Vista Networking Tips: Sharing on a Wi-Fi Network Using Windows Vista - 1/2/2008 Our Windows Vista Networking Tips series continues with a look at how sharing network resources differs from Windows XP as well as step-by-step directions for performing common network sharing tasks in Vista.
Help Is Just an Internet Connection Away - 12/17/2007 In the final installment of our series on remote access, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to get or give technical help in Windows XP or Vista with the Remote Assistance feature.
Stay in Control with Remote Access Services - 12/10/2007 Microsoft's Remote Desktop is free, so why would you pay for a service? For starters, Microsoft doesn't offer Remote Desktop in Windows XP Home, Vista Home Basic or Windows Home Premium. But even if your version of Windows has Remote Desktop, a remote access service can often be easier to configure.
Access Your Windows PC Remotely ... For Free - 12/6/2007 A variety of remote access services will let you reach your computer from wherever you happen to be. But if you'd like remote access without a monthly fee, check out the Windows Remote Desktop feature.
Security Tips: The Password Game - 11/26/2007 We're taught early on that we need to do the impossible: Create and memorize a unique password for each and every service we use. But there are options — including utilizing a nifty Web site or just writing them down.
Looking for a Better Way to Share Storage? - 11/19/2007 If you want to share your storage across a network, or think you might in the future, connecting devices directly to a PC may not always be the best option. This week we look at several alternatives for networked storage.
Sharing and Syncing Folders on Multiple PCs with FolderShare - 11/13/2007 One of Microsoft's new Windows Live services is a free (albeit beta) product that makes it easy to keep the same data up to date on several systems. Joe Moran offers a walkthrough for using the FolderShare tool.
Is It Time to Go Gigabit Ethernet? - 11/7/2007 Gigabit Ethernet is now inexpensive and ubiquitous enough for home or small office networks. This week, we look at when Gigabit Ethernet is useful and explore how to add it without having to replace existing network hardware.
Killer Wi-Fi? - 11/1/2007 Persistent rumors suggest that Wi-Fi constitutes a threat to human health. Where there's smoke, there's fire ... right?
Big File Transfers? Go Direct with IM, BoxCloud - 9/10/2007 Sending large files can be a hassle, but instant messaging and direct transfer software offer an alternative to using e-mail or third-party hosting.
Big File Transfers Don't Have to Mean Big Headaches - 9/7/2007 Ever send an e-mail that appears to leave your outbook, but then later you find a notice that delivery failed? You're not alone — sending large files often fails. Fortunately, alternatives abound.
Networking Tips: Safe at Home? - 8/28/2007 Most new malware doesn't do anything you're going to notice. In fact, most of it makes it a point to remain unnoticed. It's decidedly unspectacular, but also unquestionably dangerous.
Be Careful What You Click For - 8/21/2007 The strongest firewalls and most savvy anti-virus/anti-spam software can't protect you from phishers. Here's how to help ensure you never get caught in their nets.
Networking Tips: The Power of the Hosts File - 8/15/2007 Need to contact another computer on the Internet? You usually rely on a DNS server to look up the host's IP address. but the system has a few issues that make it occasionally frustrating. Here's how you can use hosts files for immediate access.
Wireless Tips: Learning to Share Your Wi-Fi - 8/7/2007 While there are lots of hotspots out there, they don't exactly provide blanket coverage. Wouldn't it be nice if some private wireless networks were available for use by people who need Internet access?
Networking Tips: Understanding and Resolving IP Address Conflicts - 8/1/2007 IP address conflicts are usually temporary, but you can't count on them to always resolve themselves. This week we'll look at common causes of IP address conflicts and some ways to address them.
Cutting Spam Out of Your Network's Diet - 7/25/2007 You probably wonder why e-mail providers can't simply block all spam before it gets to you. The truth is there's only so much they can do. The rest is up to you.
Wireless Tips: Stop Roaming to the Wrong AP - 7/18/2007 This week's wireless tutorial offers help for diagnosing connections to weak wireless Access Points and tips for connecting to the strongest possible AP.
Networking Tips: Free (and Almost Free) Mac Networking Tools - 7/10/2007 This week's Networking Tips article covers two handy freeware tools that make using Macs a little nicer for practical networkers. We also take a peek at one that costs a little, but offers good value.
Networking Tips: Wake Up and Smell the Network - 7/2/2007 More and more people want to take advantage of remote access, but your PC has to be on to be accessible, right? Well, that's not always the case, thanks to a technology called Wake on LAN.
Networking Tips: Do You Always Need A Broadband Router? - 6/28/2007 If you don't need the extra LAN ports or wireless access a broadband router offers, does it serve any real purpose other than to add cost and complexity?
Windows XP Networking Tips: Wireless Network Configuration Tricks - 6/21/2007 If you have several systems running Windows XP SP2, Windows Connect Now provides a way to avoid some of the repetitive, time-consuming, and error-prone tasks involved in configuring a wireless network.
How to Get the Most from Your USB WLAN Adapter - 6/19/2007 It's not hard to see the appeal of easy-to-install USB WLAN adapters, but how do you ensure you are getting the best results?
Vista Security Tips: Coping With Constant UAC Prompts - 6/14/2007 Our guest columnist presents a guide to living with Windows Vista's User Access Control feature and a list of helpful Vista Security Tips for setting up advanced "house rules" for your PC's protection.
Firewire Facts: What's a 1394 Network Connection? - 6/11/2007 Firewire/1394 is a high-speed serial connection used to connect PCs and external storage and multimedia devices, but you can also run TCP/IP over Firewire to network two systems together.
Wireless Security: Say No to WEP, And Yes to WPA - 6/4/2007 If reports and studies are accurate, a significant percentage of wireless LANs (especially those used in homes) are still using outdated and insecure WEP for their encryption.
Windows Wireless Zero Configuration: Five Steps to Sanity - 5/31/2007 Windows wants to help you get on a Wi-Fi network, but many times, it just gets in the way. Here's how to work around, if not bypass, XP's WLAN connection software.
WPA PSK Crackers: Loose Lips Sink Ships - 5/14/2007 Think Wi-Fi Protected Access makes your home or small business network impenetrable? Think again -- and learn how to protect yourself.
Windows XP: Don't Forget the Firewall - 5/10/2007 Windows XP Service Pack 2 users have a convenient and powerful software-based firewall available to them. Let's look at setting up and using the firewall built into XP SP2 and also discuss why you might need more firewall protection than what Microsoft has to offer.
Networking Tips: Unsafe at Any Price - 5/7/2007 If anyone could write a decent anti-virus package for Windows, it'd have to be Microsoft, right? Unfortunately, that argument fails miserably in reality.
Networking Tips: Optimize Your Browser's Internet Connection - 4/30/2007 It seems we're all looking for a way to squeeze a bit more out of our Internet connections. If you're using Firefox, two free add-ons can help you speed things up a little without having to deal with the browser's about:config page.
Will Outlook 2007 Wreck Your E-Mail? - 4/23/2007 The new e-mail program in Microsoft Office 2007 does a poor job of rendering HTML, but there are ways to work around the problems it creates.
Vista Expert: What's Not to Like About Vista? - 4/16/2007 Quite a bit, actually. The author of the bestselling Windows Vista for Dummies explains why he's sticking with XP. Plus: Vista tips for working around the new operating system's difficulties.
The Great Migration: Upgrading to Windows Vista - 4/9/2007 Vista: For most of us it's not a question of will we switch, but when. We talked to two experts to find out what you need to consider before, during, and after the great migration.
A Guide to VoIP — Just the FAQs Please - 4/2/2007 There are two kinds of people: Those who have switched to voice over IP service and those who are thinking about it. If you fall into the latter category, these frequently asked questions will help you make your decision.
Windows Vista Tips: Password-Protected File Sharing - 3/26/2007 Once you're ready to start sharing your files and folders in Windows Vista, the best step for security is to turn on password-protected sharing.
