Desktop Search Tools Gaining Popularity - 7/14/2005 With so much data out there, finding it is becoming as big a problem as storing it once was. But a new crop of desktop search tools is making this job a easier and riskier.
Security: Back to Basics - 7/11/2005 Vanishing data, ID theft, phishing, pharming, spyware... In the face of all this, securing your business seems like a daunting task. But with a little attention to the basics, bigger threats become less of a concern.
Snagging Spyware - 6/30/2005 As the cousin of adware, spyware has been around for a while but it is only now being dealt with as the serious threat it is.
Malware Named Top Threat, But Other Issues Over-Hyped - 6/28/2005 While analysts agree with IT administrators that viruses and worms are the biggest threat to corporate networks, a new Gartner report names the Top Five most over-hyped security issues.
Games Modems Play -- Bandwidth vs. Latency - 6/23/2005 Internet connection speeds are not determined by bandwidth alone. Bandwidth combined with latency is what determines how quickly a Web page loads or how fast a file transfers.
Protecting Your Identity and Your Network - 6/20/2005 Columnist Linda LeBlanc looks at the little things we do without thinking that put our identities and our networks at risk.
Are Cable and DSL Created Equal? - 6/13/2005 Both broadband technologies have matured over recent years and are faster, easier to set up, and more reliable than ever. Each has its pros and cons, but overall, which is better?
Will Longhorn Deliver? - 6/9/2005 Longhorn had better live up to its hype if Microsoft wants to stay on top. But questions linger.
Beware the Browser Backlash - 6/3/2005 Datamation columnist Chris Nerney says once people take off their rose-colored glasses and take a realistic look at Firefox, they shouldn't be quick to dismiss it, because what the industry needs most right now is a choice.
Five Tips for Improving Your Wireless Network - 6/1/2005 Whether you already have a wireless network or you're about to take the plunge, these five steps help provide better security and compatibility.
Make a Wireless Peer-to-Peer Connection - 5/26/2005 Tips and tricks for setting up a P2P wireless network with no access point and wireless cards from different vendors ... plus, how to remove unused ports once and for all.
Worst Browser Threats May Not Be Security Holes - 5/25/2005 Experts in combating spyware and adware warn that the widely publicized security holes plaguing Internet Explorer and other Web browsers may not be the most common ways malware gets into computers.
Is That a VPN or Is It Just Passing Through? - 5/4/2005 Is there a difference between a VPN and VPN Passthrough device? Turns out there's a big difference. Plus, what's the best protocol for VPNs? IPSec or PPTP?
Why Your Router May Be Blocking Web Sites - 4/27/2005 Could your wireless router really be keeping you from connecting to some Web sites and preventing you from sending and receiving e-mail? It could. The problem may lie in something called Maximum Transmission Units. Plus, how to set up TCP/IP using Mac OS X.
Working With Different Versions of Windows on a P2P Network - 4/19/2005 Tips for getting Windows XP, 2000 and 98SE to share and share alike on a peer-to-peer network. Plus, turning a wired network into a wireless one ... and configuring firewalls to allow sharing within while keeping intruders out.
'Browsing' the Market - 4/15/2005 With the exploding popularity of alternative Web browsers like Mozilla's Firefox, maybe it's time to rethink your reliance on Internet Explorer ... or is it?
When Wireless Print Servers Meet Multifunction Devices - 4/12/2005 Can a wireless print server support nonprinting functions such as scanning and faxing? Plus, unscrambling WiFi encryption ... and where is Microsoft's NetMeeting hiding in Windows XP?
HTML 4.01 Element Reference - 4/8/2005 HTML is the most basic and common language on the World Wide Web and is relatively easy to learn. If you've been looking for an excellent resource, this tutorial from WebReference contains the HTML 4.01 element (tag) list as recommended by the W3C.
What Windows Task Manager Won't Tell You - 4/4/2005 Many malicious programs are capable of hiding from the Windows Task Manager, but a third-party utility called Security Task Manager, which performs a threat assessment of every running process on your PC, can help.
Give Your PCs An Immune System - 3/29/2005 A new category of security software known as host-based intrusion prevention systems looks for unusual computer behaviors to determine which programs are malicious.
Wireless Woes? Repeat, Rearrange, or Replace? - 3/23/2005 Wireless networks must overcome steel beams, concrete, glass, sheer distance and other types of interference. To conquer these obstacles, you can try repeaters and rearranging your WLAN configuration. Or you could opt for a more stable, more secure and faster wired network.
Is Your Router to Blame for Connection Errors? - 3/18/2005 When you can't access a Web site, should you blame your router or is the problem more likely in your browser settings? Plus, why you might be getting inundated with 'runtime error' messages.
When Hackers Attack - 3/14/2005 Protecting your e-commerce site from unscrupulous hackers could mean the difference between running a thriving, trusted business and irate customers pounding on your virtual door.
Flash Drives: New Technology Always Means New Risks - 3/8/2005 IT workers are quickly learning that USB flash drives, while compact and convenient, are a double-edged sword. Learn how you can help your business minimize the risk of flash drive data theft.
CSS: Cascading Style Sheets Made Easy - 3/2/2005 HTML was originally intended to be used to define the content of a document using tags such as <h1>, <p>, <table>, etc. As browsers evolved, though, it became difficult to create Web sites where the content was separated from the presentation layout. To solve the problem, styles were created. This tutorial serves as a starting point for those interested in learning about the basics of CSS and how it can benefit your Web site(s).
Can Anti-Spammers Win the War? - 2/23/2005 Anti-spam experts say they may finally have some tools to dramatically reduce spam, if not eliminate it.
How to Share a Dial-up Connection - 2/15/2005 Even in today's high-speed world of cable and DSL connections, dial-up isn't dead. However, options for sharing a dial-up line are limited. We offer a look at the products available and also make a plea to convert to broadband.
Do You Know Your Digital Vermin? - 2/2/2005 Do you know the differences among viruses, worms, and Trojan horses? Learn how each can bring harm to your PC and what you can do to exterminate these digital vermin.
What's a MAC Address and How Do You Find It? - 1/25/2005 To ensure optimal wireless network security, a little MAC (Media Access Control) filtering couldn't hurt. Learn what a MAC address is and how to find yours ... plus, why some online games may be dropping you.
Go Ahead and Make a Video Connection ... But Be Careful - 1/19/2005 Video conferencing lets you keep in face-to-face contact with far-away friends, but getting the equipment to function correctly often means having to overhaul your firewall. Networking guru Ron Pacchiano offers some advice for getting Microsoft's NetMeeting to work over the Internet, and then offers some caveats and some alternatives to the Microsoft client.
Google Desktop: A Different Kind of Search - 1/11/2005 Google, the undisputed king of Web searching, turns its attention to desktop computers and helps makes short work of finding files on your PC.
Protect Your Passwords - 1/4/2005 The plunging cost of memory gives rise to a possible solution to the password-recall problem.
Taming a Network Printer for the Home - 12/29/2004 The good news is your company has finally upgraded its hardware and has given you one of its retired printers. The bad news is that reconfiguring a printer built for corporate workgroups to function on your home network will take a bit of fussing. Fear not. We walk you through the process.
Five Steps to Better Spam Defense - 12/20/2004 Keeping your business safe from spam takes more than a good software filter. You and your employees need to avoid the scams in the spam that could get through your defenses. Here are a few tips to help you put a lid on spam.
Should You Ever Switch Wireless Channels? - 12/16/2004 Your Wi-Fi device may allow you to specify what channel to use for your connection, but would you ever want to change the default configuration? Plus, before you let your guard down, know the risks of playing online games or participating in video chats without the safety of a firewall.
With Wireless, Who Can You Trust? No One - 12/13/2004 How safe is your information when you use a wireless access point from a friend's house or coffee shop? You'd never guess who could be snooping.
Discover the Joys of Automatic Network Configuration - 12/7/2004 One of the lesser-known features in Windows XP makes it easy to move a mobile computer from a home network to the office LAN without needing to manually reconfigure TCP/IP settings. And it doesn't matter if you are moving between wired networks, wireless networks, or any other networked environment.
Getting the Most Out of Firefox - 12/1/2004 Internet Explorer users switching to Firefox 1.0 won't necessarily be entering browser nirvana. Get the 411 on what glitches are in Firefox and how to fix them.
