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    Windows 7 How do I access a known wi-fi hot spot?

    Am on dreaded dial-up for reasons only Verizon can explain and bought an MSI 12.1 inch notebook to connect to wi-fi in nearby city. What are the steps to connect after I boot up/open the notebook? Thanks for any advice!
  2. Windows 7 Improve Page Load Times: A Comparison of ISP vs. Alternative DNS Services

    If any of you are as tired of slow loading pages as I am, you might benefit from this tip. It all depends on your ISP and its ability to quickly resolve DNS functions. Anyway, I have tested My ISP (Verizon) vs. OpenDNS vs. GoogleDNS. With the final results being that GoogleDNS loads my pages an...
  3. Looking for a PDA, not a smartphone

    I'm on the Verizon network, and i can't afford the data plans they charge for. But i'm looking for a PDA i can sync up with my computer, organize my contacts and appointments, and have wireless internet on it via Wifi. Can anyone recommend a model/brand? I was looking into Palm, but they sort of...
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    Windows 7 No networking - new Windows 7 computer - TCP/IPv4 and TCP/IPv6 - Odd IPCONFIG results

    No networking - new Windows 7 computer - TCP/IPv4 and TCP/IPv6 - Odd IPCONFIG results ----------------- The computer is Windows-7 64-bit. I'm on Comcast - cable-modem. The router is a DLink gaming router. I've bypassed the router - that didn't help. I've been stuggling with this for days -...
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    Windows 7 Problem running a router with verizon modem and Win7

    The Verizon modem I am using is a Westell 6100F. The router I am using is a Netgear WGR614 v6. When the computer is hooked directly to the modem, I can access the internet and also access the modem at Link Removed. When the computer is hooked to the router and the router is disconnected from...
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Pier to Pier Network

    I recently purchased a Lexmark wireless printer, the spftware was vista I downloaded the new Win 7 software. Inastalled everything no isues and use Verizon 3G wireless for internet access. I tried to set up a pier to pier network to communicate with the printer. Mu computer network...
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    Windows 7 "Unidentified Network" problem, no solutions working

    "Unidentified Network" problem, no solutions working -- EDIT: Problem solved The "unidentified network" problem seems to be fairly widespread. In my case, I just upgraded my computer from 32-bit XP to 64-bit 7 via custom install of a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Pack. Some basic details of...
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    Windows 7 Need Guidance on Installing Chipset Drivers After Windows 7 Upgrade and BIOS Flash

    Hi, I've done the most recent bios flash and I'm thinking that the chipset update needs to be installed after installing win7 since I don't think it installs anything that would be helpful for wiping out the old os for the new or does it install something for the bios also? I'm attaching the...
  9. Windows 7 Intermittent Connection Issues with IE8 on Windows 7 x64 and FiOS Internet

    I'm running Win7 x64 and love it so far. However, I'm seeing some oddities when I browse using IE8. For example: if I navigate to www.yahoo.com, it'll error out and not connect. If I hit refresh immediately, it still won't connect. If I wait a few mins then hit F5, it'll connect and run great...
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    Windows 7 Is Windows Mail gone???

    In Vista I used to have my Verizon e-mail forwarded to my Windows mail. Just a click on the start menu and there it was. My question is...Do I now have to go to my e-mail servers home page to check my mail? Say it aint so........:confused:
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    Windows Vista Windows 7 build 7000 slow internet speeds

    Hey guys, im new here i just registered and would like to say hi to everyone. Anyway, I just installed Windows 7 build 7000 and i have been having problems with my internet connection. I have verizon DSL 768/128kbps. On all my other computers running XP the download speeds are usually ~90kb/s...
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    Windows Vista Vista does not allow access to certain websites

    I’m currently running Windows Vista Ultima 32bit on a Dell Inspiron D530. My problem is I can’t access certain websites i.e. LINKEDIN the browser will search forever and not find the site. I don’t think it’s a browser issues (Internet Explorer), the same problem occurs on Safari as well. I’ve...
  13. Windows XP network connection problems on Windows Vista

    I'm trying to help a friend get her new Windows Vista (Acer Aspire) computer running smoothly, but she's having problems staying connected to the Internet. She's got high speed cable from Verizon, and of course they say they're not to blame. Her computer stays connected when she's over at my...
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    Windows 7 Desktop Wireless Issue

    Hello , I'm having issue with wireless at my new townhome. I had Verizon Fios Installed and I'm attempting to connect with my desktop. I have a dell Dimension E521 with Vista and I bought a Trend Net USB adapter, and Dynex PCI card. The adapter showed me the wireless networks the first time I...