Apple's iPad: Now out in the market!

 

For those who are gadget fanatic, Apple has just released a new revolutionary product, and they call is, "The iPad". It looks very similar to the iPhone only a lot bigger. It has the full functionality of an iPod Touch, and also you can use it as an E-reader or your own personal notebook, for a change. You can even use it as a digital frame, and put it on top of your desk. True, there really are a lot of thinsg you can do with it, and no wonder that it has a tag price of $499.00, and that's a lot! Whew! I may need to start saving now. Some people liked it, and some don't. As for me, I don't think it will be handy since it's kinda big, and also it does not have its own keyboard for ease of use when you are typing something. I would still prefer to use a laptop over the iPad.

We'll, let's wait and see, hope I can grab one soon so I can try it myself. Will somebody give me one? wink*

How to secure a Linksys wireless router using WEP.

1. Access the router's Setup Page. On your computer, open a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.), and on the Address bar type in the numbers 192.168.1.1, and press enter. (Tip: temporarily disable your pop up blocker so the log in box will appear on your screen and if incase you already have your own router log in Password, just use it to access its page).

2. Click on its Wireless tab, then go to the Wireless Security sub tab.

3. If you would like to secure the router using a WEP code, just select WEP on the Security Mode option.

* There are two kinds of WEP code, on is a 64-bit encryption, and the other one is the 128-bits.
A 64-bits encryption requires a 10 digit code. That means, you need to create a 10 digit code on the router's page. It can be a 10 digit number such as your phone, or it could be all letters such as your name, however, for the letters you can only use letters A-F. . You can also create a combination of numbers and letters but then again, you have to limit it only up to 10 digits. Nothing more, nothing less.

* If you will select a 128-bits encryption, the same rule will apply, however you have to create a 26-digit codes. That means, 26 numbers, or a 26 letter word, or a combination of both.

4. Passphrase. In the Passphrase field, there is where you type any word you prefer, and hit the generate button. It will automatically, generate either a 10 or a 26-digit codes, depending if it is a 64-bit or a 128-bits encryption. But, I personally advice that you leave it blank so you can then create your own preferred wireless password.

5. Click on Save Settings.

Congratulations! Your network is now secured.

How to configure a wireless Linksys router using Cable connection

This procedure applies to most Linksys routers such as the following models:
WRT100
WRT110
WRT120N
WRT150
WRT150N
WRT160N
WRT160NL
WRT300N
WRT310N
WRT320N
WRT330N
WRT350N
WRT400N
WRT51AB
WRT54G
WRT54G2
  and a lot more

*Be sure that you have an Internet connection direct from the modem before you configure the router.

1. Make sure that the physical connection of your devices are correct. Take a cord or the RJ45 Ethernet cable, and plug it to the router's Internet port, plug the other end of that cord to the modem. Take another cable, and plug it to one of the router's four numbered ports, then plug the other end of the second cable to your computer's Ethernet or LAN port.

2. Press and hold the router's reset button (which can be found at the router's back panel) for 30 seconds.

3. Let go of the reset button.

4. Power off (unplug its power adapter) the router for a minute. This is also called as a power cycle.

5. Make sure that the router's Power led is then stable. If it is, you are now ready to access the router's page and configure it.

6.  Access the router's Setup Page. On your computer, open a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.), and on the Address bar type in the numbers 192.168.1.1, and press enter. (Tip: temporarily disable your pop up blocker so the log in box will appear on your screen).

7. If it will ask you for a log in, just leave the User Name, blank, and type the word admin (in lower case) in the Password. Press Enter.

You should then see a Setup Page similar to the image above.

8. On the Setup tab, make sure that the Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic.

9. Click on the MAC Address Clone sub tab. It is the tab, right beside Basic Setup. Click on Enable, and click on the button that says "Clone my PC's MAC", and click on Save Settings. (refer to the image below.)

 

10. Click on the Security tab, and make sure that the option "Block WAN or Anonymous Internet Requests" is not selected. Save the changes. (refer to the image below.)

11. Your router's settings is now properly configured. For the changes to take effect, do a complete powercycle.

12. Restart your computer. Power off the router, then the modem. Wait for a minute. Power on the modem, wait for its led lights to be stable, then power off the router.

You may open a new browser, and enjoy surfing the net.

You can do the following procedures for almost all types of Cable ISP such as the following:

Comcast

Cox

Charter

Cable Vision

iPhone no more. Hello N900!

Is the iPhone already outdated? Is there something new that has taken its throne? We'll, for most cellphone/gadgets enthusiast, the answer might be a big YES!

Recently, Nokia has released a so called "complete package" cellphone, which offers a lot of functionality. It is a high performance gadget that uses Linux Maemo technology. Infact, it is a computer and a cellphone in one. Maemo is an operating system for the Internet Tablet line of handheld computers. It was originally named "Internet Tablet OS" (source: en.wikipedia.org).Its design is much like the iPhone, however it has a sliding keyboard for convenience. It has everything you wanted for a cellphone, you can store music on it, take pictures, its wifi ready, has bluetooth, wide screen, touch screen and all other features.

Nokia is officially out in the market, but better check your wallet first because if you decide to purchase one, it will cost you $750.00!

Below are some of the key features and specifications of N900.

Display	3.5 inch touch-sensitive widescreen display 800 × 480 pixel resolution
Processor and 3D accelerator	TI OMAP 3430: ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz PowerVR SGX with OpenGL ES 2.0 support
Memory	Up to 1GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)
Mass memory	32 GB internal storage Store up to 7000 MP3 songs or 40 hours of high-quality video Up to 16 GB of additional storage with an external microSD card
GPS and navigation	Integrated GPS, Assisted-GPS, and Cell-based receivers Pre-loaded Ovi Maps application Automatic geotagging

Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, WiMAX, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It will be powered by Smart Tablet 2008, based on Maemo.

• 5 megapixel camera (2584 × 1938 pixels)
• TV out (PAL/NTSC) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in box) or WLAN/UPnP
• Maemo media player
• Supported protocols: Mail for Exchange, IMAP, POP3, SMTP
• Integrated hands-free stereo speakers/Internet Calling
• 32 GB internal storage

Whew! This is a must have!

Virus Alert!

Conficker is the name of the new virus that is created to attack Windows computers. It is also called the computer worm. It is believed to have the capability to get your passwords or accounts and log ins. So be very carefully when doing an important transaction over the Internet. Reports say, that the virus will start attacking computers last April 1, but there has not been any verified reports as of yet. Still, it is advised that people be very vigilant because as they say, the virus may attack anytime. Below are some tips on how you can prevent the virus from getting into your computer system.


1. Update your Anti-Virus software.

2. Do not open unknown or suspicious e-mails, as viruses can sometimes get into your computers through e-mails.

3. Do not browse malicious websites.

4. Do not share folders and files.

5. Do not use other people's USB drive.

6. Do not make any online transactions as of yet.

Wireless Internet

Ever wonder why americans are so into wireless technology? It is because of the obvious reason that it is convenient. Yes, imagine using your computer and getting online without all those cables and cords attached at the back of your computer going to your modem or router. Isn't it great? You can roam around the house or your office without hassles. You can go the rest room and bring your laptop with you. Wow! Such a wonderful thing a technology can do. It will really ease the life of people who cannot live without computers. There are companies who managed to come up with a product that satisfy the need for wireless Internet, some of them are the following: Cisco, Linksys, Belkin and Netgear. Most of the companies I mentioned are based in the USA. They have created what we call wireless routers. If you are not familiar with the term, routers are devices that is capable of making multiple computers get online at the same time, what made it more interesting is the fact that it is wireless. It has an external antenna which is the one responsible for broadcasting the wireles signal. Of course, you also need to make sure that the computer you are using has a wireless capability. If it is not a wireless computer, you can just purchase a wireless adapter and install it on the computer. You can then get online wirelessly, no more cables or cords needed. I suggest you try it out and experience how convenient it is to have a wireless connection at home, at your office or just anywhere.

In my next post, I will teach you how to configure a wireless router, and it is for free. Yes, most technicians would normally charge you just for configuring your device. By the way, below is a picture of what we call wireless router (just incase you have not seen one). Happy surfing!