*Update – Dec 17* – The issue was an open div tag on my Comcast posting below. Using G2 to enter the images I had tried to erase one that was not inserted correctly and it left behind the unclosed div tag. Editting the HTML code directly (need to do this in Firefox, since IE will … Continue reading Broken Sidebar
While talking with one of the Vonage reps during my recent issues, they put me on to this website called “The List: The Definitive ISP Buyer’s guide“. It lists loads of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that I certainly did not know about when I was looking for an alternative to Comcast.
These are the two resources I currently use for testing my broadband connection speed. This first one I was turned onto by Darrel Orpen and it is my current first choice: testmy.net. Look for their new “dual test” option to test first your download speed, then your upload speed in sequence. They even have a, … Continue reading How fast is your Broadband connection?
A friend was asking recently about broadband alternatives as well as wireless. I thought I’d post our exchange so that other folks can see and compare with their own experiences. Or better yet maybe this can help clarify the alternatives for somebody. Can you tell me what you know about the best DSL and wireless … Continue reading DSL & Wireless Internet Info
 *Update* check out this posting. I do NOT recommend this router. I’m sitting here now with a new D-Link DI-524 on my desk. I ordered this to replace my venerable WRT54G. The WRT54G is generally a well regarded wireless router but if you search my blog for “WRT54G” you’ll see some of the interesting issues … Continue reading D-Link DI-524
It turns out that the lightning strike I encountered back in August toasted my DirectTV unit. Not totally, mind you, but enough that it was acting really wonky. Couldn’t get some channels any longer, sometimes it would reboot for no reason and the 30 second skip simply takes you to either the end or the … Continue reading Getting DirecTV Tivo to update over Vonage
Even though my phone lines have always been run through my surge protector. For some reason I had not run my incoming cable wire through the surge protector as well. I just left it as the technician installed it. Yes, it’s now surge protected too. Yes I had a technician install my cable – it … Continue reading Cable Modem Addendum
