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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 

Netgear WNHDEB111 HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit - 5/15/2008
This kit offers a way to get 5 GHz draft 802.11n without replacing or interfering with your current Wi-Fi setup.

Wi-Spy 2.4x Wireless Spectrum Analyzer - 5/1/2008
Those looking to do more than guess when it comes to identifying potential wireless networking problems will find much to like in Wi-Fi 2.4x, MetaGeek’s latest spectrum analyzer tool.

Review: Meraki Mini Router and Repeater - 4/3/2008
Meraki's mesh repeaters make it easy and affordable to create and expand a wireless network.

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Troubleshooting & Tutorials 

From Connectivity to Passwords, 10 Must-Haves for Better Browsing
Looking to make browsing the Web more convenient and secure? Here are 10 connectivity-related extensions and handy Web-based services that work with any browser. - 5/8/08

Got Wireless Connection Issues?
Nearby Wi-Fi networks may be to blame. Wi-Fi network scanning software can help identify other potentially interference-causing networks. - 5/1/08

Don't Let Your Networked A/V Devices Go It Alone
Connecting multiple consumer electronics devices to your network wirelessly can be a pricey and time-consuming undertaking. Networking them via a wireless bridge is one way to save money, time and clutter. - 4/24/08

Share and Share Alike: More on Vista's Network and Sharing Center
When it comes to network sharing on a Vista network, NSC streamlines the setup. Learn how to set up printer, file, media sharing and more in a snap. - 4/17/08

Vista's Networking Central, A Reason to Reconsider
A plethora of network information and options await within the Network and Sharing Center. - 4/10/08

Ask the Wi-Fi Guy: Hotspot Sharing
Thinking of sharing a hotspot? The Wi-Fi guy weighs in on the best way to manage and control it. - 4/1/08

Reduce or Eliminate Messy DHCP Address Changes
Tired of your printer disappearing due to DHCP-assigned IP addresses? Don't want to assign it a static address? Configurable lease times and reservations offer the advantages of DHCP without the pain. - 3/27/08

Track Down Elusive Network Printers
A painless step-by-step guide to bringing that ghost printer back to life. - 3/20/08

What's in Your Hand-Rolled VPN?
Hamachi makes it a cinch to say sayonara to your VPN woes. With the free software utility, your VPN can be up and running in minutes, usually with little or no configuration. - 3/13/08

Get Fast, Free Smartphone Phone Internet Access With Wi-Fi
You can save a lot of money and gain a lot of speed if your smartphone supports Wi-Fi networking. Here's how to set up your Windows Mobile device for WLAN access. - 3/6/08

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Daily News 

All Talk, Little Action on 'Net Neutrality Front?
Experts claim ISPs such as Comcast can do more to find an immediate solution to bandwidth congestion and selective throttling. — 05/16/08

Gates Provides More Windows 7 Details
He may be retiring but he's still talking.Gates reveals a few more details about the next version of Windows after Vista. — 05/15/08

Protecting Desktops with a ForceField
Firewall and anti virus filters aren't bad, but how about a ForceField? — 05/14/08

FTC Tightens Up CAN-SPAM Rules
After three years of mulling public comments, the federal agency revises its antispam regulations. — 05/13/08

Fedora 9: Linux Desktop Alive and Well at Red Hat
Latest Red Hat community release offers users new features that will help both server and desktop users. — 05/13/08

Microsoft Goes Live With Video on Messenger
Instant-messaging service allows simultaneous chatting and viewing. — 05/12/08

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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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