Tuesday, January 28, 2014

About Computer Networking: The 25 Worst Passwords of 2013

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If anyone reading our newsletter this week uses the password "123456" on any network device, please take a minute to change it to something better. It's one of the easiest things you can do to protect your network. More - About the 25 Worst Passwords of 2013.


Introduction to Computer Network Security
And if you are using "password" as your password, the article linked above should be added to your required reading list. Also, don't forget to eat your vegetables.
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Readers Respond: Xbox Connection Problems
"My Xbox 360 Slim will not connect to Xbox Live. I tried clearing the cache, but that did not work. Then I turned off the router - that did not work. I have a wired connection that it won't detect - it keeps telling me to find a wireless network when it is $@"!/$ wired... ." -Guest

Tips for Troubleshooting Slow Home Internet Connections

 This checklist describes common causes for slow Internet connections from homes. A poor-performing connection can be caused by broadband router configuration issues, wireless interference, or any of several other technical issues with your home network. Follow these steps to diagnose slow Internet connections.


Who Created the Internet?

Who do we have to thank for all of these security issues and technical problems that take so much of our time to troubleshoot? There's no one person, unfortunately.



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