I want my internet connection to be separate from my brothers and parents. Is this possible? If not how can I protect my laptop from the viruses they get from surfing the web?
2006-06-06 18:03:14 · 7 answers · asked by ako1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Just get wireless and put a firewall on your computer. Don't network with them, there is no reason to get a new account.
2006-06-06 18:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes just contact your ISP (Internet service provider) and tell them that you want to have two connections installed in your house. Do you have DSL or Dial-Up? If you have DSL you don't have to worry about getting viruses when they surf on other computers as long as they are not networked. A good virus protection software will also do the trick for about $60 you can pick up the Norton AntiVirus Software specifically made for surfing the web.
2006-06-07 01:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by deathdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can get separate internet connection from others but you have to buy a router for this.are you using broadband connection if yes a router will do , but if youre using a dial up then get another telephone line and have a separate acct. by the way a cheapest router cost $39
2006-06-07 05:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by lepactodeloupes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probally better to have two different sign ons...maybe use two different internet providers. (example one use mircosoft and the other use Yahoo)
Install Mcafee, and use the free tool ad aware. U wont get a virus from them surfing, unless they get one while using your laptop.
2006-06-07 01:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by FAR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not. Its very much possible.
You have not mentioned which place you belong to.
Try the Microsoft Security Downloads. You can get 12 months free Antivirus from Computer Associates.
For more information, visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/downloads/default.mspx
2006-06-07 01:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Kamlesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can.
If you have dial up, you will have to have 2 phone lines.
If you have DSL , cable or satelite you will need a router or wireless router if you want to surf wirlessly!
2006-06-07 01:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by Robert Miller 95670 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have as many accounts as you want as long as you pay for them
2006-06-07 01:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋