Review: magicJack - 11/19/2009
An inexpensive one-time purchase gives you a year's worth of portable, free phone service.

Review: Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) - 11/12/2009
The EVA2000's incomplete HD repertoire means it's probably not the best choice if you download a lot of high-resolution torrents, but it's a great one if you're fine with mostly SD content and want access to the widest possible variety of it from your couch instead of your computer.

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?

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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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AOL Layoffs Could Cut Up to a Third of Workers
The embattled online pioneer looks to cut costs as its departure from Time Warner draws near. — 11/19/09

FCC Moves to Speed Wireless Buildouts
Declaratory relief ruling gives wireless providers legal recourse when local authorities ignore applications for new infrastructure facilities. — 11/18/09

Google Provides Templates for Site Creation
New templates and a public gallery for Google Sites are designed for intranets, projects, team sites, employee profile pages and more. — 11/17/09

VeriSign Planning DNS Security for .com and .net
Leading TLDs to get a major security upgrade, but it won't happen overnight. — 11/16/09

Google Makes It Official, Grabs VoIP Firm Gizmo5
Latest acquisition brings search giant one step closer to full-scale telephony service. — 11/13/09

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