Google Update No Longer Runs in Background
Good news for users of Google Chrome, Picasa, and other Google desktop apps on Windows systems.
New internet addiction
Have you heard about Twitter? Its making its rounds on television shows across the US, and many celebrities have been “tweeting” to promote their projects and upcoming events. Its basically a networking site that posts your current status. You can update it as much as you like and it will blast the status to all your followers. Facebook has the same function but Twitter is simply used for that. It also gives you a kinda feel that you’re blogging your thoughts, as followers can reply to your status. Its is the current fad for internet users and you can conveniently add Twitter to your phone as well to keep up to date with your tweets!
Fairly addictive at the beginning, but like Facebook it loses its flare after a while. To try it click here to visit the site - Twitter
Releasing and renewing your IP address
Somtimes upon starting your computer, you notice your internet connection is not working. You do all the normal troubleshooting. (resetting your modem/router – checking your password – making sure your cable is connected, etc.) You then try to ping your IP using the command prompt, but you still don’t receive any emails or can surf the web.
This could be a DNS issue which can be resolved by resetting your IP address. Here are some steps on how to go about it:
Vista/Windows XP
** for instructions on how to show the run command in your vista start menu, click this link **
Click Start.
Click Run.
type cmd
Click OK. You should see a window come up.
Type ipconfig /release
ENTER
Type
ipconfig /renew
ENTER
Now click on your browser and check if your internet is functional. If the system returns the message, no such command or displays Help text, the command was probably typed incorrectly.
If the system returns the message IP configuration and no further information, make sure your Internet Protocol Properties (TCP/IP) in Network Configurations are set as:
Obtain an IP address automatically
Mac
Click on the Network Control Panel from within System Preferences.
Click tcp/ip
Click the “Renew My DHCP Lease” button.
Your computer will release and renew its IP address immediately.
