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For most entrepreneurs computers are an intrical part of our business. An entrepreneur
can not afford for their computer to be inoperable even for a minute. Implement
some of these quick and affordable computer tips to keep your computer healthy
and making money for your business.
#1 - Double Internet Speed
Comcast recently doubled cable modem download speeds. Now you can surf the Internet
and download files twice as fast. However, you need to power cycle your cable
modem [unplug it for 30 seconds and reboot computer] for the new configuration
to be automatically downloaded to your modem.
#2 - Connecting to Work from Home
Having trouble with your corporate VPN connection when working from home? Oftentimes
this can be fixed with a simple firmware upgrade to your network router or a
slight change in settings.
#3 - Sudden Lost Connection
Has your Internet connection suddenly stopped working? Frequently computer users
with software-based firewalls suddenly find their Internet connection no longer
available. Oftentimes when you download a software update, it can change your
original configurations. As a quick test, disable the software firewall. If
connectivity returns, it’s a misconfiguration issue.
#4 - Slow E-mail and Internet Browsing
Has your computer been working wonderfully, but suddenly e-mail or Internet
browsing is painfully slow? It could be your cable connection went out. And
although the connection has returned, your computer and the cable modem may
be having difficulty communicating. Try power cycling your modem.
#5 - Eliminate Popups
Google offers a free popup blocker with its toolbar. Download the toolbar at
www.toolbar.google.com. System requirements: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP,
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later. The popup blocker requires Internet
Explorer 5.5 or later.
About the Author:
Sharron Senter is co-founder of http://www.VisitingGeeks.com - an on site computer
repair, security and networking company serving north of Boston, Southern NH and
Maine. Visiting Geeks’ technicians are crackerjacks at squashing viruses,
popups and securing and making computers perform faster. Learn more about Sharron
at http://www.SharronSenter.com |
