<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Southwest Cyberport &#187; Tips and Tricks</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.swcp.com/category/resources/tips/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.swcp.com</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:57:08 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Risks and Rewards of File Sharing</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/file-sharing-risks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/file-sharing-risks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jnelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[How the Net Works]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DMCA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[file sharing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[instant messaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peer-to-peer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protect IP Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SOPA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[torrent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wi-Fi]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=1405</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Often when people hear the term “peer-to-peer file sharing”, they think of torrents, illegal swapping of the latest movies and music, and resulting lawsuits by the record or movie industries for piracy.  That does happen; however, file sharing encompasses much more than ripping off the latest hits. Peer-to-Peer, or P2P, is the most widely used form of file sharing. It has become a big and growing part of the Internet, already accounting for 50-70% of consumer network traffic, with millions of P2P clients downloaded and in use.  In 2004, an estimated 70 million people were busily sharing files, and doubtless many more now. But P2P is not the only means to share files over the Net. It should not be confused with file hosting, which uses the more familiar client-server architecture of the Internet to stream files to users from big, centralized Web servers. In its purest form, Peer-to-Peer is strictly that: users’ computers directly linked across the Net to their peers; that is, other users’ computers.  They join in a network of equals, each machine devoting some fraction of its computing power, bandwidth, and memory to the network, ideally without any need for a central coordinator. In fact, P2P works pretty much the way the Web was originally intended to function. Collaborative computing Civilization is the story of how ever-larger tasks can be done, and done much more efficiently, with cooperation. As a form of collaborative computing between users, &#8230; <a href="http://www.swcp.com/2011/file-sharing-risks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/file-sharing-risks/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>5 Tips To Improve A Restaurant Web Site</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/5-tips-to-improve-a-restaurant-web-site/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/5-tips-to-improve-a-restaurant-web-site/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cheeks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Your Online Presence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web hosting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=1354</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have a pet peeve &#8212; restaurant web sites which don&#8217;t work. There is no doubt that it is hard to produce a &#8220;good&#8221; web site. &#8220;Good&#8221; means a site that gives people the information they want, entices them to visit the physical business, and doesn&#8217;t frustrate them into going away. Every business category is full of examples of bad web sites, but restaurants seem to be particularly vulnerable to the kinds of mistakes mentioned here. Why is that? There are some common factors that apply to many restaurants and conspire to create a similar outcome. Restaurants are often small businesses, mostly single-location, where the owner-operator wears many hats. There is rarely a full-time marketing person available to guide the choices, and often the web site is produced by the owner, or the owner&#8217;s friend or relative. But even if the owner hires a web design firm, the &#8220;who is the customer?&#8221; problem rears its ugly head. The web designer&#8217;s job ultimately is to make the restaurant owner happy. The owner needs a web site that will attract and keep customers. But it&#8217;s very easy for the owner to get caught up in the excitement of the new design, and approve (or request) bells and whistles that seem nifty but add nothing to the overall value of the site (I&#8217;m looking at you, auto-playing background music). One of the hardest things for a web designer to do is tell the &#8230; <a href="http://www.swcp.com/2011/5-tips-to-improve-a-restaurant-web-site/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/5-tips-to-improve-a-restaurant-web-site/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Southwest Cyberport Email Setup for iPhone and iPad</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/southwest-cyberport-email-setup-for-iphone-and-ipad/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/southwest-cyberport-email-setup-for-iphone-and-ipad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd J</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tutorials]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=1262</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting your new smartphone configured to check your email accounts can be a little tedious. If you have an iPhone or iPad, these steps can save you some time and frustration. Click here with your iPhone or iPad or scan QR-Code below to begin the process. You may safely disregard the &#8220;Not Verified&#8221; warnings. Enter your device passcode if you have one. Enter the full name and title you want displayed in the From field of emails you send, e.g. Jane G. Doe Consulting. Enter your full email address, including either @swcp.com or your email domain, e.g. janedoe@swcp.com or jane@example.com. Enter your Southwest Cyberport email username &#8211; do not include the @domain after your username, e.g. janegdoe77 Enter your Southwest Cyberport email password. Enter your Southwest Cyberport email username again. Click Done Launch your Mail app and look for the SWCP account. You&#8217;re done! If you have any trouble, please call our help desk at (505) 232-7992 for assistance. This page can also be reached via bit.ly/pPMHJJ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/southwest-cyberport-email-setup-for-iphone-and-ipad/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Staying Safe with Wi-fi</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/staying-safe-with-wi-fi/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/staying-safe-with-wi-fi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jnelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tutorials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[encryption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[firewall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WEP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wi-Fi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WPA]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=1213</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wi-Fi radio connections to the Internet at home, the office, and even in your local coffee shop are no longer a futuristic novelty but a convenience that many users rely upon every day. With ease, however, may come a very unrealistic feeling of safety. As you might suspect, broadcasting your personal data through the air is not without hazards. Consequences can be quite serious, like having your computer directly accessed by hackers, with your confidential information, documents, and credit card numbers stolen, or it being used for other illegal activities for which you might be blamed. It does happen. Recently, a panicked customer called in. He had received several serious DMCA complaints and threats from a giant media company that claimed he had illegally downloaded their content &#8211; either music or movies &#8211; and they had the right Internet address. Yet, the man hadn&#8217;t done anything wrong except to use his Wi-Fi at home wide open and unsecured. Some unscrupulous neighbor must have profited from his naivety. The customer&#8217;s still waiting to see if the complaining company will take further steps against him, but meanwhile one of our techs set him up with strong WPA security to prevent further stealthy theft of his connection. Basic Home and Office Defense Proper set up is critical. Most of the steps to protect your computer should be implemented from the moment when you first set it up for Wi-Fi. While it’s impossible to &#8230; <a href="http://www.swcp.com/2011/staying-safe-with-wi-fi/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/staying-safe-with-wi-fi/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Handy Tip for Browsing the Web on a Slow Internet Connection</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/handy-tip-for-browsing-the-web-on-a-slow-internet-connection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/handy-tip-for-browsing-the-web-on-a-slow-internet-connection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd J</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tutorials]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=1155</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are using a slow internet connection from a laptop or desktop computer, try this trick to use the lightweight &#8220;mobile&#8221; version of many popular websites.  These sites are designed for small screens and lower-bandwidth smart phones, but they&#8217;re quite functional and perfect for computers with slow internet connections.  Just follow these steps: You need to use the Firefox web browser.  Download Firefox here (it&#8217;s free) and install it if you don&#8217;t already have it.  This may take a while if you have a slow connection. You&#8217;re using Firefox to view this page now, right?  Good&#8230; Click here, then click the + Add to Firefox button.  Proceed through the steps to download and install the User Agent Switcher Firefox extension, then restart Firefox. In your Firefox menu, go to Tools -&#62; Default User Agent -&#62; and select iPhone 3.0 That&#8217;s it.  Test it out by going to CNN.  You should be automatically redirected to CNN&#8217;s lightweight, mobile site &#8211; the address is http://m.cnn.com/.  This should work for the &#8220;major&#8221; websites like Google, Yahoo, YouTube, Facebook, etc. To turn this behavior off, go to Tools -&#62; iPhone 3.0 -&#62; and select Default User Agent.  You can easily switch between mobile and full versions of websites by changing this setting. This can be useful any time you are using a slow internet connection including • using a dial-up internet connection • using a slow public wi-fi access point at a coffee shop, hotel, airport, etc • using internet tethering through &#8230; <a href="http://www.swcp.com/2011/handy-tip-for-browsing-the-web-on-a-slow-internet-connection/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/handy-tip-for-browsing-the-web-on-a-slow-internet-connection/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Search Engine Round-Up</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/search-engine-round-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/search-engine-round-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jnelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search engines]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=227</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Google reigns as the undisputed king of the jungle, but there&#8217;s plenty of other critters in this zoo. Despite – or perhaps because of – its predominance and scope, Google may not be the best for every inquiry where personal privacy concerns or a particularly obscure topic is involved. What follows is a list – by no means comprehensive — of some current search engines. They are divided into two types: general or open in nature, and specialized or closed. The major difference is that specialized search engines are either dedicated to a particular topic, or limit the search arena to preselected categories usually from a drop-down menu or scrolling pane. These days, neither type of tool stands as alone as they once frequently did. If general in nature, they may be part of a huge content portal offering numerous other services, like maps and translating tools and email. Specialized ones are just as likely to be a feature of large sites, such as online department stores and libraries, but just about every merchant with a website has a some search capability available. We&#8217;ll only be able to look at a few samples of the most popular, useful, or offbeat ones. Adding Search Engines to Your Browser Once you&#8217;ve found a new search engine you may want to use in the future, be sure to bookmark it. Or if you use Firefox, you can use the Search Engine Management feature. &#8230; <a href="http://www.swcp.com/2011/search-engine-round-up/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/search-engine-round-up/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Testing your Backups</title>
		<link>http://www.swcp.com/2011/testing-your-backups/</link>
		<comments>http://www.swcp.com/2011/testing-your-backups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jamii</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.swcp.com/?p=93</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the great challenges of the modern world is keeping your data safe and being able to find it when you need it. Online backups have helped my peace of mind in knowing that my laptops and workstation are being backed up. Since I&#8217;m using encryption I know they&#8217;re secure in two different locations. However, as nice as that is, I almost shot myself in the foot by not remembering my encryption password. I&#8217;m glad I was persuaded to try restoring some files, just as a test. This caused me to realize that I&#8217;d used a different password for one of the laptops. Fortunately this was set up only a few months ago and I actually remembered the password after liberal applications of the palm of my hand to my forehead. I&#8217;ve now discovered the web-based restore process is an easy way to share files from work and home without leaving open any path for hackers to try and grab my files. So, my recommendation to all of you out there using online backups, please test a file restore. It will make you more comfortable with the restore process when you&#8217;re actually in a high pressure situation of having lost important files.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.swcp.com/2011/testing-your-backups/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>