If you know what your major will be you may want to check which platform is most commonly used by professionals and students in that field. The decision to bring a laptop or a desktop computer is a personal choice. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. A laptop will take up much less space in a small dorm room. Students bringing laptops should keep in mind the additional attention to security that comes with owning a laptop computer.
Ethernet is a high-speed connection to the Internet.
Ethernet is about 200 times faster than the average modem connection. This high-speed connection connects to the Internet using a line separate from your phone line. You do not need a modem for this connection. Many manufacturers are selling their computers with a network card already installed. To check to see if a card is installed, look on the back of your computer.