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Article | 14/01/2011 Mobile survival guide: Top tips for staying connected
Picture this: You're sitting down
Article | 10/12/2010 Optimize your router for VoIP and video
We're at an awkward stage as the age of network-streamed multimedia matures. Broadband and cell providers have only recently realized the public's eno...
Article | 30/09/2010 The ABCs of VoIP
Given the importance of telephone systems, refreshing the technology can be daunting. However, for small and midsized businesses who consider upgradin...
Article | 11/08/2010 Slow Wi-Fi? Try bypassing it with an Ethernet cable
A reader has noticed that the Wi-Fi at her local library has slowed considerably in recent months, and she's wondering what's causing it: "Is it our c...
Article | 29/07/2010 Troubleshoot sluggish or non-working Wi-Fi
I'm a big fan of working at offsite locations--meaning my local Wi-Fi-equipped coffee shop. In fact, I'll often spend the afternoon hunkered down at P...
Article | 10/06/2010 An easy fix for broken ethernet plugs
Have you ever broken the connector on an Ethernet cable, but didn't want to go out and buy a replacement? If you only have one or two broken cable he...
Article | 13/05/2010 How to fix anything
Your PC will crash, your camera will break, your network will fail, and your printer will chew up paper.
Article | 11/05/2010 5 Tips for Pain-Free Wireless Home Networking
Hair-pullingly bad experiences with wireless networking have led me to formulate Snyder's First Law of Home Networking: No matter who sells you the ro...
Article | 16/04/2010 Network cable guide
Whether your setup is wired or wireless, we have the cable know-how you need for your network.
Article | 15/02/2010 Troubleshoot Windows remotely over the Net
Whether you're an IT pro or the go-to geek in your social circle, often the biggest hassle in fixing a computer problem is simply getting to the PC th...
Article | 9/01/2010 Add network folders to Windows 7 libraries
I'm a big fan of Windows 7's Libraries feature, which makes it easy to find the documents, music, pictures, and videos scattered across various locati...
Article | 31/12/2009 Set up your home network, Windows 7 edition
With Windows 7, you can more easily share files and printers across a network via the new HomeGroups feature. HomeGroups lets you connect to files and...
Article | 30/12/2009 Add WiFi to a very old laptop
Raul Maristany wants to add WiFi to an aging laptop. Is it possible? If the laptop has a PC card slot, it should be able to take a wireless PC card.
Article | 14/12/2009 Get to know Windows 7's home networking features
Networking isn't just for business anymore--these days, home networks are the norm.
Article | 14/12/2009 How to diagnose a bad Wi-Fi connection
Network problems are the thorniest to resolve. They've been known to reduce my vocabulary to curses so strong they'd embarrass Quentin Tarantino.
Article | 4/08/2009 Is your Linksys or Netgear router open to attack?
If you have a Linksys model WRT160N or Netgear RP614v4 router, it may be time to worry a little. At least according to a report out of Defcon from The...
Article | 8/07/2009 Firmware and you: a comprehensive guide to updating your hardware
Utter the word “firmware” to the average PC user, and you'll likely elicit a blank stare in return.
Article | 11/06/2009 Save money while controlling multiple PCs
In some situations, you might need multiple computers, so you'll just need to get a new keyboard, mouse, and display each time, right? Instead, try a ...
Article | 8/05/2009 Migrating to all-IP video surveillance
IP video surveillance is becoming the security solution of choice due to the latest H.264 compression technology and declining prices for IP cameras. ...
Article | 2/05/2009 Expand a small network with an Ethernet switch
Most home-office networks start with a PC, a router, and a modem. But when a small single-user network grows into a larger multiuser network, your ori...