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How to Set Up a Simple Home Network in Your New Jersey Home
November 12th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Getting Your NJ Home In Order, NJ First Time Home Buyers
One of the first questions I am asked after homeowners close on their new home along the Midtown Direct Train line is “How do we set up our home network?” and “Who do you know that can help us out?”
Here are five tips to consider when setting up a simple home network:
Here are five tips to consider when setting up a simple home network:
1) Get wired-wireless networks are convenient, reasonably priced, and fairly easy to set up for basic operation. But they never work as reliably or as secure as a wired network. If it’s possible, run Ethernet cable to PCs, particularly desktop models that won’t move around.
2) Stay cheap-if you have multiple PCs to network or a laptop to move around the house, wireless might be the best option. But most people need not bother yet with the latest generation of wireless, the “N” generation (or 802.11n) routers. They cost at least twice as much as the older “G” generation (802.11g). Added speed is the primary benefit but isn’t needed unless a network is trying to push huge files around the house, such as high-definition TV. If someone’s doing that, they don’t need this primer. The N routers can cover more ground, so large homes might warrant the extra cost.
3) Secure your Wireless - many wireless networks get shared with neighbors and strangers because homeowners don’t make them secure. A nice gesture, perhaps, but unsafe. If a network is going wireless, Be warned that although you don’t think you have anything of value to be stolen, a hacker can use your Internet ramp to cause damage to a network, send out a virus, and many other harmful things and you will be the one questioned by authorities as it was your IP address used to do the damage. Secure your network, it’s not worth the trouble.
4) Backup your data - There is nothing worse than knowing your pc was working one moment and not knowing what happened the next. Then realizing your data has been lost forever. Your once in a lifetime pictures, $ well spent on music, word files from 3 years ago. Automated backup drives are very affordable and can be found at most computer stores. Just configure to backup every night at 3am and enjoy the peace of mind.
5) Lock it down-while a router can control who connects to a network, security software adds needed protection for any home network. Be sure your Virus Protection is running the current years software. Most Virus companies will allow you to renew, renew, renew - but why renew 2004 software when you can buy the new 2009 current virus fighting software for the same price.
As for who to call?
Lori A. Mason
SourceOne Solutions
908.272.2191
www.sourceone-solutions.com
lori@sourceone-solutions.com
Do you have any other questions about homes along the Midtown Direct Train line? Call Perri K. Feldman @ 973.650.4727
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What is Feng Shui and How Will it Help Me Sell My House Faster?
October 5th, 2008 Categories: Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Selling A Home in NJ
Sellers are always asking:
What is feng shui?
Will it help me sell my house faster?
So I asked my Feng Shui expert Suzy Minken for the answer:
Feng Shui (pronounced, “fung shway”) is a Chinese ancient science which is based on a series of relationships observed in nature. The principles of Feng Shui, which literally translates to “wind water,” have evolved over 4,000 years and are used today as a design tool for achieving harmonious living.
In today’s economic climate of uncertainty, the residential real estate market is increasingly turning to the application of Feng Shui principles to ensure homes for sale are attracting buyers. Savvy real estate agents know that getting homes to show their best…means a Great first impression, both at the curb and inside the front door. Getting homeowners to embrace this concept is not always easy, especially when many of them believe that the home that they love so much, should be loved by everyone else.
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Need A New Roof in New Jersey?
June 14th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Home Inspections in NJ
So after the trees came tumbling down last week due to a quick moving storm, the damage was done.
New Jersey homeowners were in search of roofers to fix the holes left by the felled trees.
Once again, Keller William agents provide their short list of reliable roofers in Essex, Morris and Union Counties:
Deegan Roofing
908.322.6405
Pfister Roofing
973.569.9930
Steifel & Sons
908.464.0047
Peter Traub
908.464.9655
R & G Roofing
973.324.9461
Bell Roofing Co.
973.379.4429
Mark Sauer
973.418.5788
Mountainview Roofing Co.
908.464.0191
How is your roof? If you need any assistance please give Perri K. Feldman a shout at 973.650.4727
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New Jersey Tree Removal Services
June 14th, 2008 Categories: Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living
Wow!!!
The storm blew through NJ last week with a vengeance.
The sky was black. The wind howled. The rain turned into hail.
And then the trees came down!!!
Frantic phone calls started for Tree Removal Services in New Jersey’s Essex, Morris and Union Counties.
Keller Williams agents came to the rescue.
Here is their short list of suggested New Jersey Tree Removal Providers (in no particular order):
Well Done Tree Service
908.272.7780
Friendly Tree Service Inc.
973.678.8888
The Tree Guy
973.223.3227
Crestview Tree Service
908.464.2673
Carew Tree Experts Inc.
973.763.9323
Spring House Tree Service Inc.
908.273.6211
Save-A-Tree
908.301.9400
Frank’s Tree Service:
908-273-2228
If you can recommend any additional New Jersey Tree Removal Services, I’d love to hear from you. Or if you have any pix you’d like to share of your own backyard…just send them to Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
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