In this world, we have an idea that newer is always better, which isn’t always necessarily the case. When it comes to Internet technology, though, newer can most definitely be better. In fact, with each generation of Internet, speed and other factors just about doubles. If you are wondering exactly what’s different about the newest Internet technology, 4G, here are just a few of the answers.
The main difference between this new Internet technology and previous technological breakthroughs is sped. Basically, 4G is about twice as fast as 3G, which is about twice as fast as 2G. You may be wondering what you can do with all this extra speed. For one thing, you can surf the Internet more quickly when you’re connected to the latest technology, and you can also communicate more quickly through your new connection. Obviously, more speed will also allow you to enjoy easier access to regular websites on your laptop no matter where you are.
4G mobile Internet also has more bandwidth than its lower generation counterparts. The extra bandwidth allows you to do things that were never before possible with 2G and 3G connections. For instance, you can easily upload and download large files without totally freezing up your computer, and you can also watch streaming video and listen to streaming music through your mobile Internet connection. This extra bandwidth is so much that you can connect to mobile Internet and feel just like you’re computing at home.
Since 4G Internet gives you all these extra perks, you might be wondering exactly where you can get it. There aren’t a whole lot of companies who are using these connections now, and the ones that are have it within limited areas. Basically, this type of connection is just like 3G connections in that it is going to start out with small coverage areas and increase as its popularity grows. This means that you might not always be able to get the newest mobile technology wherever you go, but there is a solution.
Basically, some of the companies who offer 4G Internet access also offer the older 3G technology. Sometimes you can get a really excellent plan that will allow you to tap into both of these technologies. Basically, you’ll get a card that will allow your laptop to pick up the mobile Internet signal, and you’ll be able to get both the 4G and the 3G signal from your chosen Internet company. Your laptop will be set up so that it automatically connects when you’re in a 4G network, but when you get out of range, you’ll switch over to the other network. Your speed and bandwidth will suffer a bit, but you’ll have a larger range of connectivity.
Once you’ve decided to go with the latest Internet technology, you’ll never go back. Don’t forget that each time the next generation of Internet comes out, it is twice as fast and twice as good. Even if you think that it can’t be that much better than the mobile technology you have right now, you’ll be blown away when you try the newest options on the market.
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#1 by ~Angela~ on July 14th, 2009
Go to http://Powerleap.com download their free Upgrade Configuator. It will quick analyze your PC and offer suggestions and what to upgrade from your processor to memory. You do not have to purchase the parts form them. Search for least expensive parts online.
#2 by Emocide Organ on July 14th, 2009
Internet Technology has been very advantageous to everyone. We cannot deny the fact that people around the world have been in touch by a mere click of their hands. Business had been very fast in these terms. It made the world smaller. However, there also disadvantages if Internet is used as a means to engage in cybersex or its equivalent. I agree with the first answerer that the use of internet must be in moderate, I would also add that it must be used as an advantage tool.
I agree on the point you are driving but people must have a sense of responsibility in the usage of such tools. We must learn to face the good values it gives rather than use it to deviate people to wrongdoings. Literelly, everything in this world has its good and evil. It is up to us citizens to do what is right.
Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
#3 by ??????? ? on July 14th, 2009
If you have a built in wireless card, turn it on and connect to your network.
If you are connecting with a wire, you should have internet immediately.
If you don't have a built in wireless card, and you have a home network, buy a card and then connect to your network.
Edit-
Wired means you need an ethernet cable. They can also be called Cat5
#4 by kathy_is_a_nurse on July 14th, 2009
Well, the Folding @ home project was a major breakthrough with computers using distributed computing.
What it did was had tons of people around the world download and install a program that ran while they were not using their computer. These programs processed small bits of information to help the main computers process Protein folding.
http://folding.stanford.edu/
#5 by Chancellor T on July 14th, 2009
The PS3 is WAY over priced for what you get. The game selection is terrible and not to mention LIVE play is A MILLION times better on Xbox. Xbox CRUSHES the PS3. Are you seriously considering the PS3 over the Xbox? Please don't choose the overpriced piece of hardware called the PS3 over the Xbox. The Xbox graphics with a high-def. cable is way better than the PS3 and everyone knows the Xbox probably has 50 more games than the PS3 and not to mention it is $200 less. The Xbox is 10x better than the PS3 and it's insane to even think the PS3 is better. The PS3 is technolgically built better but go ahead and buy it because the CD goes in "cooler" than the Xbox…What a waste…
Hope this helps!
#6 by Patrick W on July 15th, 2009
#7 by chichilo on July 17th, 2009
Did you have Internet service before the new laptop? If so, what sort; how were you connected, and what happens when you try to set the new notebook up that way?