A router is a device used to connect multiple computers together to form a network. When computers are networked together, users can share files and programs stored on the computers within the network.

Most home networks use an Internet Protocol (IP) wired or wireless router. IP routers connect to either a DSL or cable modem, which in turn gives user’s access to the Internet.

If you are using a DSL modem to access the Internet and want to set-up a home network, you will need a DSL wireless router. There are literally hundreds to choose from, so it’s best to conduct research to determine which DSL wireless router will provide you with the speed and options you desire.

Netgear offers one of the best selections of DSL wireless routers. Founded in 1996, Netgear has been providing customers with networking solutions for more than a decade. Netgear’s RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N routers allow users to surf the ‘Net, download MP3s, play games, place Internet phone calls, and watch streaming video. Prices range between $99 and $139.

Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, a global company headquartered in San Jose, California. Known as an industry leader in networking solutions, Linksys offers a variety of DSL wireless routers.

Linksys recently unveiled the Wireless-N Broadband Router. This router utilizes MIMO technology which increases data transmission capabilities by up to four times farther. The router allows the entire network to share a high-speed DSL Internet connection, making for fast and efficient networking. Linksys DSL wireless routers are affordably priced with many models available for under $50.

Belkin is one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. They offer a diverse mix of electronic products including DSL wireless routers. One of their most popular wireless modems is the Wireless G Plus.

Belkin’s Wireless G Plus DSL modem is perfect for downloading music from the Internet, watching streaming video, sharing photos and online gaming. This wireless modem uses MIMO technology, which provides a wider coverage area and faster data transmission. Belkin DSL wireless routers range in price between $29 and $149.

This was fine and dandy until yesterday, when a new version of SummerBoard (an app which allows customization of the iPhone’s SpringBoard, or home screen) was released. This new version supports themes and various other settings, but most importantly it appears to prevent DockSwap from doing its job. Thankfully, we can now take advantage of SummerBoard’s new theme support to set a custom Dock background, home screen wallpaper, or both.

Tips for Editing Your own DisplayOrder.plist

The plist is in binary format – on a mac you can just double click on this file and edit in the Property List Editor or use plutil -convert xml1 DisplayOrder.plist to convert to text version you can edit anywhere (use plutil -convert binary1 DisplayOrder.plist to convert back to binary plist – see plutil man page). Once you are inside the file, It’s pretty self explanatory, but you can basically put any app in any position from 0-11 by changing the displayIdentifier variable. The rest of the icons just get shifted down. If you add more than 16 icons, the list does not scroll, however it has been reported that the SpringBoard.app has the ability to scroll more icons, perhaps just not enabled in this version.

The displayIdentifier property under each item in iconList needs to be a string with a value of something like: ‘com.apple.mobilesafari’ or ‘com.apple.DemoApp’, or ‘com.apple.fieldtest’

Once your happy with your DisplayOrder.plist file put it into the same folder as your iPhoneInterface app, and type these commands in the iphone terminal:

Upload your Modified DisplayOrder.plist

cd /System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/

putfile DisplayOrder.plist

Changing the icons on your main menu

To upload a new icon for the DemoApp:

cd /Applications/DemoApp.app/

putfile icon.png

You can do this for any app, just upload a standard 60×60 png file named icon.png to an app directory.

Skinners get cracking on this!! Lets see if we can create some sweet iPhone icons/skins