Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Opening Chess Book:How to create an Opening Chess Book?

 
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   
A chess opening book is a book on chess openings. Opening books, which discuss chess openings, are by far the most common type of literature on chess. These describe many major lines, like the Sicilian Defence, Ruy Lopez, and Queen's Gambit,[1] as well many minor variations of the main lines.[2]

reference:
https://sites.google.com/site/chess2u/Opening-Chess-Book

How to create an Opening Chess Book?
Here are some of the best advise that we can found on the net
 
To Create a .ctg Book by Mark Mason
 
 
1. Start with a database of games that you want to use to make your book.

2. Create a new book in Fritz by selecting FILE/NEW/OPENINGS BOOK - call it anything you like.
 
3. Open your new book by selecting FILE/OPEN/OPENINGS BOOK and selecting the new book you created earlier.
 
4. Now import the games from your database by selecting EDIT/OPENINGS BOOK/IMPORT GAMES and navigating to your database.
 
5. There is a dialogue box which you need to tick against. "Games" is the number of games you want to import. Default is all games are selected so leave this. "Length" is how deep the lines will be in the book. Choosing "ECO-relative" plus a number will make the main line variations longer than the oddball side variations. If you pick "Absolute length" and a number, it will make all the variations the length you chose, regardless of whether the variation is a main line or side line - so book will be deeper. "Include variations" is important if some of the games from your database contain commentary in the form of sub-variations, but can be left un-ticked
 
.6. When you're finished with these settings, click "OK". You'll see a progress bar appear, keeping you posted as to how close Fritz has come to completing the, you'll see a menu of moves where the empty book had been and a small window saying "x new positions" (this tells you how many positions total are in the new tree). Click OK, and you're finished.To manually edit the bookif you have the little booklet that came with Fritz 9 then in sections 5.6 and all of section 11 give details. Also there is a manual on the Fritz 9 DVD . Pages 49 to 54 give some instructions to have a look at. Meanwhile here is a brief pointer:Go into Fritz and do File/Open/Openings Book and select the book you want to edit. Then select the Openings Book tab on right hand side of screen. Basically you can eithera) add a new move to the book, To do this right click somewhere in that book area (not on a move just in empty space) and tick Allow Move Adding. then when you play back through a game and want to add new line, just make the move on the actual board and then select new main line from the options. This will then have added the move to the book.b) change the 'weighting' of an existing move making it more/less likely to be chosen. This is shown in the Prob / % column. To change it right click on the actual move itself and do change weight. The value is from -125 (very unlikely to be picked) to +125 (very likely to be picked). You can change these manually to any value. Actually this is what the automatic book learning does based on whether games are won or lost - but this is how you do it manually.c) or mark moves either red (means they won't be played ever) or green (mean they will be picked, with a probablility given by the % column). To make a move red right click on it and select Don't play in tournamentTo make a move green right click on it and select Main Move. You might want to make a move red if you find that at some point in the book line you had a negative evaluation and therefore you can mark that move red so it won't be played again.There is a lot more to it than this but this should give you enough to start creating and editing your book. I hope this helps you.Mark


Here is some stadist for both color
Good Openings for White:
1e4 – this move will win more than other openings, but it will loose more too
1d4 – difficult to get advantage when black plays correctly
1c4 – similar to 1d4
1Nf3 – similar to 1d4

Good Opening for Black after 1e4:
Sicilian
French
Petroff
Ruy Lopez

Good Opening for Black after 1d4:
KingIndian
QueenIndian
Nimzo
QueenGambit
Slav Defence

Bad Openings for Black after e4:
Pirc Defence

Bad Openings for Black after 1d4:
Volga/Benko – I tried with different engines and white was winning most games
After 1e4 c5 2c3:
2...d5 is not good
2...Nf6 is better

By the way 1e4 c5 2c3 is the only variant played by some players on Playchess.com

B66 good for black
D16 good for white
E04 good for white and black
 
 
 

Area 51: what the www talk about it!

¿Por qué esta prohibido penetrar en esta zona de Nevada?
¿Esconden ovnis y tecnología extraterrestre en estas montañas el gobierno Norteamericano?
¿Qué custodian tan celosamente?.
Un hombre dice saber la respuesta.
 
fuente:
A unos 190 km al noroeste de Las Vegas, en el desierto de Nevada, los mapas oficiales se quedan en blanco. Es una zona con caminos, arroyos, montañas, edificios, y una pista de 9,5 km, pero sobre el papel no existe. Es como si hubiese cesado toda actividad humana en un área tan grande como Suiza.

El acceso está totalmente prohibido. Los carteles advierten: "Está autorizado el uso de armas letales". Su espacio aéreo es el más inviolable de Estados Unidos. Se trata del Polígono de Tiro y de Pruebas Nucleares de Nellis, llamado comúnmente Área 51.

¿Tecnología Alienígena?

Fundada en 1954 como una base secreta donde la Lockheed Aircraft Corporation pudiese desarrollar aviones espía para la CIA, el Área 51 sigue siendo la sede de algunos de los proyectos más revolucionarios de EE UU. Allí se probó el bombardero "stealth" Northrop B-2 , además de una serie de aviones nada convencionales. Siempre ha sido objeto del máximo secreto -las Fuerzas Aéreas de Estados Unidos (USAF) no admitieron su existencia hasta 1994-, ya que representa lo último en tecnología militar. El único problema, según algunos investigadores, es que ni la tecnología ni las técnicas son estadounidenses: provienen del espacio exterior.

Desde que se estableció el Área 51 varias personas declararon haber visto objetos extraños sobrevolando su espacio aéreo, pero las autoridades negaron los hechos. Sin embargo, uno de sus propios hombres declaró que por los cielos del Área 51 no sólo circulaban ovnis, sino que la USAF utilizaba activamente tecnología alienígena.

Robert "Bob" Lazar, que trabajó cinco meses en la base a partir de diciembre de 1988, hizo unas manifestaciones por televisión en mayo de 1989. Identificado como "Dennis" -su silueta aparecía a contraluz y su voz fue distorsionada electrónicamente- reveló que el Gobierno de EE UU estaba investigando nueve platillos voladores e intentaba adaptar la tecnología alienígena a sus propios fines. Añadió que tanto él como su mujer habían recibido varias amenazas de muerte.

En noviembre, decidió aparecer públicamente para evitar mayores riesgos. Describió un lugar secreto, conocido como S-4, cercano al lago Papoose, en el interior del Área 51, donde se guardaban las naves alienígenas. Explicó que él formaba parte de un equipo de 22 ingenieros contratados para investigar los sistemas de propulsión de los platillos.

En el Interior del S-4

Según Lazar, el S-4 era un enorme complejo subterráneo que ocupaba toda una cordillera montañosa. Al principio, pensó que estaba trabajando con tecnología altamente sofisticada creada por el hombre, pero cuando entró en uno de los platillos se convenció de que era de otro mundo porque tanto su forma como sus dimensiones no parecían haber sido concebidas por humanos.

No tenía junturas aparentes, nada de soldaduras, ni pernos o remaches -dijo Lazar. Los bordes de todos los elementos eran redondos y suaves, como si estuviesen hechos con cera caliente sometida a un rápido proceso de enfriamiento. Según el testimonio, había troneras, arcos y delgadas sillas de sólo 30 cm de altura. Su unidad de propulsión era un objeto no mayor que una pelota de béisbol, que irradiaba un campo antigravitatorio a través de una columna hueca, emplazada verticalmente en el centro de la nave.

Lazar tuvo acceso a un memorando que confirmó sus sospechas. Había una cantidad impresionante de información sobre ovnis, incluso fotografías de autopsias de pequeños seres grises con grandes cabezas calvas. Se afirmaba que los alienígenas procedían de la galaxia Zeta Reticuli y se citaba un incidente, ocurrido en 1979, en el que los alienígenas
mataron a varios guardias y científicos de la base. Todo ello le convenció de que estaba trabajando en una nave alienígena, creada por mentes alienígenas con materiales alienígenas.

Él nunca afirmó categóricamente que viera alienígenas en el S-4, pero sí vio algo extraño. Andando por un pasillo pudo observar, a través de una puerta entreabierta, a dos hombres con batas blancas mirando hacia abajo y hablando a algo pequeño con brazos largos.
Sólo fue un vistazo rápido, pero no sé qué podía ser aquello, dijo Lazar

Valorando las Pruebas

Son afirmaciones increíbles. Ahora bien, ¿estaba Lazar adaptando a sus propios fines los lugares comunes de platillos voladores y hombrecillos grises o su historia prueba que son auténticos?

Según George Knapp, que entrevistó a Lazar en la televisión, más de una docena de personas han aportado desde entonces datos que parecen apoyar las afirmaciones de Lazar tiene en su poder la grabación en video de un testimonio que estuvo a cargo de importantes planes militares. Asegura que las autoridades conocen la tecnología alienígena y han tenido en su poder a alienígenas desde los años cincuenta.
Sin embargo, el video no será emitido públicamente mientras ese hombre esté vivo, ya que todos los testigos quieren permanecer en el anonimato por temor a las consecuencias.

Amenazas de Muerte

Otro periodista que investigaba el Área 51 abandonó por miedo a las represalias. Un ingeniero electrónico dijo que había visto un platillo volante y estaba dispuesto a declararlo en un programa de televisión. Se echó atrás al percatarse de que era vigilado. Otro testigo fue amenazado directamente: "Sabemos que viaja mucho -le dijeron-, y no nos gustaría que usted o su familia sufrieran un accidente".

Ante la cámara, Lazar se muestra frío, calmado y sin pretensiones. No alardea de conocimientos en temas que no domina. Ha contado siempre la misma historia, lo cual no es habitual en los falsos testigos. Pero él mismo tiene algunas lagunas: no ha podido demostrar documentalmente sus dos diplomas obtenidos en prestigiosas universidades norteamericanas, está arruinado y fue declarado culpable de regentar un burdel. Los motivos de Lazar para dejar el anonimato son también dudosos. Asegura que lo hizo porque pensó que no dar la cara era un insulto para la ciencia y los ciudadanos de su país. Sin embargo, sus bocetos de la nave alienígena se han comercializado en forma de maqueta y ha vendido los derechos de su historia para hacer una película.

Lazar asegura que, entre 1982 y 1984, trabajó para la Iniciativa de Defensa Estratégica (la guerra de las galaxias) en el Laboratorio Nacional de Los Alamos, en Nuevo México, lo cual fue negado rotundamente por las autoridades, asegurando que no había ningún documento que probase dicho empleo. Pero durante su investigación, el periodista George Knapp vio que el nombre de Lazar constaba en el directorio telefónico interno de Los Alamos. Por otra parte, parece confirmarse por la declaración de la renta.

Desde entonces han salido a la luz mas datos. En 1995, una empresa alemana distribuyó un video titulado Secrets of the Black World, en el que aparecen varios testigos que aportan más información sobre lo que ocurría en el Área 51.

¿A Prueba de Video?

Norio Hayakawa
, de una emisora de TV japonesa, capturó en imágenes la fugaz aparición de un objeto que se elevaba desde el Área 51. Filmó una luz resplandeciente, que se deslizaba por el cielo sobre las montañas. Un posterior análisis de la película por computadora llevó a Hayakawa a concluir que "definitivamente el objeto no es un avión convencional".

Otras muchas filmaciones muestran un objeto brillante que se desplaza por el cielo a velocidades increíbles y que ejecuta maniobras presuntamente imposibles. Uno de ellos se aproximó a un equipo de la NBC, y sus miembros regresaron con quemaduras producidas por radiaciones radiactivas. Algunos llegaron más lejos, al parecer hasta el interior del S-4, y filmaron una habitación llena de sarcófagos metálicos donde se almacenan alienígenas muertos.

Desgraciadamente, captar un ovni en película o en cinta de video no es una prueba definitiva de su existencia. En Secrets of the Black World pueden verse dos platillos voladores, pero uno de ellos tiene el aspecto de un reactor volando a poca altura y el otro era una secuencia mal montada de un "cubo de basura volador".

A pesar de todo, muchos piensan que está ocurriendo algo en el desierto de Nevada.
"Hay por lo menos ocho Black Programs volando por el Área 51", asevera el escritor aeronáutico Jim Goodall.
Los Black Programs son proyectos secretos del Gobierno, como el bombardero "stealth". que incluyen asombrosas pruebas de velocidad y maniobrabilidad que pueden hacer pensar a muchos que se trata de platillos voladores.

Goodall cree que las aeronaves de las que habla son silenciosas e increíblemente rápidas, como una que abandonó el Área 51 y fue detectada por un radar volando a más de 16.000 km/h. Goodall pone en duda que tales velocidades estén al alcance de la tecnología humana. Cuando Goodall preguntó al ex presidente de Lockheed si creía en la existencia de los ovnis, éste respondió: "Sí. Estoy plenamente convencido de su existencia".

Relación con el Majestic 12

Lazar aseguró que los operarios que trabajaban en la zona S-4 llevaban distintivos con la palabra MAJ impresa.
¿Podría tener alguna relación con Majestic-12, el equipo de científicos creado con el máximo secreto por el presidente de EE UU en 1947 para investigar los platillos voladores?
 











 

Nikola Tesla:Secret time travel experiments


SMALL DISCOVERIES LEAD TO GREAT THINGS

In 1895, while conducting research with his step-up transformer, Nikola Tesla had his first indications that time and space could be influenced by using highly charged, rotating magnetic fields. Part of this revelation came about from Tesla’s experimentation with radio frequencies and the transmission of electrical energy through the atmosphere. Tesla’s simple discovery would, years later, lead to the infamous Philadelphia Experiment and the Montauk time travel projects. But even before these highly top-secret military programs came about, Tesla made some fascinating discoveries on the nature of time and the real possibilities of time travel.

With these experiments in high-voltage electricity and magnetic fields, Tesla discovered that time and space could be breached, or warped, creating a "doorway" that could lead to other time frames. But with this monumental discovery, Tesla also discovered, through personal experience, the very real dangers inherent with time travel.

Tesla’s first brush with time travel came in March 1895. A reporter for the New York Herald wrote on March 13 that he came across the inventor in a small café, looking shaken after being hit by 3.5 million volts,

"I am afraid," said Tesla, "that you won’t find me a pleasant companion tonight. The fact is I was almost killed today. The spark jumped three feet through the air and struck me here on the right shoulder. If my assistant had not turned off the current instantly in might have been the end of me."

Tesla, on contact with the resonating electromagnetic charge, found himself outside his time-frame reference. He reported that he could see the immediate past, present and future, all at once. But he was paralyzed within the electromagnetic field, unable to help himself. His assistant, by turning off the current, released Tesla before any permanent damage was done. A repeat of this very incident would occur years later during the Philadelphia Experiment. Unfortunately, the sailors involved were left outside their time-frame reference for too long with disastrous results.

Tesla’s secret time travel experiments would continue on in the hands of others who were not as concerned with humanity as Tesla.


We are left with rumors and speculations on who may have become the heirs of Tesla’s research -- hopefully, someday these secrets will be revealed once and for all.
 
 

Nikola Tesla’s Famous Quotes:

by KacperPostawski on January 21, 2011
Here are some of my favorite quotes by Nikola Tesla:
“Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.”
The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.”
“Today’s scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality.”
“I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success… Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything.”
“The practical success of an idea, irrespective of its inherent merit, is dependent on the attitude of the contemporaries. If timely it is quickly adopted; if not, it is apt to fare like a sprout lured out of the ground by warm sunshine, only to be injured and retarded in its growth by the succeeding frost.”

Tesla Had Figured Out How To Control Gravity…

by KacperPostawski on January 21, 2011
Although many of his inventions, blueprints, and patents have long been destroyed, or are perhaps still sitting locked away in a military bunker, it is widely known that Tesla had figured out gravity, and how to manipulate it.

Tesla had plans for anti-gravity propulsion craft and many of his earlier experiments reportedly “took off” into the sky, in the earlier days Tesla was puzzled by these phenomenon, being the real scientist that he was, he investigated it and drew his own theory of gravity. Check out nikola tesla’s dynamic theory of gravity as a result.
Tesla, like Einstein, was very skeptical of the scientific consensus at the time that the “ether” did not exist. In fact, he was adamant about the fact that it DID exist, and refuted Einstein’s theory entirely:

… Supposing that the bodies act upon the surrounding space causing curving of the same, it appears to my simple mind that the curved spaces must react on the bodies, and producing the opposite effects, straightening out the curves. Since action and reaction are coexistent, it follows that the supposed curvature of space is entirely impossible – But even if it existed it would not explain the motions of the bodies as observed. Only the existence of a field of force can account for the motions of the bodies as observed, and its assumption dispenses with space curvature. All literature on this subject is futile and destined to oblivion. So are all attempts to explain the workings of the universe without recognizing the existence of the ether and the indispensable function it plays in the phenomena.

My second discovery was of a physical truth of the greatest importance. As I have searched the entire scientific records in more than a half dozen languages for a long time without finding the least anticipation, I consider myself the original discoverer of this truth, which can be expressed by the statement: There is no energy in matter other than that received from the environment.” — Nikola Tesla

Over the past century, through the work of leading researchers of anti-gravity like Professor John Searl, and John Hutchinson, we now know that what Tesla was saying almost 100 years ago about the ether and nature of gravity, is true.

Gravity can be controlled and manipulated through the use of high voltage, superconductivity and high frequency, which is exactly what Professor John Searl did in the 1960s-1970s with his IGV(Inverse Gravity Vechicle) His craft flew between the UK and New Zealand in 19 minutes, round trip, achieving mind boggling speeds through the use of these physics.

As scientists squandered the theory of the ether and rushed towards the field of Quantum Physics and Quantum Particle interactions Tesla predicted all this would be in vein, and that many years will pass before scientists wake up and begin their long trek in the opposite direction, back towards the truth.
The day he died, Tesla’ said:

“Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his works and accomplishments, the present is theirs, the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.” - Nikola Tesla
http://nikolateslafiles.com/

Who was Nikola Tesla? "The pioneer of wireless signal"

  Nikola Tesla (10 July 1856 – 7 January 1943) was a Serbian-American[2][3][4] inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electrical supply system.[5]

Tesla started working in the telephony and electrical fields before immigrating to the United States in 1884 to work for Thomas Edison. He soon struck out on his own with financial backers, setting up laboratories/companies to develop a range of electrical devices. His patented AC induction motor and transformer were licensed by George Westinghouse, who also hired Tesla as a consultant to help develop an alternating current system. Tesla is also known for his high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments in New York and Colorado Springs which included patented devices and theoretical work used in the invention of radio communication,[6] for his X-ray experiments, and for his ill-fated attempt at intercontinental wireless transmission in his unfinished Wardenclyffe Tower project.[7]
Tesla's Wardenclyffe plant on Long Island in 1904. From this facility, Tesla hoped to demonstrate wireless transmission of electrical energy across the Atlantic


Tesla's achievements and his abilities as a showman demonstrating his seemingly miraculous inventions made him world-famous.[8] Although he made a great deal of money from his patents, he spent a lot on numerous experiments over the years. In the last few decades of his life, he ended up living in diminished circumstances as a recluse in Room 3327 of New Yorker Hotel, occasionally making unusual statements to the press.[9][10][11] Because of his pronouncements and the nature of his work over the years, Tesla gained a reputation in popular culture as the archetypal "mad scientist".[12][13] Tesla died penniless and in debt on 7 January 1943.[14][15][16][17]

Tesla's work fell into relative obscurity after his death, but since the 1990s, his reputation has experienced a comeback in popular culture.[18] In 2005, he was listed amongst the top 100 nominees in the TV show "The Greatest American", an open access popularity poll conducted by AOL and The Discovery Channel.[19] His work and reputed inventions are also at the center of many conspiracy theories and have also been used to support various pseudosciences, UFO theories and New Age occultism.
In 1960, in honor of Tesla, the General Conference on Weights and Measures for the International System of Units dedicated the term "tesla" to the SI unit measure for magnetic field strength.[20]

Here are some of Tesla invention

Newspaper representation of Tesla's theoretical invention, the thought camera, which would photograph thoughts. Circa 1933.
 
RadioTesla's theories on the possibility of the transmission by radio waves go back as far lectures and demonstrations in 1893 in St. Louis, Missouri, the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the National Electric Light Association.[104] Tesla's demonstrations and principles were written about widely through various media outlets.[85] Many devices such as the Tesla Coil were used in the further developement of radio.[6]
Tesla's radio wave experiments in 1896 were conducted in Gerlach Hotel (later renamed The Radio Wave building), where he resided.[105]
In 1898, Tesla demonstrated a radio-controlled boat (U.S. Patent 613,809Method of an Apparatus for Controlling Mechanism of Moving Vehicle or Vehicles).
In 1898, Tesla demonstrated a radio-controlled boat—which he dubbed "teleautomaton"—to the public during an electrical exhibition at Madison Square Garden.[1] The crowd that witnessed the demonstration made outrageous claims about the workings of the boat: everything from magic and telepathy to being piloted by a trained monkey hidden inside.[106] Tesla tried to sell his idea to the U.S. military as a type of radio-controlled torpedo, but they showed little interest.[107] Remote radio control remained a novelty until World War I and afterward, when a number of countries used it in military programs.[citation needed]

In 1900, Tesla was granted patents for "system of transmitting electrical energy" and "an electrical transmitter". When Guglielmo Marconi made his famous first ever transatlantic radio transmission in 1901, Tesla quipped that it was done with 17 Tesla patents. This was the beginning of years of patent battles over radio with Tesla's patents being upheld in 1903, followed by a reverse decision in favor of Marconi in 1904. In 1943, a Supreme Court of the United States decision restored the prior patents of Tesla, Oliver Lodge, and John Stone.[108] The court declared that their decision had no bearing on Marconi's claim as the first to achieve radio transmission, just that since Marconi's claim to certain patents were questionable, he could not claim infringement on those same patents[109] (there are claims the high court was trying to nullify a World War I claim against the U.S. government by the Marconi Company via simply restoring Tesla's prior patent).[108]

wireless lighbulb
Later in life, Tesla made claims concerning a "teleforce" weapon after studying the Van de Graaff generator.[147][148] The press called it a "peace ray" or death ray.[149][150] Tesla described the weapon as being able to be used against ground based infantry or for antiaircraft purposes.
Tesla gives the following description concerning the particle gun's operation:
[The nozzle would] send concentrated beams of particles through the free air, of such tremendous energy that they will bring down a fleet of 10,000 enemy airplanes at a distance of 200 miles from a defending nation's border and will cause armies to drop dead in their tracks.[151][152]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla

The list of credits given to Nikola Tesla is large indeed. He has been associated with:
  • cosmic rays
  • radar
  • diathermy
  • the high-frequency furnace
  • wave-guide for microwave transmission
  • space navigation code
  • cryogenic engineering
  • electrotherapeutics
  • energy transmission to satellites
  • principles of solid state transistor technology
  • the reciprocating dynamo

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A well-rounded feature set takes a security solution from good to great. More than bells and whistles, added features provide security, usability and performance benefits.
Updates
Security software is only as good as its latest update. Viruses are being identified and added to signature databases all the time. So it’s important that your virus definition list updates accordingly. Modern antivirus software are equipped with automatic updates that perform regularly enough that you get faster updates that don’t slow down your system. The best security providers push updates to you as soon as they’re available.
Help & Support
The best software doesn’t require reading an in-depth manual to use, but still has one available. For specific questions, troubleshooting and additional help, the best antivirus manufacturers provide superior product support online and off. Additional support for software may come in the form of assistance over the phone, email, live chat or through a number of additional resources (knowledgebase, FAQs, tutorials).
 
A well-balanced antivirus solution is effective, efficient and easy to use. Combining all the right features with a usable interface, our top antivirus software choices deliver the best security and usability without a serious investment in time, money or system resources.

Monday, October 29, 2012

2012 Best Satellite Internet Service Comparisons and Reviews

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Satellite Internet Review


Why Use High-Speed Satellite Internet?

If you’re in a rural area, you may not have many options for internet service. High speed satellite internet allows you to say goodbye to dial-up internet access. No more using phone lines to access the internet or waiting for webpages to load. Satellite broadband internet websites load many times faster than dial-up. Although cable and DSL are faster than satellite, if you live in an area that doesn’t offer the faster options, satellite might be the best thing available. Learn more by reading articles on high-speed satellite internet. As long as you have a clear view of the southern sky where the provider can stick the small satellite, and you have a PC or Mac, you can access the internet.

 

High-Speed Satellite Internet: What to Look For

The high-speed satellite internet companies we reviewed, such as HughesNet, WildBlue and MyBlueDish, offer service for the 48 contiguous states. Some of the best satellite internet providers also offer coverage for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and surrounding areas. Some of the companies manufacture their own equipment and sell service plans. Other companies resell the equipment and services. Law requires them to sell the satellite broadband plans at the same prices but they can include additional fees or discounts. We've looked at everything these satellite internet providers offer so you can compare satellite broadband services. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don’t Have To.™
Speed & Threshold
In this section we considered the download and upload speeds of each product. None of the satellite internet providers we reviewed guarantee the speed of their products. They only give the maximum speed the plan can reach. During high traffic hours, your speeds may be lower.
We also considered bandwidth allowance. Each satellite internet provider has a Fair Access Policy that restricts how much of the bandwidth each customer can use. We calculated the bandwidth cap for a 30-day period to help you compare amounts. If you pass the allowed threshold, your provider will decrease the speed of your system for as long as 30 days per infringement. Some providers offer free downloading times in the middle of the night.
One downside of satellite broadband internet is its high latency. You won’t notice it while web surfing but you will in real-time gaming, video streaming and while using VoIP applications. It also doesn’t work well with virtual private networks (VPN).
Help & Support
Our biggest concern regarding help and support was the tech and customer support the providers offered. We looked for 24/7 support, helpful and knowledgeable representatives and prompt service. We also looked for companies that have online chat features and email addresses for customer service that potential customers can use to ask questions. Those who manufacture their own equipment and train their technical staff are also higher on our list of great satellite internet providers.
We were more impressed with providers who offer a customer support website for their customers. We also looked for bandwidth threshold meters, billing information, diagnostic tools and other features. We weren’t so impressed with those companies who had outdated information on their websites.
Additional Features
Free one-year anti-virus and anti-spyware software is one of the nice features that come with most of the satellite internet packages. After the free period, you can opt to pay a monthly fee to continue the service. Some providers offer blogging tools, links to internet safety tips and dial-up service options. Most of the services we reviewed also allow you to customize your homepage.
Purchasing Options
Some providers give you the option of purchasing or leasing the satellite internet equipment. If you purchase the equipment, they usually offer a one-year limited warranty. If you lease the equipment, there’s an additional fee. Many of the providers we reviewed allow you to pay the lease upfront or monthly.
As you compare pricing information, read the small print. Some providers only offer discounted prices for several months. Talk to providers and resellers about whether they offer mail-in rebates and discounts, and what you must do to receive them.
Find out about all the fees before you sign up for a service. Free installation typically only applies to standard installation. Ask about activation fees, return policies and cancellation charges.