There’s an element missing from this discussion: UDP and TCP and why all these applications collide. The nitty-gritty of the whys and wherefores are available on the Internet (or in a good networking course),but here’s the upshot: UDP (voice, video, IM messages, some gaming) and TCP (web, IM presence maintenance,…

A number of these suggestions are valid, but there are some things you shouldn’t try unless you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Especially: DD-WRT. Installation of router firmware is a risky business, because you will void your router warranty, and if you do it incorrectly, the router will become a…