From Modems to Wireless Internet Connection

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An Internet connection is a very important part of our lives these days. A day hardly passes when we do not connect to the Internet in one way or another. It is a truly significant part of our modern lives.

The services provided by the Internet keep on improving. In the past, there were Telnet, Archie, Veronica, Jughead, Gopher, FTP and email. When the World Wide Web came, things started to really move forward. Suddenly, even people who have not heard of Unix or RFC’s or protocols can use the Internet. Aunt Tillie can finally use that “thing” to “write” to her favorite niece or nephew who is off to college.

The speed at which we connect to the Internet is also improving a lot. Back then, we were all contented to be plug into a modem, and 56kbps was fast. Nowadays, a broadband connection is not uncommon. We have cable Internet and a variety of DSL connection. We can even connect to the Internet even if we are unplugged if we are within a Wi-Fi hot spot or a Wi-Fi zone. For true mobility, there is also wireless Internet that runs on 3G and HSPA (HSDPA) cellular networks.

These wireless broadband Internet are very desirable to people who are frequently travelling or out of the office. Imagine having an Internet connection everywhere as long as there is a cellular signal. However, in some countries, wireless broadband Internet is not there yet. Upon researching the Web for Internet Service Providers offering this product, I found a lot of discontented users. There are wireless broadband Internet review blogs out there that say how bad these services are. The comments in these posts show that a significant number of consumers are affected.

In the future, we will be seeing more services provided by the Internet. Maybe there will be a Web app that will allow us to see the stars in outer space. Stargazing would be interactive, then. The connection speed is also guaranteed to increase in the years to come. We are very lucky to have the Internet to rely on. I cannot imagine what life would be without the Internet and the World Wide Web. Happy surfing.

Planning to Get a Darth Vader Costume For Halloween?

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Halloween time is fun time. But part of the fun depends on the type of clothes that you choose to wear. It is therefore important to plan ahead and spend some quality time to really make sure that the costume you are planning will add to the fun of Halloween.

For geeks, nothing is cooler than the costumes of characters from Star Wars, Star Trek and other Fantasy and Science Fiction. If you are not sure what kind of Halloween costume to buy for yourself or your kids, you can find some tips and ideas in this link about Simple HalloweenCostumes. Check out the link to make sure that you do not embarrass your child.

In a nutshell, make sure that the costume you choose is not inappropriate and offensive. Often times, there is only a fine line dividing what is funny and what might offend someone. Check out some cute and colorful costumes, too. Look for one that makes you or your child attractive. There will be lots of picture taking happening here; so, make sure that you do not choose costumes with high contrast. Finally, Do not leave out creativity and hide your artistic side. Show off some of your artistic ideas. This will be truly fun if you play your cards right. You might even win some prices and surprises.

Stepped Up Dual Processors in Portable Devices

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Computer processing power just keeps getting more powerful with each passing day. First, computers were slow, single processor systems; then, dual processors were introduced; next, we have dual and quad cores in a single processor. We now even have multiprocessors with multicores each.

But the most interesting thing is that this trend kind of trickled down to portable devices. According to Engadget, the Nintendo 3DS spec is rumored to include two separate 266MHz ARM11 processors. Interesting, isn’t it. There is a huge jump in clock speed from the earlier models.

Nintendo 3DS is not the only device based on the ARM11 architecture. Other devices utilizing the same architecture are:

• iPhone (original and 3G)
• iPod touch (first two generations)
• Amazon Kindles
• Palm Pixi
• a plethora of Nokia handsets
• Kin One
• Zune HD

Own a Piece of Web Real Estate

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For those planning to grab a piece of cyber estate, the best time to do that is now. It used to be expensive to get a domain name in the past. Now, you can usually get it as a part of a web hosting plan. Also, if you want to put up a website in the past, you normally buy your own equipment and setup your own server. Not anymore.

Nowadays, domain hosting is cheap. In some plans, the domain name even comes free of charge for the first year or maybe two. Plus, they are so easy to use. Most domain hosting services have user-friendly web-based interface that would enable even newbies to easily configure their system. Some services also have a quick install method of installing popular server systems and content management systems like Wordpress. So, if you are planning to blog, no sweat.

Setting up your own blog or website is good for your business or profession. It can help establish your name, brand and credibility. In a low cost and with a little bit of effort, you can market yourself to the farthest reaches of the planet. And, it is just plain cool to have your own stake in the Internet where people, wherever they are, can find you.