Fort Lauderdale Computer Repair Q&A
Do you need additional firewall security if you buy a router? What sort of bargains are out there for computers in the $500-and-under market?
Here's a little helpful Fort Lauderdale computer repair Q&A, compiled from questions fielded from local technicians over the past several weeks ...
Q. If you get a wireless router and plan to connect an Xbox 360 a laptop to it, should you also buy a firewall device?
A. Your router should come with a firewall, but you will have to make sure you actually turn it on (it will be off by default) and also turn on wireless security on your router when you install.
Q. I can not decide between one of the smaller laptops such as the Dell Mini-9 or some of the regular, cheaper full-size laptops. This would be my only mobile device other than my phone. Can you make any recommendation?
A. Sub-$500 PCs, some of which run Linux to save money, were ll the rage for awhile. That particular Dell may be available for even less than that via holiday sales, so that might be your best bet under the circumstances.
