Wi-Fi FAQS

What is Wi Fi?

A way to get Internet access, the term Wi Fi is a play upon the decades-old term HiFi that describes the type of output generated by quality musical hardware, Wi Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to define any of the wireless technology in the IEEE 802.11 specification - including (but not necessarily limited to) the wireless protocols 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. The Wi-Fi Alliance is the body responsible for promoting the term and its association with various wireless technology standards.

What is a Wi Fi Hotspot?

A Wi Fi hotspot is defined as any location in which 802.11 (wireless) technology both exists and is available for use to consumers. In some cases the wireless access is free, and in others, wireless carriers charge for Wi Fi usage. Generally, the most common usage of Wi Fi technology is for laptop users to gain Internet access in locations such as airports, coffee shops, and so on, where Wi Fi technology can be used to help consumers in their pursuit of work-based or recreational Internet usage.

How Can I Use Wi Fi?

You must be using a computer or PDA that has Wi Fi connectivity already working. Most portable computers can add Wi Fi using an adapter that plugs into a PC card slot or USB port.

Will I need to have an account with a Wi Fi service provider?

Generally, no. You should be able to sign up with the provider at the location. Many providers will display instructions when browser software opens on a WiFi-enabled computer. If you don't have an account, simply start your computer and make sure your Wi Fi card is plugged on. Then, open a browser.

Is Wi Fi the same as Bluetooth?

No. While both are wireless technology terms, Bluetooth technology lives under the IEEE protocol 802.15.1, while Wi Fi falls under the 802.11 specification. What this means for consumers is that appliances using Wi Fi technology and those using Bluetooth technology are not interoperable. Bluetooth and Wi Fi are different in several ways, and are not necessarily in competition. Wi Fi technology boasts faster data transfer speeds and range, making it a good replacement for Ethernet (802.3) systems, while Bluetooth requires less power and is therefore more prominent in small appliances, such as PDAs.

MSI Wind12 U230 a Real Netbook Remix

I've been waiting for these product to be available in the Philippine market, i think this MSI Wind U230 will change on how the way we see netbooks. The U230 comes with a Dual Core AMD processor better than Intel Atom IMO, forget about those ION Machines, cause this one will be its direct competitor, All AMD build with no licensing issues (oops Nvidia and Intel).

Here are its Key Features.

• The Latest AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• 12.1” 16:9 LED Backlit Widescreen Display
• 1366*768 HD Ready Display for clearer and sharper images
• 1.3kg ultra lightweight and ultraportable design
• 4 hrs battery life
• HDMI Output
• Brand new msi Ergonomic De-stress Keyboard

Full Specs:

Processor & Cache: AMD® Yukon CPU MV40/ L335 Processor
Operating System: Windows® 7 Home Premium
Chipsets: AMD RS780MN + SB710
System Memory: DDR2 667/800MHz, 2 SO-DIMM slots, Max: 4GB
LCD Display: 12.1" 1366*768 HD Ready
Graphics & Video Module: ATi Radeon HD3200, share with system memory
Audio: 2 high quality speakers
HDD: 160GB/250GB/320GB SATA
Webcam: 1.3M
Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/XD
Communication Port: Built-in 10/100/1000 LAN
Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card / Bluetooth V2.0 EDR Supported (Bluetooth is optional)
I/O Port: Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1
USB2.0 Port X 3
Mic-in Port X 1/Headphone Output X 1
LAN Port X 1
HDMI X 1
AC Adaptor: 65W
Battery Pack & Life: 3/6 cells (Optional)
Dimension & Weight: 297(L) X 190(D) X 24-31(H)mm
1.3KG with 3 cell battery

Configure Smartbro on Linux In Your Dell 3G10

Recently Dell released a new netbook that comes with a built-in HSDPA modem which is first in the Philippine market. If you are having problem trying to configure your smartbro on Linux OS, here is a simple step by step guide to help you.

Step 1. Right Click you Network Connection then click Edit Connections

Step 2. Go to Mobile Broadband Tab, highlight Smart then click Edit

Step 3. Remove the Username and Password (leave it blank).

Step 4. Rename the APN from internet to smartbro then click apply.

From there you can now start using your smartbro SIM to browse the Internet to almost anypart of the country.

Change The Size of Virtual Memory (Windows XP)

If you receive warnings that your virtual memory is low, you'll need to increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer, and the maximum size equal to three times the amount of RAM installed on your computer. If you see warnings at these recommended levels, then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.

Right Click My Computer then properties.

In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.

Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual memory, click Change.

Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.

Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change.

Click Custom size, type a new size in megabytes in the Initial size (MB) or Maximum size (MB) box, click Set, and then click OK.

Note
Increases in size usually don't require a restart for the changes to take effect, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.

Google Chrome on Top

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Language Translator Sidebar (Gadget)

Want to impress friends buy speaking mulitple languange in your chat or shout in your facebook? Here is a cool and simple gadget available for windows 7 and vista, the Language Translator. This gadget can auto translate in 43 languages. Just select from which language you want to translate and to where you want to translate it, then type the word, then bang! an instant translation. chladný!

Download here

Θέλετε να εντυπωσιάσετε τους φίλους αγοράσει μιλώντας mulitple languange σας στο chat ή φωνάζουν το facebook σας; Εδώ είναι ένα δροσερό και απλό εργαλείο διαθέσιμο για Windows 7 και Vista, η Γλώσσα Μεταφραστής. Αυτό το gadget μπορεί αυτόματη μετάφραση σε 43 γλώσσες. Απλά επιλέξτε από ποια γλώσσα θέλετε να μεταφράσετε και στο σημείο όπου θέλετε να το μεταφράσετε, στη συνέχεια, πληκτρολογήστε τη λέξη, τότε bang! μια στιγμή μετάφραση. chladný!

Windows 7 Custom Theme

All you Windows 7 users out there here is a simple step on how to customize themes.

You can change individual parts of a theme (the desktop background, window color, sounds, and screen saver), and then save the revised theme for your own use or to share with other people.

To change parts of a theme

1.Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type personalization, and then click Personalization.
2.Click the theme that you want to change to apply it to your desktop.
3.Do one or more of the following:
•To change the background, click Desktop Background, select the check box for the image that you want to use, and then click Save changes.
•To change the color of window borders, click Window Color, click the color that you want to use, adjust the intensity, and then click Save changes.
•To change the sounds for the theme, click Sounds, click an item in the Sound Schemes list, and then click OK.
•To add or change a screen saver, click Screen Saver, click an item in the Screen saver list, change any settings that you want to change, and then click OK.
Your revised theme will appear under My Themes as an unsaved theme. If you want to come back to your unsaved theme later, make sure you save it.

To save a revised theme for your use only

To save your revised theme to use on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type personalization, and then click Personalization.
2.Click your revised theme to apply it to the desktop.
3.Click Save theme.
4.Type a name for your theme, and then click Save.
The theme will appear under My Themes. Note that themes saved this way can't be shared with other people.

To save a revised theme to share with friends and family

To share a revised theme, follow the steps below. You can share your theme using e‑mail, a network, or an external hard disk.
1.Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type personalization, and then click Personalization.
2.Click your revised theme to apply it to the desktop.
3.Right-click the theme, and then click Save theme for sharing.
4.In the File name box, type a name for your theme, and then click Save.
By default, Windows saves the theme in your My Documents folder.