Network Magic Pro 5.5 - 10/29/2009
Network Magic is designed to help the average user set up and manage a network by providing a consistent interface across different Windows and Mac versions. With Microsoft's steady progress in usability, is it still worth the money?

Hamachi 2 Sports New Features and a Steep Price Tag for Businesses - 10/15/2009
The easy-to-use VPN drops support for a few platforms; gets more powerful, flexible, and for commercial use, more expensive.

hField Wi-Fire HFWFG200 Stands Out in Weak Field - 10/6/2009
Even with its new lower price tag, the Wi-Fire costs anywhere from 50% to 100% more than most other USB-based 802.11b/g adapters, but that premium is well worth it given the Wi-Fire’s demonstrated ability make a richer stew out of thin Wi-Fi gruel.

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Make Home Networking Easier with Windows 7 HomeGroups
With Windows 7's new HomeGroups feature, you'll be able to share files safely and securely. - 11/5/09

Upgrading to Windows 7? Five Reasons You Should or Shouldn't.
Welcome to Windows 7 launch day. Before you run down to the store to pick up a copy, here are some things to consider. - 10/22/09

Survive the Upgrade to Windows 7
32-bit or 64? Home, Professional or Ultimate? You've got a lot of choices if you're upgrading to Windows 7, and we've got a guide to help you work through them. - 10/08/09

Using Zeroconf on Linux: What Is It Good For?
If you run Debian or Ubuntu, you've got avahi, the ZeroConf daemon; but why would you want it and how can it spare you the hassle of sharing services over your network? - 10/01/09

Extend Your PC Display Over the Network with MaxiVista 4
If you've got two PCs and want to extend the screen real estate on one of them without installing extra video cards and cabling, MaxiVista is for you. - 9/24/09

Run Multiple Versions of Internet Explorer
Whether you're building a Web app and need to see how it will look across several browsers or you're just curious about how the Web looked through a prehistoric browser, here are several ways to try out everything from IE 1 to IE 8. - 9/17/09

Get Connected to the Internet Quickly with Instant-On Operating Systems
If you often find yourself pressed for time when you need to go online, an instant-on OS can get you connected faster by shaving precious minutes or seconds off your system's start up process. - 9/10/09

Use Weezo to Share Files Over the Internet
If you travel a lot or just need handy, Web-based access to your files to share them with friends and family, Weezo might fit the bill. - 9/03/09

Print Files Over the Internet With PrinterShare
For times when you need to get a document to a friend or family member but can't or don't want to send it electronically, remote printing via PrinterShare can be a handy alternative. - 8/27/09

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Lawmakers Float Bill to Boost Rural Broadband
House panel set to consider legislation to shift federal funding to broadband service. — 11/06/09

Does the Internet Really Wreck Your Social Life?
New study seeks to debunk notion that always-on connectivity leads to offline isolation. — 11/05/09

Time Warner Looks Ahead to Future Without AOL
With overall profits down, the media giant sees a brighter future ahead of its AOL spinoff and publishing restructuring. — 11/04/09

AT&T Hits Verizon With Lawsuit Over 3G Ads
A campaign focusing on smartphone coverage areas has the top U.S. carriers in a war of words. — 11/03/09

Broadband Market Still Expanding
Global economic slowdown isn't slowing down the move to broadband. — 11/02/09

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