Chapter 8 assessment

1. Wi-Fi is a wireless internet connection. Wireless phone headsets can interfere with your Wi-Fi connection and baby monitors and microwaves. Interference happens because some things use the same 2.4 or 5-GHz bands.
2. There is a logging system that lets you see what websites have been used recently. Norton anti virus has a Intrusion Detection Software which tells you if there is someone using your connection. You can also get free shareware programs. Or you could just use your WEP or WPA to lock your connection and keep them out.
3. I agree with the author. I believe it was ridiculous that the man was fined $250 just for using someones wi-fi connection. He wasn't trying to break into their computer system so why should he get in trouble for using their internet? If people can't keep others from using their wi-fi connection then it is their fault.
4. You need to get a separate phone line for your DSL or it wont work. 911 doesn't work on VoIP. If your power goes out or if you lose internet connection then you will not have a phone line. Other communication businesses charge you more than businesses like comcast and they have hidden fees.
5. Delete the email if it is something you know you don't need to read. Answer the email if it is something you can answer fast. Let someone else deal with it if they know how to answer the email better than you. Save the email if it is something you want to keep like a password or a receipt. Tag if for later action if you cant deal with it move it into a different folder and deal with it later.
6. 1. don't let spammers know you exist, don't post your email address online. 2. Never reply to spam or click the link. 3. Don't ever buy anything that is advertised using spam. 4. use you internet providers spam filtering options. 5. Use the spam filtering that comes with your email service. 6. use a third party filter.