OT: Technology and Geek Stuff Thread

[Newbomb Turk]

you set the admin password on hte router, then you assign a key (WEP WKA) for the wireless network

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm

[CGVT]

That's what I did. So I guess I do have a network. Ha!

[-Deborah-]

Yes if you have computers connecting to your router wirelessly, you sure do.

[CGVT]

Yes if you have computers connecting to your router wirelessly, you sure do.

I thought a network meant that you were sharing stuff between computers or printers etc etc. Ha!

[Newbomb Turk]

yeah, it does, but even if you don't, you might be, and if you let the neighbors log into you wireless router, you 'me and the wife' photo folder may be shared

[-Deborah-]

yeah, it does, but even if you don't, you might be, and if you let the neighbors log into you wireless router, you 'me and the wife' photo folder may be shared

So, CG has a folder of him, you, and his wife?

Interesting.

[yooperman]

Check around locally too, there might be someone in your community builds computers. Might be able to get you a good deal on a box that way.

Good point Frank. My nephew does a lot of that stuff. He just gave me a Dell that he reworked. Now I can't figure how to hook it up since there's no place to plug my phone lines in. He's going to stop here after work and get everything going.

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Another day or two and I'll be speeding around the internet like a champ, going from porn site to porn site.

[Drew]

So, CG has a folder of him, you, and his wife?

Interesting.

Now we know why Deac has a vested interest in CG's network security.

Good point Frank. My nephew does a lot of that stuff. He just gave me a Dell that he reworked. Now I can't figure how to hook it up since there's no place to plug my phone lines in. He's going to stop here after work and get everything going.

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Another day or two and I'll be speeding around the internet like a champ, going from porn site to porn site.

You won't be 'speeding' anywhere with phone lines.

[Panoptes]

Check your internet speed time again......

using a new government tool:

http://www.broadband.gov/

[Panoptes]

Is anywhere here a Boxee Box owner/user?

http://www.boxee.tv/box

I just ran across it for the first time tonight and I am immediately interested in its versatility and ability to save us major monthly satellite feed costs.

I would appreciate any firsthand knowledge any of you could share on this product.

Thx in advance.

[Coop]

A coworker of mine is - I am very seriously considering building an HTPC to reduce our cable bill.

[Sweatpants Murphy]

I would also appreciate info on the boxee from a current user

[Panoptes]

Hey Coop,

What's up man? Hope you and family are doing well.

Do me a favor and let me know what your co-wkr says about that product.

I would love nothing more than to to from $80/mo for DTV to nothing (existing DSL fee excluded bcz I need that for work and of course this product).

[Coop]

will do -G-

Fam is ok - both kids (especially my son!) doing well. I'll shoot you a PM as soon as I can get more info.

You dropping Sunday ticket as well?

[Panoptes]

Dropped the NFL ST more than 2 seasons ago and won't sign up for it this year either.

With passing on it this year, we will have saved close to $1,000 over 3 seasons.

Internet game feeds and NFL.com live game stat updates do just fine.