When you're interested in getting an internet in your home, or may be you'd just like to upgrade to faster service. There are a lot of factors to consider, such as how much speed you need and where you live.
In this  today articles,  we'll talk about bandwidth, different types of internet service, wireless internet (Wi-Fi), how networking, and mobile phone internet access.

The Need For Speed

If you've ever surfed the web, you've probably had to wait for web page load. Media such as videos, music,  and  even image can take a long time to load, so faster internet connections provide a less frustrating online experience.
The speed of your internet connection is determined by the bandwidth, which is the amount of data that can move through the connection over a given period of time. High-bandwidth connection are called broadband. On the other hand, Dial-up connections have a relatively low bandwidth.

Higher bandwidth mean:

Faster web page

Faster email service

Music and video play more smoothly

Bandwidth is measured in bits per second (bps). For example, a 3 Mbps (3 megabits per second) connection is capable of moving 3 million bit of data every second, which is more than fast enough to watch a streaming move.

When the internet is slow
You may have noticed that your internet connection is slower at certain times. That's because the data has to go long way before getting to your computer, so there are a lot of places where it can slow down . If more people are using the internet at the same time, it's more likely that there be " traffic jams" along the way.
 Choosing an internet service

Which service is Best for me?
I t all depends on where you live and how much speed you need, internet service providers (ISPs) usually offer different levels of speed based on your needs. If you're maily using the internet for e-mail and social networking, a slower connection might be all you need , but if you want to download a lot of music streaming movies, you'll want a faster connection. You'll need to do some research to find out what the options are in your area.

Types of internet services

DSL

Cable

Satellite.

DSL

Broadband - much faster than dal-up
Connects through phone line, but does not necessarily require phone dialing up
Always on - does not require dialing up
Internet and phone can be used at the same Time
Unavailable In many locations, even where there are phone line

CABLE

Broadband - much faster than dial-up, can be faster than DSL
Uses cable connection, but does not necessarily require cable TV subscription
Always on - does not require dialing up
Only available where cable is available

SATELLITE

Broadband - faster than dial-up, but data is delaying, do it not good for real- time  applications like gaming or video conferencing
Connects via satellites orbiting earth
Can be affected by rain or snow
Does not require phone or cable lines; can be used almost aymost anywhere in the world

Wireless internet

No matter what type of internet service you have , it's possible to connect wirelessly (know as WI-FI), as long as you have the right equipment many computer have built-in wireless cards, but if you have a computer that does not, you can purchase them separately you'll also need some type of wireless access point (for example, a wireless router) that will connect to your modern.


Whenever you're using any kind of wireless internet, you'll need to take extra security measures to protect your private data. Wireless security standards such as Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) encrypt the data before it's sent. When you set up you Wi-Fi, you'll want to set up your wireless security, you will create a username and password that you can use to securely connect to the internet
Some cities provide free, citywide Wi-Fi, which means you may not need to purchase internet access or a wireless access point.

Home Networking

If you have more than one computer in your household, you might want to connect all of them to the internet. The easiest way to do this is by creating a home network.


In a home network, a router (which could be wireless router) connect all of the  computer to your modem, and it also connect them to each other. That means you move files from one computer to another it even play mutiplayer games with your family.


You home network can connect many devices basides computer. Many phone, printer, mp3 players , video game console, and digital video recorders  (DVRs) are equipped with wireless cards and often require very step to connect them to your home network.

Internet on your mobile phone
With many mobile phone, it's possible to have full internet access, allowing you to check your e-mail and browse the web away from home. To do this to check e-mail and browse the web away from the home. To do this , you'll need a data plan, which adds an additional monthly fee to your mobile phone bill . You'll want to do some research to find the best plan for you.

 
It's also important to choose a provider that has good service on your area. If your phone can't get reception, you won't be able to connect to the internet.
Mobile data plan are often referred as 3G, which means it's the third generation of wireless standards. Some companies have recently begun to provide 4G (fourth generation) data services, which allows you to have broadband speeds on your mobile device.

The Future Of Internet Connections
Today, there are many options for connecting to the internet, and new options will continue to become available as different technologies are developed. So it's important to do some research to find the best option for you.
There will always be a demand for greater speed and greater convenience, so you can expect faster and more convenient internet service in the near future.


For example, many locations are gaining access to new 4G technologies such as MiMAX, which allows a computer to connect to the internet wireless from anywhere within the ISP's network, much like a mobile phone's data plan. So you'll be able to enjoy wireless internet when you're on the go-not just when you're at home.


A web browser is the tool that you use to access the world wide web. In order to get the most out of the web, it's important to understand the various features of a browser.


In this lesson we'll talk about navigating the web with a browser, downloading files, bookmarking your favorite web site, tabbed browsing plug-ins and more.