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EU promises illegal downloaders a fair trial
Nov. 06, 2009
The EU is introducing legislation that will ensure web users accused of illegally downloading are put through "fair and impartial procedure" before being disconnected.

Study calls for U.S. programs to address broadband demand
Nov. 05, 2009
The U.S. government should consider paying broadband providers for signing up subscribers in poor areas in an effort to increase demand for broadband, a new study from a tech-focused think tank recommended.

77% of Brits more likely to visit a .co.uk website
Nov. 05, 2009
More than three-quarters (77 percent) of Brits would rather visit a site that has a .co.uk domain name over a .com domain name, says Nominet.

Verizon confirms Droid tethering option, hefty price tag
Nov. 05, 2009
Verizon has confirmed that customers will have the option of connecting a laptop to their new Motorola Droid smartphones, on sale tomorrow, using the phone as a wireless modem. The carrier won't say exactly when ...

MSN Music finally launches in the UK
Nov. 04, 2009
Microsoft's music download service MSN Music has launched in the UK.

Illegal downloaders also spend legitimately on music
Nov. 04, 2009
Illegal file-sharers also spend just under £80 a year on purchasing music legitimately, says Demos.

McAfee: P2P sites on the rise
Nov. 03, 2009
The number of peer-to-peer (p2p) websites that allow users to share copyrighted materials has increased, says McAfee.

Opera makes Mobile 10 browser available to Nokia phones
Nov. 03, 2009
Opera has made its mobile phone web browser available to those with Nokia phones and other handsets running the Symbian platform.

Hackers exploit Google Wave's popularity
Nov. 03, 2009
Hackers are exploiting web users that were too late in signing up for Google Wave, says Symantec.

The rise of the mobile internet dongle
Nov. 02, 2009
In 2010 51 percent of mobile internet dongle modems will ship into the consumer segment.

Broadband how-to's

When the wireless to a satellite connection is slow
Apr. 28, 2008
I have a satellite Internet connection. The modem is connected to my computer. I purchased a D-Link Router model WBRr-2310. I am connecting at a speed of about 1300, but the other 3 computers that use the router connect ...

Connecting two buildings to a single broadband service
Mar. 03, 2008
I need to connect two buildings which are 100 metres apart. Both buildings are using wireless networks and one has an ADSL modem. I want to ensure both buildings can access the LAN to use shared resources and the ...

Broadband access abroad
Feb. 18, 2008
I am in the military. What are my options for getting on the Internet anywhere I may be sent?

Choosing the right VoIP phone
Nov. 19, 2007
Assuming we want a phone in each home office, what full-feature desk phone do you recommend we obtain? The vendors appear to be Cisco, Siemens and 3Com. With a virtual switch do we go for analog or digital desk phones?

Broadband access and VPNs
Jun. 24, 2003
News, tips and links to get you started on your broadband and VPN networks.

Broadband opinions

Wireless broadband update
Feb. 16, 2004
Services proliferate, new technologies promise better range and indoor antennas

Better phone services for small businesses
Oct. 24, 2005
Big-company phone features are now affordable for SMBs

A new DSL deal
Jun. 13, 2005
SBC's promotional offering for residential DSL service expected to appeal to consumers and SMBs

On the road with the Telework Coalition
Dec. 20, 2004
One of my side projects is working with the Telework Coalition, a Metro D.C.-area telework advocacy group headed by former ITAC leaders Chuck Wilsker, John Edwards and Jack Heacock. Much of our time is spent promoting ...

Home network predictions
Oct. 11, 2004
Before, home networks kept a low profile, enabling us to share broadband, a printer, maybe transfer a file. But now that digital features are being added to just about every consumer electronics device, the network is ...

What's on your home network?
Jul. 19, 2004
Results of reader survey offer surprises.

Routed!
May. 17, 2004
Help a wayward columnist choose and install a router

Cool Tools comes home
Apr. 26, 2004
Product reviews, tips, predictions and new products that are set to invade your home network.

CEA makes telework push
Apr. 26, 2004
Telework just won a powerful advocate, the Consumer Electronics Association. The organization wants to increase the number of broadband connected households from 20% today to 50% within five years, and sees telework - ...

Escape from Verizon
Mar. 22, 2004
When a move interrupts Avalon Publishing's T-1 service, TowerStream wireless broadband saves the day

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