• Microsoft Vista Home Networking Setup and Options
The most daunting part of upgrading to Windows Vista may be trying to figure out where in the layers of menus the networking and file-sharing options are hidden.
• Tips for Securing Your Home Router
Seemingly minor and easily overlooked settings can still have profound security implications. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your wired or wireless home router � and by extension, your network � is as secure as possible.
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• Microsoft Windows Home Server
If you have a home network, you'll welcome the easy file sharing, remote access and the image-based backup features of Windows Home Server.
• Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive
Iomega's fourth generation StorCenter Network Hard Drive brings many of the features found in higher-end storage devices down to an attractive price.
• MikroTik's The Dude
This free tool delivers many of the same capabilities that you'd find in pricey network monitoring tools. As long as you don't mind tinkering, The Dude is a decent network utility that should be worth the download.
Latest Reviews
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT600N - 2/4/2008 This router has one thing going for it that few consumer-grade Wi-Fi products do. It's a dual-band, dual-radio device that can run two simultaneous wireless networks.
SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive by Fabrik - 1/22/2008 If you're looking for fast, vast external storage, Fabrik's latest offering has plenty to offer, but its capacity and capabilities come with a caveat.
SMC Barricade N Wireless Gigabit Router - 1/9/2008 The SMC router and USB adapter perform reasonably well and add an impressive set of security, traffic management and remote access features.
Block Web Sites and More with OpenDNS
OpenDNS offers quicker and more reliable Web browsing, but when you sign up for a free OpenDNS account, you can also get other features such as content/domain blocking and access to your DNS usage statistics. - 1/31/08
Seven Tips for Safely Sharing Your Access Point
Thinking of sharing your home (or small business) WLAN? This primer on Wi-Fi basics explains security, routers, the various flavors of 802.11 and other essentials. - 1/29/08
Make Your Internet Connection Faster, Better With OpenDNS
free service called OpenDNS can not only help your browser display Web pages faster it also offers some added fringe benefits such as address typo correction and phishing protection, plus site blocking, content filtering, and more. - 1/24/08
Skype vs. Every Other VoIP Provider
All VoIP services allow you to make and receive voice calls via your broadband Internet connection, but there are big differences between Skype and other VoIP services.
- 1/17/08
Networking Notes: GnuPG on the Mac: Building Trust
We conclude our look at using public-key cryptography to secure your mail and text by delving into managing your GnuPG keys — the foundation of its security. - 1/16/08
Five Easy Steps to Hotspot Safety
Most people realize that hotspots can be risky, but they fail to take even the most basic precautions. Here are a handful of ways to protect yourself when using public hotspots.
- 1/15/08
BitTorrent 101: A Peer-to-Peer Review
You may not have tried it for yourself yet, but chances are good that you have at least heard of BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file-sharing technology gets more popular everyday. - 1/10/08
Five Windows Vista Tips for Networking and File Sharing
One of the hardest thing about using Vista is figuring out how to get to the settings and network configuration areas. Here are five tips that will help you maneuver through the networking options in Vista.
- 1/9/08
Networking Notes: GnuPG and the Mac
We continue our discussion on securing your files and messages with a look at e-mail encryption and signing.
- 1/09/08
Troubleshooting Help Fresh From the Forums
Tips on port triggering with a Netgear WGR614 for Xbox Live, troubleshooting problems with multiple Windows XP PCs trying to share a cable modem, and step-by-step help for connecting to the Internet using Internet Explorer.
- 1/07/08
Google Adds E-mail Security and Compliance
Last year, Google acquired e-mail security specialist Postini. Today, Google announced 'Powered by Postini' tools designed to provide message filtering, encryption and archiving for businesses of all sizes. - 2/5/08
Dell Simplifies Support for Small Business The company moves from the traditional one-size-fits-all philosophy to a customized support model based on your company's level of technical expertise. - 2/5/08
Tool Cuts Vista Down to Size For those tired of Windows Vista's hoggish ways, a European developer has created a free � albeit technical � tool to eliminate the bloat. - 1/31/08
January Wireless Newsbits FreeFi partners with Disney-ABC to provide video-on-demand at DIA; Boingo will serve up JiWire ads at 28 airport locations; iBox2Go releases its new "hotspot in a box"; a new flash drive allows for wireless presentations; and more.
- 1/29/08
Map of the World IGPS devices are hot items, but could Wi-Fi be the real future of navigation? Skyhook Wireless, which powers iPhone Maps, is leading the way.- 1/24/08
2008 Awards: The Absolute Best in Small Business
Who do you turn to for business advice most often? No doubt it's other experienced small business owners. Well, your entrepreneurial compatriots made the call and picked the best software, hardware and services. Take a look at the results.
-1/22/08
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT600N
SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive by Fabrik
SMC Barricade N Wireless Gigabit Router
