|  ETC
Computer Solutions is working with the American Red Cross to
help in their fundraising efforts for 2005! ETC will be selling donation
squares for $5 which will then qualify you to be entered into a drawing
to win one of two Dell 720 Color Printers that ETC is donating. We
will be accepting donations until April 12th and will accept cash or
check. Please contact ETC today
to donate and enter to win! Thank you for your support.
 Resources
for your computer
We
at ETC strive to help people with their computer woes, and to do it the
bestest, cheapest, and fastest way possible! Check
out some of our new resources on our website!
 Rent
this equipment for two days for $50.00. You can set up the projector yourself
or we can assist you! Set up fees within the Quincy area are $25 or $50
for outlying areas. The projector may be rented for additional days. Call
us for scheduling!
NEW! Need a laptop, how about a portable printer, ask us for more info!
 Go Wireless!
Wireless has gotten quite a bit of press lately with one of the
mayoral candidates promoting wireless over all of Quincy. What
follows is a brief intro into the world without wires for your internet
needs.
One of the first items you'll need is a wireless adapter with prices
from $25-$100 depending on speed, options, and standards. Linksys,
Netgear, D-Link and Belkin are examples of inexpensive manufacturers
of wireless equipment. The adapter is available in USB (external
connection for laptop or computer), PC Card (plug-in or built-in for
laptops), and PCI (internal connection for computers) and receives information
from a wireless router. Both the router and adapter must be
configured to communicate with each other and must include security settings
to prevent others from using your internet.
Next is the need for a wireless router. Estimated price s range
from $60-$200 - depending on speed, options, and standards. A
router acts as the gateway to the internet. The unit plugs into your
current high-speed internet equipment supplied by your internet provider.
Keep in mind that wireless from a provider such as Adams NetWorks
is _to_ your house, once inside your house, you may still use the wireless
equipment as mentioned above.
Let ETC know if you're interested in wireless for your home or office. Watch
next month's article as we discuss the ever-changing wireless standards
such as 802.11g and 802.11i. |
