to~
I also use FF. I've only really used two or three browsers (IE, FF, and Avant) and FF is definitely my favourite out of those. :] [/quote]
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Bigtimefreak Newb
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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If you want a really good wireless internet and can poney up the dough, get a wireless n1 router from belkin.
Im assuming you already have a wireless card, but if not, you sould get an n1 wireless card, they are the future! |
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Throttle Elder In Training
Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 3342 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="theWriter"]Thanks, all of you. I discovered (very happily) that my computer already had the technology in it to go wireless, so that's panned out, and now I just need some clarification as to what yonder language you are using.
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The virus thing I use is AVG (Free Edition) and I've never had any problems with viruses. You can set it to scan the computer for viruses everyday, if you wanted to~
I also use FF. I've only really used two or three browsers (IE, FF, and Avant) and FF is definitely my favourite out of those. :] [/quote]
AVG...?[/quote]
Get Nod32. Its the best antyvirus.
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