Internet and Connectivity Information

Resource articles, help and information on various connectivity issues from ADSL, DSL broadband, to wired and wireless networks and other connectivity issues. We hope the various articles will help our visitors to expand their knowledge, problem solve and use best practice to increase their awareness in the Internet and Connectivity.

Network Protection Safety

sn't life grand? Most everyone is somehow able to move into this new century with technology sitting in their laps... It's a new found crush for misunderstanding simple things. What I mean by that is when you were little, one touch told you not to paw at the stove. As a teenager, one car accident may have put seat belts on your mind. Now you have a wireless network at home! What will it take to consider networking safely?

Sure you delete your cookies and wipe the Internet History clean from time to time. You ask your computer not to remember passwords too, but you're still a target in two possible ways that are as easy to fix as not touching hot things and putting on a seat belt.

Briefly, wireless networks consist of three things: The signals, the broadcaster and the receiver. Your Internet connection is the signal. Your modem feeds into the router which acts as the broadcaster. The network adapter in your computer is then the receiver. With those items, you can surf the Internet without inhibitions; and with no passwords or hurdles for novice hackers to stumble on, they can surf your computer without inhibition.

Advantages of Incorporation

Incorporating, while definitely not for everybody, offers several distinct and money-saving advantages over the other types of entities.

Asset Protection - If you operate as a sole proprietor or partnership, there is virtually unlimited personal liability for business debts or lawsuits. In other words should you go out of business or be a defendant in a lawsuit, your personal assets such as homes, jewelry, vehicles, savings, etc. are up for grabs. This is generally NOT the case when you incorporate. When you incorporate you are only responsible for your investment in the corporation. The limited liability feature of a corporation, while not a guarantee, is DEFINITELY one of the most attractive reasons for incorporating.

Easier To Sell - Corporations are generally much easier to sell and are usually more attractive to buyers than either a sole proprietorship or partnership. The reason for this is because a new buyer will not be personally liable for any wrongdoings on the part of the previous owners. If someone buys a sole proprietorship, for example, the new owner can be held personally liable for any mistakes or illegalities on the part of the prior owner…even if the new owner had NOTHING to do with the situation! This is usually NOT the case with a corporation. Find Obsolete Electronic Part

Resources and Primary Uses

Technology resources provided by Otterbein College are made available to students, faculty, staff and approved guests primarily as tools for enhancing and facilitating teaching, learning, and scholarly research. These resources include, but are not limited to, hardware and software either owned or leased by the College, and consulting time and expertise of Otterbein College employees. Additionally, owners of personal equipment that is connected to the data or telecommunications infrastructure of the College are also subject to these policies.

se of the resources for instructional and administrative activities directly related to the mission of the College shall have priority over personal or recreational use of resources.