Xbox and computer hook up

How to connect Xbox to computer using a hub/switch:

You need to plug in the network cable (RJ-45) from your modem to the hub in the uplink port and form one port of the hub connect another network cable (RJ-45) to the NIC (Network Interface Card) of the computer and use the second port of the hub to connect the Xbox directly using the same kind of network cable (RJ-45). This way your Xbox will be on the same network on which your computer is.  It’s basically the same procedure using the switch.

How to connect Xbox to computer using a router:

The installation is bit same as done for the hub. Plug a network cable (RJ-45) that comes from the modem into the port of the router (WAN Port) and then from router connect second network cable (RJ-45) to the NIC of the computer and in the same way connect another network cable (RJ-45) from another port of the router to the Xbox.

IMPORTANT: Avoid using the port beside the uplink port of your router as the uplink port is use to connect the other routing device. In addition, you need to forward the port (both the incoming and the outgoing port) to the internal IP address of your computer if your router had an inbuilt firewall. You can do this by going the GUI page of your router.

How to connect Xbox to computer using crossover cable:

In this type of connection, you will need a modem with the USB port on your computer and the modem; here you will have to connect the USB cable from the modem directly to the USB port of your computer. Then you have to use the network cable to connect the Xbox directly to the NIC card installed on your computer

Crossover cable connection is only used when you don’t have a hub, router or switch where you are connecting the Xbox directly to the NIC (Network interface card) on your computer. In all other cases you should use the Network cable (RJ-45).

IMPORTANT: This type of connection requires a program called Winroute which can be downloaded from the Internet.

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Originally posted 2010-04-03 03:11:31.

Female tourist using her mobile cell phone to take a snapshot of the view.

First off, you need to know the model and brand or company of your mobile phone. This is the basic step, and most of us usually know the brand and model of our mobile phones when we go out to buy them. This piece of information is important because some cell phone brands require specific software to transfer photos from the mobile phone to the computer.

Next step is to check whether your cell phone came with a data cable. The data cable is a wire that connects to your phone from one end, and a USB port on your computer from the other end. If this is the case, then connect the wire from both ends to their designated ports. Once you have done that, wait for your computer to detect your mobile phone as a drive. This should take only a few seconds to a minute. Whether or not your USB has been detected by your computer would be indicated by a pop up bubble on the bottom right hand corner of your computer screen.

If your mobile phone does not come with a data cable, then you must buy a mobile phone card reader. Almost all cell phones have the option of inserting an external card reader, into them, and the photos that you take from your cell phone automatically get stored into your memory card. This memory card is an all-purpose memory card and it would store almost all the date within your phone, including songs.

Once you have a card reader, you can take out this external memory card in your cell phone and insert it into the card reader. This card reader would be attached to your PC via a USB port. When you insert your memory card into the card reader, your computer will detect your memory card as a drive which could be opened and the contents within could be viewed. Either an option to open and view your card reader would pop up on the screen, or you might have to go to "My Computer" and find the new drive detected, which would be your memory card. Once you can view the contents of your memory card on your computer, copy paste the pictures from your memory card drive to your computer drive, in a folder where you want them to be saved.

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Originally posted 2010-05-06 03:52:14.

Need a new mouse?

The mouse is probably the most essential part of many users experience with computers. Your mouse can affect the ease of browsing around the internet, or your competitiveness in online games. If a mouse is that important, what should you look for when you’re buying a mouse? This article will tell you the most important features to consider before buying a new mouse.

Size

Perhaps the most important thing to consider when purchasing your new mouse is to consider the size and the shape of the mouse. Since you will likely be using the mouse every time you use your computer, it’s very important that you find one that your hand feels comfortable on and that feels right while you’re moving it. Some mice also come with different weight settings which may offer a deeper customization for you.

Type

There are many kinds of mice nowadays; the most common now are cord and wireless mice. It’s important to mention that there are ball mice vs. optical mice, but in this day and age it’s very likely that you will be purchasing an optical mouse. What could possibly be the advantage of using a wired mouse instead of a wireless one many people ask. Wireless mice are often more responsive as they’re connected directly, and they don’t require you to recharge or buy batteries, a common annoyance of using a wireless mouse. Wireless mice are very convenient for laptop users who still need a mouse or people that simply can’t afford to run another cord around their desk.

Connection

This is probably not a major concern for people anymore, but it’s still important to realize that there is more than one connection type for mice. Besides the standard USB port, there are ADP mice that still may be a part of your computer. These mice are often more difficult to find and you may need to pay extra attention to the kind of mouse you’re buying if your computer doesn’t have a USB port. Alternatively, if you bought an ADP mouse you can also buy a USB to ADP converter.
Speed

More importantly for power users, mouse speed is a common concern for online gamers as well as those who need to tone up or down the sensitivity of their mice. Mouse speed is measured in DPI (dots per inch), which measures the speed of your mouse with a higher value appearing to be a much faster speed.

As stated, the mouse is an integral part of your computer, and should selected carefully so that your experience is comfortable and enjoyable. It’s important to consider your needs and to go to the store and try out a few different mice before buying them.

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Originally posted 2009-12-05 03:27:13.