July 20th, 2010 by admin

For the last decade, researchers have been trying to come up with a way to give consumers internet access away from the computer. Whether you’re riding the El or stuck waiting for a meeting, any Chicagoan can appreciate the convenience and profitability of such a device. Early attempts included the Audrey, a countertop device with an 8-inch screen and a Geode processor, as well as the I-opener, a device which combined a terminal, keyboard, mouse, and 10-inch LCD display. However, none of these products were efficient enough to warrant their price tags.Today, high-end devices like the iPad and Kindle offer consumers that portable access that these initial products aimed toward. Video game consoles use Internet access for watching movies or playing against people on a network. Even some television makers are experimenting with connectivity. Meanwhile, more companies are trying to get in by offering more specialized products for less. Read the rest of this entry »

July 20th, 2010 by admin

Your friends call you an idealist, but you know what you’re looking for: someone to show you the sights, who’ll spend time with your family, and maybe even show you what’s for dinner. Yes, the world of internet service providers can be a crowded but lonely place. Thankfully, there’s this handy list of options for those living in Chicago, from big names to some you may not have heard of before.

• Verizon offers high-speed internet access via DSL and Cable with plenty of advantages. Winner of a 2009 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award, Verizon offers some of the fastest speeds in the business, with their Starter plan at 1 Mbps and their Turbo plan at 7.1 Mbps. They also offer a large, reliable network of more than 100 million people. Read the rest of this entry »

July 20th, 2010 by admin

When you’re living in the third most populous city in the US, you’ll want to have the power of the internet at your fingers. It’s the quickest way to get tickets at O’Hare or find direction to the Symphony Center. If you’re running a business, your concerns are even more critical. That’s why it’s so important to find the provider that’s right for you. It might not be who you think.In addition to the more well-known residential providers, there are several other firms competing for your service. One of these is Cogent Communications, which offers fiber-optic internet access to both business and access providers. Residential consumers may not know have heard of Cogent, but it has been servicing commercial consumers since 2000. They are now one of the largest data carriers in the world, and they would love to give your growing business the boost it needs. Read the rest of this entry »

July 20th, 2010 by admin

Chicago Style SEO has a short bio, but their dedication to their customers is proven. This internet marketing firm is a Google Adwords-Qualified Company, as well as a BBB accredited business. That business is showing you how to use the internet to find new customers without alienating your current base.What will Chicago Style SEO do for your company? They have a developed four-point plan which will have your company duking it out with the heavyweights in your field in no time. The first step of the process is using Google Analytics to track your company’s online situation. In under two hours, Chicago Style SEO will show you how to add custom filters, tag site pages, set up goals, and more. Once this is done, it’ll be easy to track what customers are doing on your site. Read the rest of this entry »

July 20th, 2010 by admin

Companies looking to expand their online presence have several choices in the Chicago area. Advanced Network Hosts is one great option for businesses in Chicago looking to create or expand their networks. They have a proven track record since their inception in 2001, having turned a profit in each year. Their attention to their servers verges on the obsessive, so that you know you’re in good hands. For example, each of their servers has multiple backup drives that automatically mirror server’s data.Unlike most network hosts, Advanced Network Hosts uses pure copper CPUs from Intel, which aids them in staying cooler than others. All of their RAM, power supply, and motherboard technology has been researched and tested to come out on top as well. With all of this, Advanced Network Hosts offers very competitive prices, with 50 GB disk space/500 GB bandwidth for 106 per year and 75 GB disk space/750 GB bandwidth for 176 a year. The more expensive package, known as the Mega Plus Plan, offers up to 100 domains and an unlimited amount of databases. Read the rest of this entry »