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Want to switch to wireless?

Cheap wireless broadband Internet has made life much easier for laptop users. Whether at home or away, once you are used to wireless, you may not want to use wires – ever! But are there any problems with wireless connections?

The way we use broadband Internet is changing. Nowadays, with the popularity of image and file sharing websites, it is hard to live with a dial-up internet connection. Even if you live in a remote area, there are ways of getting cheap broadband internet. Many mobile companies offer facilities for you to connect via mobile phones and you can even get broadband via satellite.

The prices of wireless broadband modems are coming down and nowadays you can pick up a decent router for under £50 from most shops. There are some cheap broadband deals, which offer a free modem when you sign up for a contract.

But is this all-good news? Well, kind of. The main problem with wireless connection compared to a wired broadband network is the security. If you do not set up the security carefully, then other people can easily use your connection. So you need to make sure that the connection is encrypted. It is not as hard as it sounds and most routers and ISP modems come with instructions of how to do this. Your broadband provider will also be able to guide you on this if you need any help.

One of the common mistake people do when they go wireless is to buy the cheapest equipment available without doing research. It is always worth reading broadband reviews and guides on wireless equipment before you shell out your cash. Remember, reliability is more important than saving a few pennies on equipment.

Online discount vouchers, where to find them?

You may have noticed when you check out of online shops, there is a box for a promotion or a voucher code. Most shops and services have them nowadays as competition is getting stiffer and shoppers are getting smarter in finding the best price. Whenever you want to buy something online, it is probably worth checking if you can get some money off the price by using a discount voucher for that shop. So how do you find and these discount voucher codes?

You can find these codes on freebie sites or Internet shopping forums. There are many of these sites online; you just have to search for them. Always make sure you are finding the right site, which has the up to date voucher code. After checking the expiry dates try and apply it at the check out to see if you get a new total with the money off. Sometimes some vouchers may not work and you may need to try a different one.

One thing you need to make sure when you put these discount voucher codes in the check out is to see if there is an “update price” or a similar button so it applies the discount to your purchase.

If you are a regular shopper, you can join one of the established free stuff sites where you can find the latest coupon codes and freebies. Just make sure you only sign up to the reliable sites and do not go on a sign up spree, as some websites who don’t have a proper privacy policy can bombard you with emails.