is it necessary to keep computer always on when using cox cable for internet access?
471788
No, you can always turn off or restart your PC.  It's good to keep the cable modem on, however if it does go down it will resynch on it's own most of the time.
1131955
because a option that is enable in the bios of your mother bord\nthat when modem ring your computer is turn on\nu must disable this option\nor take out modem cable from case;)
46058
This is your networking service for windows. It is required for internet usage eg: DHCP, TCP protocols, along with printer usage etc. You can't turn this off.\n\nhope that helps.
954302
depends on computer and connection speed to the internet
45065
Sometimes I think they need a bigger server and can't handle all the hits, but that is usually in the morning.  I am having no trouble right now.  Is it just Yahoo, or many websites?  If it is more than just Yahoo, try going to start/settings/network connections.  right click on the network through which you get the internet, then click on "repair".  Also, check to see if your modem needs resetting or anything (if you have a cable modem).  If you have dialup, that might be the problem.  Nothing beats cable internet.  I get mine from Cox.  I have to buy at least basic cable to get it, but it is worth it.  I get basic cable and high speed internet for under $60 a month.  I stopped using telephones because now I do all my communication through the internet.
901708
There's a maximum time limit that a normal PC can stay on. Typically 7 days for a normal PC unless you have a Server which can stay on forever.\n\nSo, I think possibly that you have a PC and keep it a point that if you continuously keep your PC on, it will get dead very soon. Normally a PC can stay on continuously for 7 days only unless there are branded PC which can stay for months but not years like a Server.\n\nI suggest that you Turn Off your Computer when you dont have any work and then turning it on back, when you need it.\n\nBYE
911742
if you are using a dsl or cable modem on your home pc yes you have to connect it..
1073268
I prefer using ethernet hub. Hardwire your computer to the isp means not having to worry about there being a bad signal in the room. So if you haven't already, buy an ethernet hub.
827772
For those people who pay for their internet by the minute or by the hour, every second online counts to their total usage, and thus, are charged accordingly. For those kind of people, and those who are money-conscious, trying to save a buck here and there, they only log on and go online when they want to transmit or receive data. While their connection is idle, they would log off, so they aren't charged for their idling while online. For example, if you log in to your hotmail/yahoo email account, you need to be online. However, when you are typing out your email, your internet connection is idle, and thus, you'd be charged for your usage. Thus, people on a time-based internet connection service would go OFFLINE while they work/type and only log back on when they finish their email in order to transmit it (umm... Blackberries and internet-ready cell phones work on this same premise, I think). Anyways, just think of it this way, if you are waiting in your car to pick up your kids at school, you wouldn't idle your engine if it's going to be more than a minute; you'd turn off the engine to save some gas. \n\nNow, most people have unlimited internet usage (DSL/cable), so the above situation would not apply. But you got the picture...
347389
Yes its necessary for the computer to keep working.
102866
There is a couple dollars fees and taxes, not much more.  But also, the $12.99 is limited time (I think 6 months.)  Also, unless DSL is all you can get, a lot of times Cable is better, faster, easier.  I get Cox Cable for $14.95/month perminantly, no limits.\n\nI also recommend highly against loading any software to get broadband connectivity.  With Yahoo/AT&T it's almost impossible (not quite, but almost.)  With most Cable companies, although they send a disc, you usually don't need it.  \n\nLast advice:  Use a router, whatever you do.  Routers provide a basic hardware based firewall which is not as suspect to bugs and problems.  Even if you just have 1 computer.  Though more than just computers connect to the internet these days, so it may be worth it more in the long run.
1093323
Yes and no.  Speaking generally, the moving parts and power supply in your computer (fans and hard drive motors) suffer from being run constantly.  The electronic components suffer from voltage spikes when being powered on and off.  Many people argue that leaving the computer on constantly makes more sense; it's easier and cheaper to replace a fan motor than it is to replace a motherboard. \n\nTechnical considerations aside, leaving you computer running 24/7 will not do any serious harm to your system.  Neither will shutting it on and off once or twice a day.  Rebooting several times a day, every day, may have a measurable effect on your computer's lifespan, but it will probably make no practical difference.  It's much more likely that your computer will be obsolete before components actually start wearing out.\n\nThe overheating argument is moot.  You computer should NEVER overheat.  If it does, you need to fix your overheating problem, not ignore it by rebooting constantly.\n\nOne important thing to consider: Windows XP has an inherent memory leak.  It constantly writes to the cache while it's running.  Over time, this sucks up RAM resources, and makes your computer run more slowly.  This problem is less noticeable with high RAM machines, but most computers running XP will have a noticeable loss of system performace if left running for a week or more.  Unless you have special software for configuring your system cache (available on the internet), the only way to clear the cache and reset your memory is to restart the machine.
899465
Yes, you can. The laptop will be totally fine as all the information is stored permanently on the hard drive, which doesn't require power going to it for the information to stay safely on there. If you unplug the router then you *might* need to set your net connection up on it again afterwards, but as long as you're comfortable doing that then it's no real problem.\n\nOh, and I disagree entirely with Derek D's advice. People run their laptops until the battery's completely flat all the time, it's a totally commonplace event and requires nothing to sort except plugging it in again and letting it charge up for a while.
97005
Depending on how your computer is physically connected to your Broadband connection, the most likely answer is that your computer is going into some type of power-saving mode when it has been idle for a time and as part of that power-saving sequence, it is turning off its network connection to the Broadband.\n\nThen, when your computer is coming out of its idle-state, it is unable to reactivate its link to the Broadband connection and thus nothing comes up in IE.\n\nI would check your computer's settings in regards to its idle-state, network and power-saver settings.
935797
You don't "use" it, it's passive. If your computer is plugged into a power strip with a surge protector or has one of its own on its power cable, it's already active. Even so, it's a good idea to unplug your computer during severe storms.
833575
make sure your computer is plugged in!!
510394
use a router.  Plug the cable modem into the back of the router where it says "Internet" and each individual computer where it has ports for the CPUs.