What are file sharing programs (Limewire, Bit Torrent, etc) and are they okay to use?
File sharing programs (p2p) like Limewire, Bit Torrent, Gnutella and eDonkey can be very risky to use. Most file sharing programs are free and allow anybody to share anything with no restrictions, permissions or requirements. These put you at risk of viruses, spyware, being compromised and being party to illegal behavior. More info 5. What might be causing dial-up connection problems? Typically phone lines and modem settings are the biggest problems with dial-up connections. Something else plugged into a phone line may be adding interference to the line, making it hard for dial-up modems to connect at a speed they are set for. Or some default modem and computer settings may not be the best for your computer and your modem. Here are some things to try: Go around the house/building and unplug all other devices plugged into a phone line including satellite receivers, cordless phones, fax machines, splitters, and fancy phones. Look at the phone line you have connected from your computer to
File sharing programs (p2p) like Limewire, Bit Torrent, Gnutella and eDonkey can be very risky to use. Most file sharing programs are free and allow anybody to share anything with no restrictions, permissions or requirements. These put you at risk of viruses, spyware, being compromised and being party to illegal behavior. More info 5. What might be causing dial-up connection problems? Typically phone lines and modem settings are the biggest problems with dial-up connections. Something else plugged into a phone line may be adding interference to the line, making it hard for dial-up modems to connect at a speed they are set for. Or some default modem and computer settings may not be the best for your computer and your modem. Here are some things to try: Go around the house/building and unplug all other devices plugged into a phone line including satellite receivers, cordless phones, fax machines, splitters, and fancy phones. Look at the phone line you have connected from your computer to
