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So, now you've got your broadband package and you are raring to go! But first, make sure you are secure and safe to do so without being prayed upon by the evils of the online world.
If you bought a "package" with a broadband company there is most likely a CD-ROM in the box your other pieces arrived in. You should check it to see if it includes a "firewall".

Installing firewall software stops people online and in your area accessing your files, removing and adding to them. There is usually a free trail period on these before you need to begin paying, but be aware that there are plenty of free virus protection programs available online, such as Avast!, which is just as good.

Once you set up your router and broadband, you will be able to access the settings via software on your PC. Do this right away so as not to allow people to access your computer files before you finalise your settings.

The first thing to do is to check if there is an option for the network to be public. This is often on "allow". Change this immediately, and then remove the default passwords and usernames and change them to something completely different.
Try to use a password that is at least 8 characters long, with numbers, letters AND symbols if your program allows it. You must remember that hackers enjoy a challenge, so you need to make the passwords as personal and private as you can - so no birth dates or street names!

When you are on your router set up menu, there should be an option for you to enter an IP code that you can enter onto all the machines you wish to be able to access the network. Change this from the default as soon as possible. It may be advisable to update this every couple of months, just so you can ensure nobody is going to come close to working out what it is.

There will be express instructions with your router on how to secure it, and you should try to implement as many of them as you can.

Unfortunately, every time the broadband and internet businesses bring out more ways to help keep customers safe and secure, the internet criminals are developing more ways to barge through the barriers. Hacking is becoming more popular than ever due to more people being online. Try to keep as hidden and protected as possible.

For broadband deals that are suitable to you, be sure you compare broadband online. Why not do a broadband speed test to see how your current provider compares?

If you are using a dial-up internet service provider for SEO, it could be costing you a lot of time and money. This is especially true if most of your search engine optimization work is off-site optimization, including building links by submitting your websites to directories and submitting your articles to article directories.

I was submitting my articles and websites to directories using a dial-up internet service provider for several months. The work was very tedious and time consuming. Then, later using a cable internet service provider, what took me almost 3 months to do with the dial-up internet service provider, I was doing in a week with the cable internet service provider.

Going from a dial-up internet service provider to a DSL internet service provider can drastically improve the amount of work you can do in a certain amount of time also. Say, for example, your current dial-up connection speed averages around 30 kilobits per second and you switch to a DSL internet service provider. that has an average connection speed of 300 kilobits per second. The new DSL ISP is ten times faster than your dial-up connection. So, you would be able to do around ten times as much work.

Brian Shoemaker is the owner of ISPShakedown.com - directory of DSL and Cable internet service providers.

On your visit to Santiniketan you will notice yourself drawn to a place called the asrham that comprises all that Kabi Guru (Lord of Poets) Rabindranath Tagore had established.

Approximately 200 Kilometres North of Kolkata, Santiniketan is connected by road and rail. The nearest railway station is Bolpur.

Santiniketan means "abode of peace". In 1863, a meditation center was founded at Santiniketan by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, the father of the world famous bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. He had established the Brahmo Vidyalaya and in 1901 another open-air laboratory school. In 1921, it had expanded into Visva-Bharati University. Visva-Bharati is a residential university with International body, hostels and extensive grounds. It includes separate colleges for fine arts and crafts, dance, music, teachers training, Asian Languages, technology, post graduate studies and research. "Rabindra-Sadhana" is the university's museum and the center for the study of Tagore. There is another institution for rural reconstruction, health, social welfare, and the revival of the folk arts at Sriniketan , which is very close to Santiniketan. This institution also founded by Tagore in 1922.

Santiniketan is the embodiment of serenity and peace, far removed from the concrete jungle. Here imposing sculptures of Ram Kinkar greet you at every turn of the road. Paintings of Nandalal, Abanindranath and Binod Bihari captivate your senses.

Uttarayan is the complex where Rabindranath lived, has a museum and art gallery.

Visva Bharati University is the University at Santiniketan, 2 km from the nearest railway station Bolpur, is now a centre of international studies and culture. The university is also open to visitors.

Sriniketan, a centre for traditional handicrafts like batik (on leather, cloth and silk), pottery, weaving kantha embroidery and dokra tribal handicrafts is situated three kilometers from Santiniketan.

His residence, a prayer hall for the community, the school, the university, and various areas for cultural activities.

The Ashram area represents the encouragement and belief of Tagore even though it seems overshadowed by the university.

A visitor usually takes cycle rickshaw rides in and around the area. What would draw your attention would be boards that say Heritage Complex. Although the saddened state of the buildings do not have the basic paint jobs done and doesn't fit with the image of a heritage complex, you would not really mind it.

There are plenty of places to stay in Santiniketan. On reaching there, be sure to ask any of the locals. People all over Bengal are known for giving good directions.

Long live Santiniketan, long live Tagore.

To Lean more about this fascinating town visit Santiniketan

Arjun Mukherjee, a lover of travel and leisure and also a musician. To learn about him please visit http://www.arjun.in

According to statistics released by the BBC during the summer of last year, nine out of ten users connect to the internet using a broadband connection.

The simple reason for this is that over the year's broadband has gotten cheaper and faster. Exactly how fast and how cheap your broadband package will be is influenced by a number of factors.

Availability and how exactly the broadband reaches your home will play a large role, with ADSL and cable being the most established methods of connection within the UK.

ADSL has proven considerably popular for home users and small businesses as it allows for far faster download speeds when compared to traditional dial-up services; ADSL is also "always on", meaning users don't need to dial in.

As its popularity has grown, so has the demand for faster download speeds, in response to this various new technologies are emerging such as ADSL2 and ADSL2+. These technological advancements will allow providers to offer download speeds of up to 24Mbps.

The other gripe users have with ADSL is the slow uploading speed, which is where SDSL comes in; as this allows for much faster upload speeds. This is particularly useful for businesses or those hosting websites; however, it does require a separate line.

The second major broadband technology is cable, with an estimated 45% of broadband users connecting to the internet this way. Its popularity is likely to be linked with its convenience, as providers often bundle broadband, TV and telephone services into one package.

The difference with cable is that it does not make use of your telephone line, but a cable and modem that is provided as part of package. Also, availability depends on whether or not a provider has cabled your street.

For the more remote user requiring broadband access, there is satellite broadband This broadband technology however, often works out considerably more expensive than ADSL and cable.

As you may know, there has been a real need for a single cellular phone directory - cell phone white pages so to speak - in order to help people find necessary cell phone numbers to reach their friends and family, and to find out whose number is showing up on the Caller ID. However, while most cellular phone providers are currently taking part in a project that will include all of the numbers in a single directory, Verizon has refused to participate in this opt-in service that will list the cellular phone numbers.

As cellular phones become much more popular - and, often replace landlines altogether - the demand for a practical white pages services is ever growing. Not only are searchers hoping to see a functional cell phone number directory, but so are the cell phone subscribers themselves. The desire on the subscriber side started slowly, but it is now climbing more quickly.

However, the one primary concern is privacy. Cell phone users don't want to be made susceptible to telemarketing on their cell phones. This is especially true in the case where cellular phones are left on while driving, and for customers who pay for their cell phone use by the minute. Cell phone users are already being inundated with unwanted text message ads and emails on their cell phones. It will only get worse it telemarketers work their way onto the scene.

For this reason, the database in the works is also being kept quite secret, and there is no plan to open it up to the public. The use for the database will be for those who phone 411. The database will never be open to sale to telemarketers. The operators will need to use passwords to access the information of an individual, and then they are required to immediately purge the data. Calling 411 for the mobile number will come with a fee ranging somewhere between 25 cents to $2.50 per search - much too costly for telemarketers.

Verizon Wireless, however, still sees the chance for abuse. Therefore, they refuse to take part in this project and risk the privacy of their customers. Therefore, to find cell phone numbers in a directory, you can use this resource to check your free options before purchasing from an online reverse phone service.

Dan Krasky writes informative articles about telecommunications and phone numbering. You can find the caller source of any U.S. phone at http://www.searchthisphonenumber.com

Internet has become one of the most important parts of our life. Internet is self-sufficient of serving all of our queries that is why almost every person and businesses are completely depended on the Internet. However, the Internet is profitable and useful only in one case, if we are getting it on time and on high-Speed. Nowadays, Broadband is the most reliable way of getting high-speed Internet at your fingertips. With every passing moment, more and more people are moving towards the advantages of broadband. In this fast-moving world, remaining one step ahead from rest is what everyone wants, and the Broadband is helping a lot in achieving this state. It does not matter, whether the end customer is a home user or a business user, the Broadband has become necessary for everyone.

There are various Broadband Service providers in the market. These broadband providers offer a range of attractive plans and services to the end users. Even sometimes, the service provider may offer free access to their services, but in this case, you should be willing to surf the Internet with all the pop-ups enabled. These pop-ups usually show banners and ads from their advertisers. But one should avoid these offers as they may cause serious damage to your PC.

There are many big names in broadband service industry in the UK like Homecall Broadband, Wanadoo Broadband, BT Broadband, and many more. These companies are providing great deals on their services and they are really making broadband the most trusted way of connecting your worlds. All broadband providers are distinctive in their own way. The best way to get a good deal from these providers is by comparing them. There are many websites available on the Internet that offers great comparisons and shows better results. One should compare each deal deeply so that he or she can enjoy the speed and not the annoyance. On balance, the broadband is here to make our life easier and it should remain the same.

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