Cable internet connection for all the family

Advantages: Share your cable broadband connection
Disadvantages: Requires a bit of technical skill

...a 'Webstar' cable modem which presents an ethernet connection to my house, you plug a patch cable into your PC and away you go, the troubles only start when you want to add a second, third fourth or subsequent connection. The simplest way to arrange for this is to fit an ethernet card in each of your PC systems, and plug in one computer at a time - unfortunately only one system can use the link, and it's only a matter of time before two people want to connect, and the arguments start all over again. Microsoft offer an 'Internet connection sharing' facility - but this means you have to install two network cards into one PC, set up the software, and still need to buy a hub. Personally, I found this a bit tedious, not least of all because you need to make sure the 'sharing' PC is on whenever anybody else wants to use the connection, but it...

dobieg 07.10.2004 · Read review
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Review of Kobian 'Mercury' KOB BR100 cable router

Another Cable Review!

Advantages: Durable; Brand name; Reliable
Disadvantages: Relatively expensive; Overkill for a 56k connection

...Cables are heavily underrated. Everyone always thinks their computer will run faster if they upgrade their hardware or OS, but the humble cable almost always gets ignored. So, Belkin came up with this 'high speed' premium cable to help convince people that they need a new cable to make their lives complete, or rather, make their internet connection 'as fast as a speeding bullet'. The Internet Modem cable, unsurprisingly, is used to connect your modem, be it internal or external, to your standard BT wall outlet. On one end you have the typical RJ-11 plug, and on the other, a BT plug has already been connected. This means you don't have to go out and buy any converters. The RJ-11 plug is of similar style to some of Belkin's RJ-45 plugs, with tabs protruding up the sides to prevent you from accidentally disconnecting the plug from its...

Weltmeister 17.02.2004 · Read review
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Review of Belkin High Speed Internet Modem Cable phone cable - 2.1 m

Cable is good for me

Advantages: good service so far
Disadvantages: can have some technical difficulties but don't we all

...It was about 2 years ago that i decided to give cable internet a try after i saw an advert for £10 and surf all you want. I thought this would be ideal for me and since i have swapped over to cable from freeserve i have only gone forward. In comparison to freeserve, it is quicker and easier to use. I know it costs more but then there is no log in delay or time delay on pages like there is with the FREE freeserve. Why do you think freeserve is slower - because its free and more people use it. For just £10 internet fee and then £9 in service charge and VAT, i get to surf all day, every day and there are no further charges incurred only the total cost of £19. We got the offer when the second line installation was free with the internet sign up and line rental was free for a yr so we got quite a good deal. I know the Blueyonder...

Paula_23_uk 23.02.2001 · Read review
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Amazing Little Cable

Advantages: Synchronizes mobile phone to PC
Disadvantages: None

...Drive and the user-friendly installation process was done with utmost ease. Nokia CA-42 Mobile phone cable must not be used while the installation is on process. When Nokia PC suite installation is finished, that's the time to plug the Nokia CA-42 Mobile phone cable to the computer's USB port and attach the phone to the other end of the cable. When my computer crashed, I had it sent to the technician for reformatting. When it was time for re-installation of drivers, I forgot where I hid the Nokia PC Suite CD. But then I was amazed that Nokia PC Suite driver was available in the internet. All I did was download Nokia PC Suite from the internet without the CD. SYNCHRONIZATION AND FILE TRANSFER When Nokia CA-42 Mobile phone cable is used to connect the phone to the computer, I can synchronize my phone with my computer. All...

browndoll 06.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Nokia CA-42 Mobile phone cable

Official Wii Component Video Cable

Advantages: Far better picture than standard composite, better looking games
Disadvantages: Expensive, Only needed for larger screens 32" or greater

...After the release of the little white bundle of joy on the 8/12/2006 people were given a composite cable to show off their new shinny new console. AV enthusiasts all know a composite signal is the poor quality option for showing video on their TV's - what people really want is RGB or Component video input. As console manufactures are out to make a profit they usually bundle the cheapest and most compatible option with the console and then release upgrades to that product for people who need or want it. Nintendo understand this and have released two video upgrade options - the Wii RGB cable or the Wii Component cable. Lets get things straight from the off, The Nintendo Wii is not a High Definition Console, What this cable does offer is a enhanced image resolution of 480p. I finally got hold of the component video cable after...

tungst3n 20.01.2007 · Read review
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Love is there on the internet

Advantages: -
Disadvantages: -

...***Forgive me if the category choice for this seems a little odd . The only other close one was Online Dating, which in my mind ties in with dating websites and suchlike, and really doesn't apply to my situation . Also, this review is probably not going to be particularly useful to anyone - it's simply me documenting my experience of an internet relationship . Please rate it as you find it, but bear in mind my category dilemma *** I first met Phill in September last year. I'd been playing an online multiplayer game for about 3 years up to that point, when I started to get a little tired of always playing with American players - nothing against them, just the timing of activities never seemed to work for me . So, I asked on the games forums if anyone had a UK linkshell (similar to a guild) they'd be happy for me to join, I got a reply...

Thehonesttruth 17.06.2009 (20.06.2009) · Read review
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Wii component cable- Well worth the money

Advantages: sharper/brighter picture, opens up more ports on TV, saves hassle.
Disadvantages: quite expensive for a simple console improvement

...The Nintendo Wii component video cable really is a sound investment if you are the owner of an HD/ LCD TV, and obviously a nintendo Wii. Before i bought it, i had trouble with the picture quality and contrast on many of the games. Games such as Wii Sports were fine, but more of the action/adventure games such as Zelda or Splinter Cell give a very dark picture which can sometimes be hard to make out what was happening. The only way i could combat this problem was to adjust the contrast on my television which did help, but was alot of hassle. With the component cable, the picture is not only much brighter, but much sharper and defined. It gets rid of the hassle of having to turn the contrast back down after playing on the Wii and improves the overall gaming experiance. Another bonus is that on your HD TV, this cable plugs into...

Mattletcher 10.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Nintendo Wii Component Video Cable

The GAMEware component cable spices up the Wii's HD graphics.

Advantages: Improves the graphical quality of games, Cheaper than the official cable.
Disadvantages: I suppose some people will unfairly compare the Wii and the 360/PS3 graphics and be disappointed?

...Having previously played my Wii on a regular old television I was more than happy with the graphics in game. However upon moving house and purchasing a Samsung LCD TV which is HD compatible, I figured buying a component cable couldn?t hurt and I had heard good things about its effect upon games. I did not have the money at the time to purchase the official Nintendo one, and when talking about it with the kind and helpful assistants in GAME, they assured me theirs was just as good and a fraction of the price. I had never been let down by them before so I bought it and went home straight away to see the effect it would have, especially on games with already spectacular graphics like Metroid Prime 3 and Super Mario Galaxy. Difference in Picture Quality Being unsure of the effect it would have, I performed a blind test with a friend...

Eisbrecher 10.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Wii Component Cable

Be careful next time you need to call .. 'THE CABLE GUY' ..

Advantages: Well.... Jim Carrey stars in it!
Disadvantages: it possibly could have done with just a touch more humor.

...--------------------------------------- THE CABLE GUY on DVD --------------------------------------- This film was first released in 1996 and it was officially a box office FLOP . I was actually quite surprised to learn that on watching the DVD. Jim Carrey was already quite a well recognized face in the movie industry by the time that 'The Cable Guy' was released . His previous roles had included the lead part in the 2 ACE VENTURER movies( I love both of those films) and also the Riddler in BATMAN FOREVER(my son likes this one) . I first saw this movie a few years after its release, on pay per view . I loved this film so much that my sister on knowing this decided to buy it for me as a present a few birthday's ago.It was a GREAT choice as it is still a favorite of mine all these years on. ---------- Plot ---------- Jim Carrey...

bobbetta 11.09.2009 · Read review
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CIAO's Internet

Advantages: Sourse of inspiration and much usefulness. An easy place to start your ciao-ing. Gets great reads.
Disadvantages: You may not eb interested in the internet, but this is where it all happens (mostly)

...Let me first make this clear; this is my opinion on the internet section on Ciao, and not the internet as a whole. With all the time I spend on the Internet, I’d forgive you all for thinking it was my number one favourite thing in the whole big wide World. Its raining though (lots), so this year, I’ve had my first real introduction in to the ways of the web. However, with its overall growth in popularity, all around the globe, it comes as no surprise that Ciao’s Internet section is as popular as it is. I think (actually...I KNOW), it’s been one of my most successful areas of writing in. This is mostly because this section is where you’ll find the opinions on Ciao itself. They actually provide probably less actual help than some others, but are always an interesting read. Opinions on ‘How...

BJEEE 08.02.2001 (10.02.2001) · Read review
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