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.
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Review: Netgear 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (MBR624GU) - 6/25/2009 The MGR624GU doesn't have the compactness or wide modem compatibility of some other 3G routers, but it carries a price tag roughly half that of its competitors, making it one of the least expensive units you can buy. If you can live with the limitations, the MBR624GU should serve you well.
Review: Zoom X6v VoIP Gateway - 6/11/2009 Zoom introduces a cost effective way to add broadband voice to a home LAN, while supporting both wired and Wi-Fi connected PCs.
Netgear MoCA COAX-Ethernet Adapter Kit MCAB1001 - 5/14/2009 With easy setup and good performance, the MCAB1001 offers a third-way alternative to Wi-Fi or Powerline networking, but with a premium price compared to Powerline or WiFi choices.
Use Gbridge to Create a Free, Friendly VPN With Gbridge, it's easy to create a secure VPN for access to all your files on the go, and don't miss its user-friendly media viewing features. - 7/02/09
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Secure Your E-Mail With Thunderbird and GnuPG Strong e-mail security isn't just for big corporations. With Thunderbird and GnuPG, you can protect confidential information with the same industrial strength crypto they use in the big leagues. - 5/28/09
Protect Your Laptop With Seven Must-Have Firefox Add-Ons You're extra vulnerable when you're on the go and away from your friendly home network. Learn how to stay safe on strange networks with seven key Firefox add-ons that stop malware and help guard your privacy. - 5/21/09
Clear Advantage: Taking WiMAX for a Spin Clear promises broadband speeds over a wireless connection. Is it good enough to cut the cable (or DSL line) for good? - 5/7/09
Manage Windows Network Settings With netsh If you don't mind some time on the command line, you can learn a lot about how your Windows PC's network settings are configured, and make a few tweaks of your own. - 4/23/09
Ad Groups Move to Regulate Web Tracking Moves come ahead of potential legislation designed to clamp down on the collection of behavioral data for advertising. — 07/02/09
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U.S. Deplores China's Flawed Green Dam A growing war of words between China and the U.S. grows -- with Google taking the crossfire -- as security flaws remain. — 06/29/09