| Posted By Tokin on 9/26/03 @ 8:56:16 AM |
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From OTS You're all set up with your broadband connection. Now what? You can surf the Web, download software, watch video, and listen to audio until your heart's content. But there are actually a few things you should do first before you surf around. Here are five things you should do once your broadband connection is enabled. Do these things first, and you'll enhance your experience. 1. Turn off File Sharing Microsoft leaves this on by default, but you don't need to have it on. Turning it off will protect you from hackers. To turn it off: Right click on Network Neighborhood, and select Properties. Click on the Configuration tab. Click on the File and Print Sharing button. Uncheck both checkboxes. 2. Install a firewall A firewall helps protect your computer from unwanted Internet traffic. It runs in the background and is easy to use. I recommend ZoneAlarm It works well, and it's free. 3. Use Download Accelerator This utility doesn't just speed up downloads, it helps you manage them. Download Accelerator 4. Tune-up your connection Sure, your connection is fast. Make sure you're getting all the speed you can get by using the tips at DSL Reports Site. http://www.speedguide.net/ Brilliant site for simple and somewhat advanced speed tweaks. From OTS |
| Posted By Tokin on 1/06/04 @ 7:33:13 AM |
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Here's a good tip for gamers on dial-up~ Go to Dial-Up Networking Right click the connection you use to play network games Select Server Types & look in the Advanced Options window Uncheck the Enable Software Compression option. Also, in the General tab, look in the Connect Using box, where your modem should appear Click the modem's Configure button. Go to: Connection, Advanced (at the bottom of the Connection window) Make sure that Error Control is on, but is not set to compress data. NOTE: This type of connection isn't optimized for browsing, but will work in most cases. ~ OTS STAFF ~ I myself do not know of other tips, but if you know any, either PM me, or if a staff member knows any just edit this. |
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