IE7 And Outlook Crash by Ayn on December 15, 2007
Q: Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.11 and Microsoft Outlook 2002 10.6822.6830 SP3 keep crashing. Is it because I am running Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP3 on a computer with an Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1700 MHz 1.70 GHz 384 MG of RAM? I’m afraid that my motherboard is not powerful enough and that I don’t have [...]
Viewing Browser History by Ayn on November 28, 2007
Q: Is it possible to see the browser history of a computer that used my home network?
A: To view the browser history for a particular computer you must have access to the computer by either physically sitting at it or by using software that lets you remotely access the computer, like Remote Desktop Connection on [...]
Handheld Or Smart Phone With Internet Browsing Ability by matt on November 27, 2007
Q: Is there a handheld/smart phone out there that you can enter information into fields of a web page. I am constantly filling out forms and am looking for a device that will get me away from my desktop.
A: There are actually a lot of options out there for you that will let you get [...]
Making A WiFi Signal Stronger by robert on November 16, 2007
Q: The community where I live provides WiFi. In my home, the signal is weak and fluctuates between 2 & 3 (out of 5) signal bars. Is there a way to bridge/boost/amplify the signal so that my laptop receives a stronger more consistent signal? I have an Intel PRO/wireless 3945ABG network card.
A: I am [...]
Configuring A Linksys Router For Secure WiFi by robert on November 15, 2007
Q: I have Windows XP Home Edition on my desktop and my network is setup using a Linksys router with WiFi, but when I set it up I did not configure it to be secured. How can I correct this?
A: Having a secure WiFi network is a must! But without the exact model number of [...]
Internet Connection Speeds by Ayn on November 13, 2007
Q: What is the fastest internet connection speed?
A: Hello! Broadband, or high-speed Internet, provides the fastest Internet connection speed. Generally, any connection speed of higher than 256 kbit/s is considered high speed. Broadband connection speeds are as follows:
Line
Speed (in Mbits/second)
DS-1/T-1
1.544
E-1
2.048
DS-3
44.736
OC-3
155.52
OC-12
622.08
So to answer your question, the fasted Internet speed is 622 Mbits/second, but you will [...]
Internet Radio Sans Computer by Ayn on November 11, 2007
An Into Tomorrow listener submitted the following question!
Q: I see all sort of wireless radios that play Internet radio stations. I want one but it doesn’t need to be wireless because I am not wireless. I’d like to plug something into the router with the computer off and listen to the Internet radio because they [...]
Mobile Office Setup by Ayn on November 10, 2007
Q: I have a camper and want to make it into a mobile real estate office with Internet and cell and email access. What is the most economical and efficient way to do it?
A: How interesting; a mobile real estate office seems like a wonderful idea. As your question notes, email and cell phone [...]
Watching Satellite TV On A Trucker’s Laptop by robert on November 9, 2007
An Into Tomorrow listener submitted the following question!
Q: I am interested in finding software that will allow viewing of satellite TV channels on my laptop using the internet. I am a long distance truck driver and locating TV stations is very difficult.
A: Since you are a trucker and your time is extra precious, you won’t [...]
Daughter Joined Multiple Dating Sites. by robert on October 31, 2007
Q: My underage daughter has joined multiple online dating sites. I need to know if there is a way to search multiple single sites at the same time using her username. Please, if you could help me, I’d be most grateful.
A: I share the concern that you must be feeling for your daughter’s wellbeing. [...]