I have cable Internet and two computers
Posted By: Margi on 2009-06-03
In Reply to: Best Router? - Margi
The cable guy who determined I need a new router said something about Linksys having a G and N (models?) and that the N was faster, but I usually get good advice here and want to know a little bit more before I go to the store and get hit up by the salesman. :)
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to hook 2 computers to cable internet do ?
you need a router and a KVM switch - what else? Will this cause problems?
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I have cable internet service and will be relocating soon to an area that has DSL. Just wondering, since DSL goes through the phone line, is there any electrical involved; or should I say, if the electricity goes out does the DSL stop working. I am wondering, if I invest in a laptop and have DSL also, if electricity goes out, would hardly miss any downtown, with the laptop having battery and all. Is this correct?
cable Internet.
Cable Internet just recently became available to my area. I was excited because most the MTSOs require cable. I am currently on satellite. I called about the cable internet and they said for a home office it is $80 per month and you only get 10 gigabytes or megabytes (don’t remember which) per month for downloading stuff off the internet. Then you get charged extra. Is this normal for cable Internet? It sounds strange to me but I am not very savvy on these sorts of things.
DSL vs. cable internet
Currently have AT&T/SBC phone service (landline), Verizon Wireless cell phone, and Insight broadband internet cable and TV. Monthly costs:
AT&T: $50/month unlimited calling
Verizon: $40/month with 400 minutes (and never even get close to calling that much)
Insight: $45 internet cable and $45 cable TV
Total: $180 per month
Thinking of switch to AT&T for bundle of phone, internet, and TV for total of $100/month. Can't break Verizon contract, or would switch cell phone service too. So, would save $40 a month by getting the AT&T bundle.
My question is: Is DSL "elite speed" REALLY as fast as cable? And does DSL have fewer episodes of service being down? With cable, I've had entire weeks where the service was down, and I couldn't work; thus, didn't have a paycheck! DSL tells me they "never" go down because I'd be on my server, as opposed to sharing a server with cable internet. Speed is everything to me, as it is to all of my MT colleagues, but it's also important to have service that won't go down for long periods of time. Any experience with these that you'd like to share?
dsl vs. cable internet
Hmmm....this is a dilemma. Thank you for your note. Do you think DSL, then, is more cost-efficient than cable? Do you have the "bundle" that includes landline phone,
DirectTV, and internet? Are all DSL providers relatively the same cost and service? Mine would be with AT&T.
dsl vs. cable internet
Thanks for your post. :) Do you think the DSL package is a better value than cable?
dsl vs. cable internet
Okay. When your DSL goes out, does your phone go out, as well? How long does DSL stay down? I know I'm asking a million questions, but want to make the right decision. Getting a divorce and moving out on my own, which is stressful enough. Want to make sure my work goes smoothly at my new place.
dsl vs. cable internet
Wow! You guys are awesome with your descriptions of pros-and-cons of DSL vs. cable. Think I'll stick with what I have for now (cable internet and TV; AT&T phone service). Glad I asked you for your expert opinions before signing up for anything. I'm such an easy mark for sales people. 
I put my USB cable for my internet into the hub
I put my USB cable for my internet into the hub and it seems to be running just as fast. I have a 7 plug hub and tried them all and it didn't seem to make a difference. I'll just have to plug it right into the PC for now. Thanks for the reply though!
I am thinking about it, I have TV and Internet cable. nm
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Do you have cable TV/internet in your area?
We bundle our cable TV, internet, and telephone and save quite a bit by having all three together. You might check into that.
What do you do if internet goes down? How do you call cable?
I don't really need a cell phone but when the internet goes down, I have to go to a phone booth to call the cable company. Real pain. What do you do?
can you have both computers logged into the internet at the same time with this setup?(nm)
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My internet was down for the past 2 weeksends (cable)
and Comcast could not tell me why. They did not even admit it was a problem. What they did say when they came out was that it was fine. Oh boy! No kidding. They told me that others in the area had experienced the same thing so if it happened again this weekend, to make an appointment for someone to come out on the weekend! (can you see me giving 4 hours up during their 4-hour call window?). When the cable internet is out, there goes my phone because I also have Comcast phone. For the most part though, I can't complain as far as when it is up, it is much better than DSL. They just need to let the right hand know what the left hand is doing and when they are doing it. It is my guess, they take it down on weekends for work in the area, which is NOT acceptable as I need it every day.
if you already have cable/internet, you should get a deal for having the phone also.
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copying internet bookmarks from one computer to another. I want to switch computers, but I want to
copy all my bookmarks on the computer I use now to the computer I will be using. Is there a way to do this? Thanks.
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I am thinking about switching from Adelphia to Verizon DSL internet service. It seems that lately my service is off line more than online. However, I have heard the DSL is a tad slower, which is one of my concerns. Any happy or unhappy Verizon DSL users willing to share their experiences?
My high speed internet is through our local t.v. cable company. nm.
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Cox offers a "basic" cable internet; it's the same and half the price as the other one they
I pay $25 a month for it instead of the $50. It's very fast!
I have a KVM switch and using cable for my high-speed internet so what i needed ... SM
to connect my second computer to the internet was simply the ethernet cord along with the KVM switch box. I actually work with a router, but it was simple to set up and works like a charm.
Comcast cable has ULD that goes through their cable sm
and there are no limitations. I asked them. They said that you could use the phone 24/7 and it would make no difference. The cable modem has a telephone connection and backup battery in there, all in one unit. If you lose your power, the backup battery kicks in for 12 hours I think they said. I personally was reluctant but it is clearer than Verizon regular phone service. Clear as a bell! It is $39.95 a month. If you have any cable service, you might want to check and see if they have this. This is VOiP protocol but I just have never seen anything that was as clear as theirs.
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computers
You can get 56K modems for 5.00 now. We build our own and each piece of hardware we put in, including the case, are warrantied separately so if something breaks, you aren't fighting companies and having to send back the whole thing. It's much cheaper to do it yourself and really very easy.
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I use Dell laptop with DSL, VPN and Lanier. No problems. Had problems with VPN and Hewlet/P.
I only buy 1 and put it on 2 of my computers- nm
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I really think in the age of computers
I think this is why EMR has become popular. My daughter has been typing on the computer since she was 4-years-old. My son is a pretty quick typist at 12 years of age.
My PCP uses his computer, but a lot of times PCPs do not use transcriptionists at least in my state/experience. It is mostly specialists. I have noticed the bigger the practice/facility, the larger the transcription company.
Part of an ortho practice I transcribed for went with C-Bay because they wanted to go digital and have 24-hour TAT; however, three out of seven physicians were older and still used tapes. It all depends on the circumstance and preference.
We have 3 computers
using the wireless router and we would sometimes get this problem. We are allowed up to 5 computers to be used on the router. However, sometimes when my kids were downloading or IM-ing, the router was treating those tasks as another computer on the network. So when I went to get online, the router would think there were already 5 computers on and not allow me to connect to the internet. I used to have to unplug router to reset it and then I could get online. Kids are more careful now about logging off and/or shutting off computers, and we haven't had a problem since.
It may be different on different computers.
You can find it easily by going to search and typing in *.acl.
computers
Hello: Try Tigerdirect.com and see if they have any computers with Windows XP, do not believe they have Dells, but they have other brand name computers that are just as good. Also, that site you can build your own and it is not really expensive either.
HP is the best. All 3 of our computers are HPs.
My desktop that I work on is an HP, and I have never had a single problem with it. It's about 2 years old. I also just got a brand new HP laptop for X-mas. My husband's desktop is also an HP that is a little less than a year old. We have always gone with HP and have never been let down! My parent's even just bought a new HP. You can get some really good deals on them.
I just use two computers...
I have a switch box and it works great.
XP computers.........
Tiger Direct has desktop and laptops with XP. Lenovo and Acer are also very good computers with a lot of bang for the buck. Tiger Direct usually has some of the best prices around on lots of stuff.....
2 computers
I do use 2 computers, but that only because I have both programs loaded on my desktop and on my laptop (for when I want to be away from the house). I have not had a problem with both programs loaded on the either computer, however.
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Other poster on the mark with the vacuum. Disconnect all the wires (a drag I know) remove cover and vacuum the inside - failing that, get a can of air and blow the dust off (through the vents). Sometimes fans are sort of banging into things and can be adjusted, sometimes not.
Dell Computers
What helped me most was buying a Dell flat panel monitor AND the stereo sound bar - 14 watts, great sound and plugs for headphones.
I'm a big fan of refurbished computers too
I would never buy a new computer again. The only downside that I can see is that they don't give you the operating system CDs so if you run into trouble and have to insert the original OS CD, you are out of luck.
How many of you started out the old way - pre computers?
Just curious. I was sitting here doing my spell check and using my Expanders and remembering when I used to type the notes on sticky paper on a typewriter , using white out for errors, and then cutting out the individual notes and peeling and sticking them in the charts. UGH!
Of course the doc I worked for back then had a computer, but only for billing, and was too cheap to buy another one. So I sat in a little corner with an old IBM selectric and a dozen bottles of white out.
At the risk of really making me look old, I'll mention I took typing in high school and in college on a MANUAL typewriter.
For all you younguns' out there, that means it had no electricity. 
doxies computers
i think that is an unwritten doxie law - am trying to get mine to learn to type but she just doesn't want to do it - would rather I throw a ball or something, haha
Free computers
Medquist supplies computers and everything that goes with it at no charge. They are HP XP Professional. I got one from them.
I run 2 computers at a time. nm
how to connect two computers
I am starting with a new company next week and have received their computer. How do I connect this to my internet (DSL)? My DH suggested that I would need a router which would plug into the modem and then something would go into the new computer, or something like that?? I am not too knowledgable about this type of thing. Know how to use a computer but not sure about all that wireless stuff!! If I need a router does anyone know what kind to get? Or what I need to know to determine what kind to get? If anyone can advise...Thanks!!
Company computers
This is something I have never seen posted anywhere and I'm thinking it is not even possible but thought I'd ask just to see. I know a lot of companies supply your computer and transcription equipment. There are other companies that are set up where you can just load their program onto your personal computer. Has anyone ever heard of a company that has a type of program that has computers available for purchase? I know some places take a deposit on the one you use for them and then when you quit your deposit is returned. How about if you want to buy it? For instance, the company I work for has a program in place that allows you to purachase books from the company at a discounted price and then you can have it payroll deducted over several pay periods. I was just thinking it would be awesome if I could do this with a computer purchase. Okay, I'm pretty sure I'm dreaming with my head in the clouds but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask. TIA. 
I hate computers nm
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Getting e-mail on both computers...
In your e-mail program click on tools/accounts/whatever account you need to change/properties/advanced. You will see a button under delivery that says "leave a copy of message on server." Check that off.
All messages will stay on the server when downloaded from that computer, and the other will be able to receive all messages. If you want both of them to get ALL of incoming messages, set them both up that way. If your e-mail server is your personal e-mail account, you should go into webmail and delete them all now and then, or you will run out of space. If you are on a company server for the address they usually clean up the mailboxes automatically weekly or monthly, and you shouldn't have to worry about it.
Your replies will only be stored on the computer you respond from, but you will have receive all the incoming e-mail this way.
Cheers.
two computers, one keyboard
I think this subject has come up before but I couldn't find it in archives. Can I use one keyboard and one mouse for two computers if both my computers are behind a wireless router? If so, where do I find what I need to connect them? 
Two computers, only 1 with ExText
I have 2 separate computers connected by a router. My primary computer has ExText. The other one doesn't. Both receive the Internet. I do my work on the one with the ExText and Internet searches on the one without even though I can still get Internet on both computers at the same time.
The modem for the Internet connects to the router. A separate cable goes from each computer into the router. Works great.
I have 4 computers networked.
Only one of my computers has EXText and it works fine with the other four. You need to be sure that your wireless router is set to handle that many computers. There is a setting you can change but I can't tell you where it's at. My stepson fixed mine.
We can all sit here at our home computers and (sm)
"act professional" (i.e., management's euphemism for "shut up and type faster!"
Yes you can switch computers...
Short of plugging and unplugging the USB ports you can get a KVM-Switch. This is a little control panel and you change with just the push of a button. I fill in a an office where they have one screen set up with one keyboard and mouse yet there are two drives, one mains system drive and the second is actually a dictation system. I switch between them just by pushing a button both are running at same time so you could switch accounts.
Here is a sample. Some cost more but you might find it cheaper. This one is $50.
http://www.ezwatchstore.com/shop/Use-2-computers-with-one-mouse-keyboard-and-monitor.-pr-16264.html
About the word 2003 do you have your Discs that came with computer, you could load like that, but you might have problems loading with the license agreement.
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