About broadband speeds

Before purchasing a broadband deal you should be aware of the speeds and performance offered by different providers. Broadband packages come in varied download speeds and prices, and considering your individual needs you should purchase an ideal deal. If you are not familiar with the broadband speed terms you will not understand the performance each broadband deal offers. The following paragraphs give you information about broadband upload and download speeds, their importance and how it is measured.

Broadband download speed

Broadband speed is the speed level at which users can download a file from the internet. It also determines how quickly one receives information from the internet and how quickly a web page is opened. For quick downloading of music files, viewing websites and watching TV online, a fast broadband speed is necessary.

Broadband upload speed

Upload speeds is just the opposite of download speeds. Upload speed determines how quickly one can send files and information to the internet. Like download speeds, upload speeds are also very important when purchasing a broadband deal. For sending contents to social networking sites, one should have a broadband service with good upload speeds.

Megabits (Mb) and megabytes (MB)

When we come across broadband packages and deals, Mb and MB is the most commonly used terms. Some of us may not understand the basic difference of Mb and MB, but the distinction between the terms it is very important. These terms are used to measure the broadband speeds. The broadband speed is calculated in (Mb) megabits per second. 8 megabits constitutes One megabyte (MB). MB is the electronic measure of data used to determine the file sizes on the computer. An MP3 music file is 4MB large.

Megabits per second Mb are used to measure the broadband upload and download speeds, instead of megabytes MB. If a broadband package of 8MB download speeds is capable of downloading data at a rate of 8 megabits per second, or 1 megabyte per second.

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Facebook Timeline, a feature that interests everyone

Facebook Timeline is an exciting new feature being rolled out by the social network to its users worldwide. With this Facebook Timeline users can access old comments, photos, videos and other Facebook activities easily. The easy to use and simple layout will include all the essential information like your Basic details, Friends list, photos, map with geo-tagging information from your profile. All these details are provided at the top of the page for easy access. A cover photo is included as well. You will find the layout arranged in a reverse chronological order. There are some basic tips you would want to know before using the timeline feature. Users of the Timeline feature will also find these tips useful.

Timeline Map app

Timeline feature introduces a new map app in your profile that will prove very useful while accessing past events and happenings. This map gives you all location-based information such as your past address, important events and celebrations in your life as well as photos with a tagged location. The photo location data can be added from the map and other information can be added from the main Timeline page.

The Timeline profile will feature a map below the cover photo. Click on ‘Add Photos to Map’ which is available on the next page. On clicking, a filmstrip will come into view with selection of your photos. All the photos can be browsed by using the slider featured above the page or you can start tagging the photos. In order to add a location, just click the photo and a drop-down box appears where you can enter the location.

Cover photos

Here, timeline users are given a chance to put themselves into historical scenes. They can also create a scene between the two photos or personalize the image with Photoshop and this template. To personalize the image you can also use Facebook Cover Designer for iOS by Dropico Media or go to Cover Photo image sites like CoverPhotoz, Cover Photo Finder, or Coverize.me.

The cover photo will include a large photo canvas at the top of the new layout, along with a profile photo in the bottom left corner.

Featuring video on Timeline

The Timeline can be used to upload a new video or feature a video you have already shared. To feature a video of your choice, you can browse across the videos available on your Timeline and then click on star icon that appears at the upper right corner. On doing so, the video will be centralized and made larger so that everyone viewing the past will see it.

Hidden feature of Facebook Timeline

If you want to hide any embarrassing or unpleasing information you can do so. Embarrassing Items can be hid using the Hidden feature of Facebook Timeline. By clicking on the Activity Log button a granular tool with listing below the cover photos list of every past post or facebook activity appears. You can choose to navigate through the events by year or select the type of activity at the drop-down menu. When you come across any embarrassing stuff you can click on the round circle at the right of the post and select Hidden from Timeline.

Life event of Timeline

By adding life events to the timeline, you can use the Timeline to display your past and present activities. Life events include every important events of your past. Life events include schooling, retirement, past jobs, engagement and marriage, new children and pets, end of a relationship, buying a new car, breaking a bone, undergoing surgery, learning a language, picking up a new hobby and so on. Life events can be any important event that has happened in your life. You can add different life events as your choice.

By clicking Life Event on the status update box of your Timeline, you can enter or add a life event. Adding a life event is easy but make sure it’s not too lengthy and does not contain too personal details.

Timeline features may not appeal everyone. In that case, you can hide the timeline feature. Older browsers like Internet Explorer 7 will not support the Facebook's Timeline. To benefit from the Timeline feature you will have to upgrade to a latest browser. Facebook Timeline will attract users who love to view their past events, comments and posts or past events of their friends.

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Intellinet 524957 4-Port Broadband Router

Intellinet 524957 4-Port Broadband Router excels other models both performance- wise and feature-wise. This high-end broadband is capable of delivering super fast connectivity, optimizing network connection for multiple users and securing network. With impressive speeds, you can download photos, steam videos and playing online games without any interruptions. Built-in NAT firewall guards the network from hackers and ensures secure use. Network Address Translation (NAT) guards the devices on the network from intruders. It also offers support for URL and MAC filtering. This feature helps you define the internet sites that need to be blocked.

Integrated with a DHCP server, the device assigns IP addresses to users on the LAN, and UPnP automatically. DHCP server supports static lease management as well. This integrated wired broadband router is integrated with 4-port switch that expands the usage choices. Ethernet and Fast Ethernet are the supported Data Link Protocols, Static IP routing is the routing protocol and HTTP is the remote management protocol. It offers support for TCP/IP, PPTP, UDP/IP, L2TP, NTP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, PPPoE, ARP, DHCP, DNS and DDNS Network / Transport Protocols.

You will find features like auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), manageable, MAC address filtering, VPN pass-through and Quality of Service (QoS) very useful. This router is firmware upgradeable and this allows future support. The compliant standards are IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and UPnP. Connectivity options come in the form of LAN 4 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 and WAN 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45.

Addition of Parental controls, gives you the freedom to block certain websites. Web-based user interface makes installation easy and quick. Web-based user interface allows firmware upgrades. Virtual server, port forwarding and DMZ are part of this device.

LED indicators and controls allows easy handling options. Intellinet 524957 Broadband Router is introduced in grey and black casing. It comes with 1meter long network cable. As extended customer support, the product is offered with 3 years warranty.

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Facebook crowded with underage users

Facebook, one of the most popular social networking services has been abashed by the result of two surveys released during this week’s Safer Internet Day. The surveys revealed that the social network is not taking adequate measures to keep the children away from having an account in social network.

It is interesting to note that yesterday was the official Safer Internet Day and it emphasized the need for a safe internet for the complete family and the survey released its conclusions on the same day making the situation even worse for Facebook.

The organizers pointed out that it is like a two-way street, where children are being guided by their parents about the use of internet safety on the one side and on the other side, almost 66% of children helping their parents to surf net. According to a survey more than 65 % of children said that what they are doing online is known to their parents. Many companies are eager to point out the inherent danger that exists there and two surveys were made to find out the number of underage children on Facebook.

In principle, the social networks are not supposed to allow children less than 13 years to have an account. Two studies conducted by ISC2 and Dubit say that this policy is most ineffective. Dubit conducted a survey consisting of 2000 children half of whom belonged to the age group 8 to 12. It is astonishing to note that 44% of the children were on Facebook which is 7% more than in the United States. Apart from social gaming, there are many reasons like ‘being cool’, seeming ‘grown up’ for these kids to have a Facebook account.

ISC2 conducted a survey in this regard, in and around London and questioned about 15oo children aged between 10 to 12. It was found out that 63 per cent of the children had social network account. The survey found that 10% of these children have already made preparations to meet their Facebook friends and another 28% are going to meet their Facebook friends with out the knowledge of their parents.

The question now is whether Facebook is ready to impose stringent measures in its account creation structure by adhering to strict age limit? Suppose the network remove all children under 13, God only knows what remains of its 850 million strong user base.

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TRENDnet TW100-S4W1CA Cable/DSL 4-Port Broadband Router

TRENDnet has a wide-range of broadband routers to its credit. The company has given great attention in designing and developing its products. The TRENDnet TW100-S4W1CA Cable/DSL 4-Port Broadband Router is a product with revolutionary features and enhanced security options. Get high-speed connections and secure networking with this advanced broadband router. It allows the customers on the network to share high-speed Cable/xDSL Internet connection without any worries. Four 10/100Mbps half/full duplex switch ports allows improved Ethernet networking speeds and they connect to the workstations directly. This means, you can stream high quality videos effectively and without any interruptions.

This router acts as a firewall for your PC and protects the system from hackers and certain traffics. It permits up to 253 users to access and browse the Internet at the same time using a single ISP account. This makes the router suitable to be used in large organizations and firms. Instant recognition to other devices is possible with the Universal Plug and Play. This router facilitates secure remote management. The device offers support for Cable/DSL Modem with Dynamic IP, Fixed IP, PPPoE and PPTP Connection.

It offers support for IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet standards. The supported network protocols are TCP/IP, NAT, PPPoE, UPnP, HTTP, DHCP Server/Client and SNTP. As for connectivity, it features 1 x 10/100Mbps Port (Internet) and 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Ports. Faster data transference up to 100Mbps/200Mbps is possible with this device. For ease of handling, the device supports controls and LED Indicators for Power, WAN, Link/Act and LAN ports.

The device of 154 x 110 x 33mm size and 225g weight can be handled conveniently. The supported firewall features are NAT, IP / MAC Address Filter, Domain / URL Blocking, Scheduling and UPnP. It supports VPN features like IPSec and PPTP pass-through. The product is backed up with 3-year limited warranty. TRENDnet TW100-S4W1CA Cable/DSL Broadband Router comes complete with Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide, User’s Guide CD-ROM, RJ-45 Cable (1.5m/5 ft) and Power Adapter.

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Facebook's servers store deleted Facebook photos

Some people are very conscious about uploading photos in Facebook and they do it carefully, however many are ignorant about the matter. Uploading photos in facebook is very common and majority of the Facebook user’s engage in this activity. Several security concerns have risen up regarding photo uploading. Now there is one more reason to be careful about what you upload to Facebook. A recent survey by Ars Technica claims that Facebook’s servers have access to facebook photos that are deleted three years before. During the investigation, the firm considered the photos that were deleted three years ago and found that they were still accessible through the servers of facebook.

Facebook responded to this claim and said that their old system retained the deleted user-uploaded content for a reasonable timeframe. As a defence, they said that their new systems would delete the contents within 45 days. Facebook has not yet moved to the new systems and it will take some time. Facebook is making conscious efforts to move the photo storage to newer systems so that the photos will be deleted from their servers within 45 days. Frederic Wolens, Facebook representative said in a email to Ars Technica that the process is nearing to completion. A minor percentage of the photos are in the old system and it will be migrated quickly, he said. Once the migration is completed the old photos will be disabled, he ensured.

Unless the user keeps the direct links to each photo, they couldn’t track people using their Facebook photos that are deleted. The deleted photos are somewhere there and it could be accessed by anyone. Through Direct-linking to a Facebook image, the image will be made public and anyone can see your image. People who have saved the direct links of the photos can see if the deleted photos are still accessible. Some facebook users have claimed that they have accessed few deleted photos.

Till facebook moves the photo storage to their new system completely, some of the deleted facebook photos can be accessed from the social network’s server.

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Sumvision SVW311R Wireless N Broadband Router

For improved networking and internet sharing, you should rely on advanced products like the Sumvision SVW311R Wireless N Broadband Router. With wireless capabilities, it maximizes productivity and increases efficiency. This wireless router is best suited for environments that demand flawless connectivity. By offering 3 times more transfer speed than the standard 802.11g products, the router delivers unparalleled performance. For quick and easy installation choices, a easy setup wizard WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is provided. Installed with Omni-directional antenna with 5dBi High gain, the device expands the coverage and improves signal strength.

Advanced Router, wireless access point, four-port switch and firewall makes this amazing product. By offering up to 150 Mbps download and upload speeds, you can enjoy faster data transference. With 100 metres indoor range and 400 metres outdoor range, it guarantees unrestricted use. This router with Far-distance transmission is a good alternative over other models. Powered with Wireless Roaming technology, it provides improved wireless connections. It is compatible with IEEE802.11n (Draft 2.0) and IEEE802.11g/b standards. With URL and MAC address filtering, the router offers improved performance. This facility lets parents and network administrator manage the network effectively. QoS bandwidth control for downloading in specific computer is also supported. With support for UPnP and WMM, the quality of the MSN voice is imprived.

It is suitable for SOHOs and students` dormitory. It offers enhanced security options with 64/128-bit WEP encryption; WPA and WPA2 encryption security authentication. It features RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning function. As for connectivity, the router supports one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet WAN ports for WAN connection and four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet LAN ports for LAN connections.

You will find features like xDSL/Cable MODEM; static and dynamic IP in community networking, remote/local Web management, SSID stealth mode and access control based over MAC address very useful. With wireless Roaming technology, it allows flawless wireless connectivity. Built-in firewall, prevents attacks from traffic offering extended protection. The device supports DHCP server/client and WDS wireless network extension. Packed with all advanced features, the Sumvision SVW311R Broadband Router becomes a better product.

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Google wants to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Francois Truffaut

After doodling for some time, Google has come up with the idea of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the renowned French film maker and screenwriter, Francois Truffaut.

Before becoming a film-maker, Truffaut was a film critic. He severely criticized the nature of French cinema during the 1950s. Later on, he took to script writing and was much motivated by the famous British film director and producer Alfred Hitchcock. He produced his film “the 400 Blows” in 1959 and attacked the traditional and ostentatious French cinema. The film “the 400 Blows” is considered as the ‘new wave’ of French cinema.

It is a story of a teenage boy who was ignored by his own parents and ill-treated by a teacher. In fact Truffaut had also an unhappy childhood, neglected by his parents.

Google’s doodle shows a clear picture of Truffaut on a beach and the second G in a yellow is the Google logo. It contains three slides that you can scan it. On the right side of the doodle there is an arrow, you can press it if you wish to scan through.

Truffaut who died in 1984 at the age of 52 is considered as the most successful film director who ever lived in France. He had even acted as a scientist in ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’.

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How You Can Utilize the Services of the Internet for Wi-Fi Accessibility Even When Are Airborne

With the fantastic advances in technology and with more and more people wanting to access the Internet wherever they may be, you will find that people can access the Internet from so many airports across the world. In fact as of now there are over 300 places from where you can access the Internet in the United State and these would also include several air terminals and airline club lounges. In addition the concept of accessibility of the Internet even when you are flying is beginning to make its presence felt in a big way. This is slowly but steadily spreading to plenty f US-based airline services and even across the high seas.

What exactly is Inflight Internet?

Well, as the very terms suggest it is access of the Internet using Wi-Fi services from inside the aircraft. There is nothing you cannot do when you compare the services offered at the land-based providers. Activities like Internet browsing, text chat, voice chat is not permitted because you would probably be disturbing fellow passengers, check and send emails, and even listen to Internet Radio using headphones. Some of the services this even functions with the corporate VPN networks that provide security when you are at work. You have the facility to get the latest news clips, keep contact with your office; plan meetings check sports scores, receive or send required documents etc.

The functioning of Inflight Internet

Satellite services or a network of mobile broadband towers set up throughout the whole country are what fires these modes of communication. In the case of the towers, they are established on the ground and are facing up covering the whole of the sky over the US continent. After the take off and once the aircraft has reached a height of 10,000 feet, you will be given permission to turn on your mobile devices that can access the service. All you will have to find and double click on the Internet access client to be connected. Alternately you can open a browser that can assist you to get connected. These connections can be expensive, so ensure that the provider that gives you the service is listed, otherwise you will be wasting money when you are connected.

Those companies that are utilizing specific networks should add this to the in-flight Wi-Fi list at no cost thereby allowing their staff to avail of the option of being efficient and productive even when they are flying. Smartphone, tablets and iPads with Wi-Fi connectivity and a browser can avail access to the Internet. It would be a good idea to carry a spare battery or a power cord so hat work need not get interrupted. Due to their long battery life, iPads come in particularly useful, in fact even more useful than laptops.

Earlier people often wondered whether the flight they took had the facilities for Wi-Fi Connectivity. Nevertheless there are several Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts in the US today and more airline companies are including it on their flights and have plans to extend the services to Europe based airlines too. So one can check this information before booking a flight so that you can be assured that the flight they take has the necessary connections.

iPads seems to transforms the experience a person avail of by allowing travelling staff of their companies get linked faster and avail of accessibility at more locations.

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Netgear Mbr624gu 3G Wireless-G Mobile Broadband Router

Netgear, the renowned manufacture of routers and modems have introduces a range of products that caters to the networking needs of businesses, homes and organizations. The company has introduced the best of technologies and features on their Netgear Mbr624gu 3G Wireless-G Mobile Broadband Router. This 3G mobile broadband router delivers exemplary connectivity and networking solutions cost-effectively. Compact and lightweight, it offers added flexibility and easy portability choices. Sharing wireless 3G broadband connection with others becomes quick and easy. This is perfect pick for users who are in search for a good alternative to DSL and cable. With this device at hand, it avoids the need for multiple 3G subscriptions.

To get instant WiFi hotspots, you will require this broadband router, 3G USB modem and a good broadband data plan. WiFi hotspots to remote location are offered with this device. Installing and configuring, this device is simple and takes just few minutes. At a push of a button, the router is connected securely to the network, thanks to the Push 'N' Connect WiFi Protected Setup™ (WPS). For additional security, the device offers support for double firewall and VPN pass-through for IPsec, PPTP and L2TP VPN. Stateful packet inspection (SPI), intrusion logging and reporting and denial-of-service (DoS) protection are the supported firewall features.

It allows easy connectivity to the business network from your home. When the device is not in use, the WiFi signal and router is shut down, thanks to the featured WiFi on/off and power on/off buttons. The device supports USB docking station.

With WiFi and WPA security options, you can use the device without any worries. Shared broadband connection can be guarded against attacks and unwanted “guests”, This wireless router is compatible with all major 3G USB modems. The device comes complete with Universal car power adapter.

Measuring 175.3 x 27.94 x 119.4 mm and weighing 0.3 kg, the router becomes very handy. Distinctive attributes like UPnP™ remote management, port range forwarding, exposed host (DMZ), DNS proxy, URL content filtering and email alerts are part of this wireless router. This device can be upgraded via web. Connectivity options are available in the form of Four (4) 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing, Auto Uplink™ RJ-45 ports and USB 2.0 WAN port. It offers support for 802.11g Access Point auto rate capable up to 54 Mbps.

System requirements are 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer, Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98 SP2, Mac OS X or higher, or other operating systems running a TCP/IP network, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, or Safari and 3G USB modem.

WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP, WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x Setup (WPS) - PIN & PBC, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) VPN Pass-through/Multi-sessions PPTP/L2TP/IPSec are the security features. Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and Fast Ethernet are the supported Data Link Protocols. It offers 2.4 GHz Frequency Band.

The supports network/transport protocols are L2TP, PPTP, TCP/IP and IPSec. HTTP is the featured Remote Management Protocol. An antenna is part of this router and it ensures improved mobile coverage. This ENERGY STAR Qualified router, it manages power well. Netgear Mbr624gu 3G Mobile Broadband Router comes complete with a Power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB docking station, Vertical stand and Quick install guide. Backed with 1-year Warranty, it offers extended customer support.

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