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  Most Popular Tutorials

• 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.

• Do It Yourself: Roll Your Own Network Cables
It may not be something you do everyday, but having the supplies and know-how to whip up a network cable on the spot can be very handy.

• 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.

  Most Popular Reviews

• 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 

A RADIUS Server That Comes 'Round for SMBs - 12/24/2008
RADIUS servers aren't just for large enterprises. Elektron RADIUS Server from Periodik Labs brings 'Wireless Without Worry,' to SMBs.

NetSetMan: Network Switching as Easy as Ready, Set, Go! - 11/20/2008
If you change networks often, chances are you also change network settings and switch profiles frequently. NetSetMan, a freeware Windows utility, streamlines the process and removes much of the tedium.

ZyXEL NWA-3160, Premium Service at Economical Price - 10/30/2008
Don't let the low price fool you. The ZyXEL NWA-3160 is business-class access point that offers all the usual enterprise features in addition to being a hybrid wireless controller and RADIUS server.

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Troubleshooting & Tutorials 

Going Away for the Holidays? Skype Yourself!
An inexpensive webcam and pair of free Skype accounts can help you keep an eye on the house while traveling. - 12/18/08

Top 10 Gifts for Networking Gurus
Useful technology products always make great gifts, both during the holiday season and throughout the year. If you're looking for gift ideas for friends or loved ones (or even for yourself), this handy guide unites the cool with the practical. - 12/11/08

What's Up, DOCSIS?
For cable modem customers, access to speedier Internet connections may be around the corner - 12/04/08

Windows Remote Desktop: Configuring Your Firewall and Router
Before Windows can accept remote desktop connections via Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection client application or via a Web browser, the firewall and router must be set to allow it. Learn how to configure both. - 11/13/08

Share iTunes Music and More on Your Network
With iTunes, you can take your music with you -- even if your iPod is elsewhere. All it takes is a network and the right software. - 11/06/08

Home Network NAS: Buy vs. Build?
Need storage for you home network but don't want to commit to a NAS device? Don't fret, centralized storage is still on the table -- if you know where to look. - 10/23/08

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Daily News 

Apple Kills iTunes DRM at Its Macworld Finale
Steve Jobs and several expected products didn't make an appearance. But one long-rumored development did grace the stage for Apple's last Macworld. — 01/06/09

LG, Netflix Plan TVs With Streaming Net Video
Internet, television continue convergence with new lineup slated to be on view at the 2009 CES show in Las Vegas. — 01/05/09

Is Microsoft Planning Its First-Ever Layoffs?
Plenty of speculation, but few details as the rumored date approaches. — 12/31/08

Netbooks Aren't Bad, Just Misunderstood
There's a reason for the high return rate on netbooks, and it has nothing to do with quality. — 12/31/08

Digital TV Converter Coupons in Tight Supply
Consumers who want government help to convert their televisions to digital might want to queue up now. — 12/30/08

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User Opinions 

D-Link DI-604 Express EtherNetwork 4-port Ethernet Broadband Router - 95 opinions
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Firewall Router w/ 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint - 42 opinions
Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router - 14 opinions
Buffalo AirStation G54 Wireless Broadband Router - 23 opinions
D-Link DVC-1000 i2eye Broadband VideoPhone - 10 opinions

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