TELEGRAPH.CO.UK -- Nov 17 -- New children's social network called Moshi Monsters launched in UK. Moshi Monster is a group of cute or scary monsters kids can adopt. Once a monster is adopted within the game, it's up to the user to nurture it and be responsible for its wellbeing, creating what the site's founder, Michael Acton Smith, hopes is an emotional connection between pet and user, reinforced as the monster develops throughout the game. In US, websites for pre-teens are growing faster than adult-orientated sites and the big money is indeed with this market. Neopets, social network where kids can adopt a virtual pets, was acquired by Viacom in 2005 for $160 million (L80 million) and Club Penguin's by Disney for $350 million (L175 million) in August. Other popular children's social networks are Imbee.com, Barbiegirls.com. FULL ARTICLE @ TELEGRAPH.CO.UK
Read More ...Firefox Fast Speed Tweak Improve Browsing Speed
Posted by Admin at 1:47 AM Labels: Networking News, TipsGosh, firefox is already damn fast but did you know that you can tweak it and improve the speed even more faster?
That’s the beauty of this program being open source.
Here’s what you do:
In the URL bar, type “about:config” and press enter. This will bring up the configuration “menu” where you can change the parameters of Firefox.
Double Click on the following settins and put in the numbers below - for the true / false booleans - they’ll change when you double click.browser.tabs.showSingleWindowModePrefs – true
network.http.max-connections – 48
network.http.max-connections-per-server – 16
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy – 8
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server – 4
network.http.pipelining – true
network.http.pipelining.maxrequests – 100
network.http.proxy.pipelining – true
network.http.request.timeout – 300
One more thing… Right-click somewhere on that screen and add a NEW -> Integer. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0”. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives. Since you’re broadband - it shouldn’t have to wait.
10 tips for improving your wireless network
Posted by Admin at 1:29 AM Labels: Networking News, TipsIf Windows ever notifies you about a weak signal, it probably means your connection isn’t as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you’re looking to improve the signal for your wireless network, try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network performance.
1.Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location.
When possible, place your wireless router in a central location in your home.
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If you rent a house or apartment, renters insurance provides financial protection against the loss or destruction of your possessions. Renters insurance is affordable, as you can typically buy a policy covering thousands of dollars worth of property for around $15 - $30 per month (NAIC.com). Already a tremendous value, this article will teach you 10 ways to save money on your renters insurance policy.
Compare Renters Insurance Quotes
Comparing quotes and coverage is the best way to find a renters insurance policy that you can afford. You can spend a few minutes online and get free, no-obligation quotes to help you determine the policy that provides the best value for your needs.
A Higher Deductible Can Lower Your Renters Insurance Premium
A deductible is the amount you must pay before the insurance provider will make payments on a claim. As a rule, the higher the deductible is (or the more you must pay first), the lower the premium. In determining the deductible that’s right for you, you should weigh the costs of paying a higher premium year after year with the cost of paying a higher deductible should you end-up filing a claim. Renters insurance deductibles usually start at $250 and go up from there.
A Good Credit Rating = Lower Renters Insurance Costs
Good credit has always been one of the easiest and most effective ways to lower insurance costs. A good credit rating shows the insurance company that you pay your bills on time, which means you’re less risky to insure - less risk leads to lower premiums.
Buy Your Renters and Auto Policies from the Same Company
A large number of companies offer multi-line discounts if you combine renters insurance with auto coverage. Having both policies with one company is not only convenient, it can save you money.
Save on Renters Insurance by Installing Safety and Security Devices
Taking initiative to prevent potential losses and damage is another way to save money on renters insurance. The installation of smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher and dead bolt door locks and window locks can lead to savings since your home is less of a security risk.
Stop Smoking and Start Saving on Renters Insurance
Smoking is one of the leading causes of residential fires, damaging more than 23,000 homes every year. Some insurance providers offer reduced premiums to non-smokers.
Look for Senior Discounts on Renters Insurance
Research has shown that retired individuals are less risky to insure. Renters aged 55 and older can look to save up to 10% on their renters insurance.
Save on Renters Insurance with Group Coverage
Find out if your employer or other association (alumni or business) offers affordable group coverage. Group discounts are a great opportunity to save on insurance.
Staying with an Insurer Can Lead to Lower Renters Insurance Premiums
Many insurance companies reward loyalty with lower premiums, as an incentive to keep you happy. Take advantage of these offers by staying with an insurance provider for several years. You may be able to save up to 5% if you stay with the same company for three to five years, with the discount growing to 10% after the six-year mark.
Check Your Renters Insurance Policy Annually
Over the course of a year you may sell items in your possession or acquire new belongings. An annual review of your insurance policy will allow you to adjust your coverage amounts and has the potential to save you money.
Even though renters insurance doesn’t cost a bundle, you can still find ways to save. By following the steps outlined in this article, your affordable Renters Insurance policy may become even cheaper.
It is quite easy to set ‘blank’ as Internet Explorer default home page by going to Control panel - Internet option. But, do you want to set IE’s default home page to Google, Yahoo or Live search or anything you want, just follow the method given .
Click Start -> Run -> Type gpedit.msc -> Enter
Click on ‘User Configuration’ from the left side box. Next, in the right pane double click on ‘Windows settings’-> ‘Internet Explorer Maintenance’-> ‘URLs’-> ‘Important URLs’
Here you can add home page URL like http://www.google.com/ or your choice. Click OK.
There are also two options for you to add URLs - Search bar URL and Support URL Read More ...Gmail Manager allows you to manage multiple Gmail accounts and receive new mail notifications in to your browser.
If you place your mouse over ‘M’ shown below on progress bar of Firefox, displays your account details including unread messages, saved drafts, spam messages, labels with new mail, space used, and new mail snippets.
We can set the time to notify new massages at any time interval like 10 or 30 minutes or as per your choice. Right click on ‘M’, select preferences- notifications button. Set to any time you wish.
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