A Java class is a group of Java methods and variables. Each Java source code file can contain one public class. The name of this public class must match the name of the Java source code file. If the public class is called “ballistics,” then the filename would be “ballistics.java.” Example Java Class class Ammunition { int diameter; int length; String name; } Java Superclass A Java superclass is a class which gives a method or methods to a Java subclass. A Java class may be either a subclass, a Read More

Wireless Internet has numerous advantages, but there are also certain limitations. For example,  your computer has to be within the range of wireless broadcasters like routers and WiFi hotspots. Sometimes your computer may be in the range of one of these broadcasters, known as “wireless access points”, but it may not be getting much of a signal which leads to slow Internet access. The key to making your wireless Internet faster is to improve the strength of the signal your laptop is receiving. Let us see how wireless Internet works and Read More

The presentation layer is one of seven layers of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnections) Model and is found between the application layer and the session layer. The presentation layer is commonly used for encryption and decryption as well as the conversion of file formats. The presentation layer is considered the last layer in which data structure and presentation can be modified before the network handles nothing more than data packets.   How A Presentation Layer Works The presentation layer works by converting information into a wide variety of file formats Read More

Windows Desktop Search is a user-configurable software that is bundled with the MSN Toolbar and allows users to search files on their computer’s hard drive. The program has a bad reputation for using significant memory once installed on computers that do not have sufficient RAM. Many Windows users decide to remove Windows Desktop Search in order to free computer resources and revert to using the traditional Windows Explorer method to find files on their computer. How to Disable Windows Desktop Search Some users prefer to disable Windows desktop search instead Read More

The world is changing, that much should be obvious to anyone. Change, after all, is the only constant, as greek philosopher Heraclitus said. There are some people who make the change happen. They look to the future in their imaginations, conjure images of the future they’d like to see, and try to figure out how to make those imaginings into reality. They envision, discover, develop, and build stuff. And sometimes, what they discover and create can irreversibly change the world. In other words, they are building the future that many Read More

Java is a free-to-download programming language that is utilized in a variety of programs, such as computer games and 3D mapping technology. It can also be used to create small programs, called “applets,” that can be embedded in web pages. If you’re looking to install Java on your Linux-based computer, you have several options: First, download the latest version of Java: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html Manual Non-RPM method This method does not required administration rights and allows you to install multiple versions of Java on the same computer After downloading Java, switch to Read More

To begin setting up your Belkin router, you will need: PC or laptop. Cable or DSL modem (one that has a functional Internet connection when plugged directly into your PC or laptop.) Ethernet network cable(s). Verify The Connection To begin, connect your cable or DSL modem directly to your PC or laptop using an Ethernet cable. If your modem is already connected, simply verify that the connection works. Collect Your ISP Information When trying to connect, if you see a login screen asking for information from your ISP, write down Read More

With seventh generation video game systems out, one of the big pushes that the companies made was to achieve online game play that was both quick and effective. To get X-Box live, Microsoft's online game play, you need to purchase a membership. This can be purchased at any video game store or right on your 360. So long as you are connected to the Internet, you can access X-Box Live. Getting X-Box Live The first step is to connect the 360 to a internet connection. Connect one of your Ethernet Read More

RG-8 is a 50-ohm coaxial cable that is used for radio transmission (for instance in amateur radio or CB). Recently, they have become an integral part of computer networks, as they can increase connectivity. One of the first things that someone will notice about RG-8 cables is that they are huge when compared to other cables. Since they are 50-ohm cables, they cannot be used for any kind of video work. They are composed of dielectrics, center conductor materials and the jackets surrounding them that provide protection from external harm. Read More

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) enable users to connect to a remote private network through the Internet. Virtual private networks therefore span the Internet because the user connects over the Internet to the remote VPN server. With a VPN, data is first encrypted and encapsulated before it is sent to the remote VPN server. When the VPN server obtains the data, it decrypts the packet so that is can be interpreted. VPNs are usually implemented to: Enable remote access users to connect to and access the network. Provide connectivity between two Read More