Step-by-Step: Creating a Wireless Network - Part 1 - 8/14/2006 With the explosion in the popularity of wireless networking comes an avalanche of choices and technologies that can quickly become overwhelming. In part 1 of our three-part series on setting up a Wi-Fi network, we help you assess your needs and pick the right equipment.
Step-by-Step: Creating a Wireless Network - Part 2 - 8/21/2006 Once you've got all your gear lined up, it's time to bring your wireless network to life. Part 2 of our three-part series steps you through what you need to know to easily and securely configure your network.
Step-by-Step: Creating a Wireless Network - Part 3 (Troubleshooting) - 9/5/2006 You wireless network is set up, but what if it seems to slow or unreliable? In the conclusion to our three-part series on wireless networks we look at some common factors that can undermine your wireless network and what you can to improve its performance.
Stop Spam Before It Stops You - 3/5/2007 When it comes to blocking spam, basic e-mail filters just don't cut it. Three small business people share how they won the war against spam.
Stopping the Spam Tsunami - 5/5/2004 Sometimes, it seems as if a plague of frogs or locusts would be preferable to the scourge of spam that floods your e-mail inbox. But while there's unfortunately no Charlton Heston to part the sea of spam, SmallBusinessComputing.com's Wayne Kawamoto has a helpful overview of the problem and a list of weapons and ways to fight back.
Straight Talk on Network Cables - 11/16/2004 If you are going cross-eyed trying to tell the difference between cross-over and straight-through cables, we pin down the keys to clearing up the confusion. Plus, why every computer needs its own anti-virus software.
Street Atlas USA 7.0 - 5/31/2000 Street Atlas USA has long been the Granddaddy of mapping software. Read this review of the latest version, 7.0, and see what it has to offer.
Suggestions for a Consistently Strong Wireless Connection - 10/26/2004 Even if your new computer is a beauty with a wireless LAN adapter built in, your connection could still get ugly. If your WiFi is dropping, here are some simple suggestions to help you pick up some consistent strength in your signal.
Surado Solutions Smart Contact Manager 2.0 - 8/21/1999 Surado Solutions Smart Contact Manager (SCM) addresses the strict demands of professional contact management users in small to mid-size organizations.
Symantec and McAfee Offer New Versions of Virus Protection - 9/1/2003 The Internet's had more worms than a bait shop lately, so there's never been a better time to upgrade to the latest antivirus software. Here's the scoop on the brand-new announcements of Norton AntiVirus 2004 and McAfee AntiVirus, each updated with stronger protection against spyware, script kiddies, and e-mail and instant-messaging contamination.
Symantec Cafe 1.0 - 5/29/1999 This Java development environment offers Webmasters all the tools they need to make sites exciting Web sites
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 4.0 - 6/1/1999 Symantec has released Norton AntiVirus 4.0, the newest version of its award winning antivirus solution. Click here for more details.
Symantec Norton Utilities 3.0 - 6/1/1999 Apart from having souped up its existing utilities and modernized the interface, Symantec has added a whole host of essential new tools to the collection.
Symantec WinFax For Windows NT 4.0 - 6/1/1999 WinFax NT, the upcoming of WinFax 95 for Windows NT 4.0 is truly a suite we've been waiting for.
System Commander Deluxe 4.0 - 6/1/1999 System Commander 4.0 allows you to boot multiple Operating Systems from a handy start-up menu.
T 'n' T: A Font of Knowledge - 9/9/2002 There's more to life than Arial and Times New Roman, and there should be more to your documents than a few default fonts. Gregg's tips 'n' tricks this week help you install, preview, and manage Windows fonts, including a nifty trick for using a font occasionally without waiting for it to be loaded at startup every morning.
T 'n' T: Be a Windows Explorer Explorer - 2/20/2002 Let's face it -- Windows got a lot wimpier when the fundamental task of file management turned into My Computer and My Documents. In this week's tips 'n' tricks, Gregg Keizer helps you unleash the more powerful and flexible Windows Explorer -- whether you're restoring handy defaults from the DOS days, or taking advantage of a nifty new option in the Windows XP version.
T 'n' T: Card Tricks and Game Cheats - 9/16/2002 Admit it: Not only do you play Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Windows' other time-wasters, you're tempted to cheat at them -- lifting one card in the middle of a three-card draw, or winning every game of FreeCell without even trying. This week, bad boy Gregg Keizer devotes his tips to the games installed with Windows (and installing the ones Windows 98 leaves out). We dare you not to read.
T 'n' T: Desperately Seeking Security - 9/3/2002 Feeling insecure? There's no denying Windows is vulnerable to hackers and snoops -- so is your desktop PC, if anyone shares your home or office with you. This week's tips help you manage Microsoft's security updates, control dial-out access, apply Win XP Pro's deluxe folder- and file-level security even if you're running Win XP Home Edition, and more.
T 'n' T: Displaying Around - 1/14/2002 See here -- Gregg Keizer wants you to use Windows without eyestrain, change display settings on the fly, and even view Web pages without any Internet Explorer toolbars or menus to get in the way. In other words, this week's Windows Tips 'n' Tricks help you master your monitor.
T 'n' T: Don't Forget the Floppy - 7/1/2002 Yeah, yeah, CD-R and CD-RW discs store up to 700MB of multimedia goodness. But if you're just moving a couple of word processing documents or spreadsheets from one PC to another (or to any old PC), the 3.5-inch floppy disk will never die. So this week's tips 'n' tricks offer quicker access, extra convenience, and even a bit more capacity for the faithful A: drive.
T 'n' T: Exasperations 'n' Irritations - 2/4/2002 How does Gregg spell relief? In this week's Windows tips 'n' tricks, you'll find soothing medication for five irksome quirks that vex Explorer and taskbar users -- from getting rid of on-screen icons to making room for more, or keeping program windows from playing hide-and-seek.
T 'n' T: Fave On - 7/15/2002 There's lots worth seeing on the Web, but Internet Explorer's handling of favorite sites or bookmarks leaves room for improvement. This week's tips 'n' tricks let you manage, sort, and shortcut all the Favorites and home pages you can collect, get your Favorites list out of the Start menu and onto your second PC, and more.
T 'n' T: Five Desktop Favorites - 5/6/2002 Ready for some desktop spring cleaning? This week's tips 'n' tricks help you tidy your Windows workspace -- by getting rid of unused shortcuts, unwanted labels, and sending applications to the system tray instead of the taskbar -- so you'll have space to add handy sticky-note reminders. As a bonus, Gregg's got a secret for high-speed printing of your frequently used documents.
T 'n' T: Five Ways To Fix Windows Messenger - 1/7/2002 Want to make Windows work better? In the first installment of WinPlanet's weekly tips-'n'-tricks resource for power users, OS expert and veteran computer author Gregg Keizer shows how to improve Microsoft's instant messaging client.
T 'n' T: For More Friendly Files - 8/19/2002 Whether you're double-clicking or right-clicking, knowing your way around Windows Explorer's file associations can mean the difference between a screenful of icons and quick, at-a-glance access to file contents. This week's tips 'n' tricks help make perusing files a pleasure.
T 'n' T: Got SP1? - 9/23/2002 Windows XP Service Pack 1 has arrived, bringing over 300 bug fixes and security patches to Microsoft's flagship operating system. Here's what you need to know about the quick and not-so-quick (134MB download) ways to install SP1, its controversial antitrust-suit "Set Program Access and Defaults" option, and how to uninstall the upgrade safely.
T 'n' T: Hello, Family Help Desk Speaking - 4/15/2002 The only bad thing about reading WinPlanet's Tips 'n' Tricks column is that it increases the odds of friends and family hitting you up for Windows help. So this week, Gregg shares his favorite tools and tactics for quickly diagnosing and fixing colleagues' PC problems -- and for hinting how they can help themselves next time.
T 'n' T: How'd They Do That? - 5/27/2002 Tips 'n' Tricks columnist Gregg Keizer isn't shy about asking for recipes -- when he sees a neat shortcut or special effect on someone else's PC, he finds out how they did it and shares the scoop with you. This week, Gregg reveals the secrets to shrinking Windows XP's title-bar buttons, replacing your PC vendor's Control Panel branding, and more.
T 'n' T: It's My Search Party, and I'll Cry If I Want To - 3/11/2002 Windows XP features the most sophisticated search tools of any Microsoft operating system to date, but you may find its defaults -- from summoning the MSN.com search engine to accompanying searches with a cute animated hound -- less than lovable. Tips 'n' tricks king Gregg Keizer shows you how to make sure nothing comes between you and your data.
T 'n' T: Make a Date With Windows Update - 1/28/2002 When it comes to security fixes and performance improvements, Windows is a work in progress. Microsoft's online updates-and-patches delivery has grown smoother and more sophisticated, but Gregg Keizer's tips can give you truly optimal optimization -- whether you're running Windows XP or an earlier version.
T 'n' T: May the Power Source Be With You - 1/23/2002 Want your desktop PC to start faster, or your notebook to last longer? The trick is in Windows' power management settings: Gregg Keizer's tips this week help you squeeze the most battery life from your laptop without risking sudden data loss, tell your desktop to turn off by itself or start up with your favorite applications and files ready for work, and more.
T 'n' T: Mo' Dem Secrets - 8/26/2002 Windows ace Gregg Keizer is glad you're taking the time to read his tips 'n' tricks; he just wants you to spend less time loading them. This week, he offers five ways that dial-up modem users (still the majority of surfers, despite cable and DSL chic) can get online quicker and more conveniently.
T 'n' T: On Your Mark, Get Set, Tweak! - 4/1/2002 The Start menu and Control Panel hide a handful of ways to configure, customize, or add convenience to Windows, but you haven't really used the operating system until you've tweaked it. In this week's Tips 'n' Tricks, Gregg Keizer presents five versatile tweaking toolkits for Win 98, Me, 2000, and XP, from Microsoft's legendary TweakUI to freeware and shareware favorites.
T 'n' T: Readers' Greatest Hits - 7/8/2002 Gregg Keizer may be the king of tips 'n' tricks, but WinPlanet readers are the power behind the throne -- and this week, Gregg shares four nifty enhancements (and one, ahem, correction) suggested by Windows-savvy civilians. From forcing Explorer to honor your display preferences to sorting programs' File/Open document lists, the request lines are open.
T 'n' T: Rock the Taskbar - 4/8/2002 Don't look down -- that strip at the bottom of your screen isn't pulling its weight. Windows' taskbar is a handy indicator of the programs and documents you're working with, but these five tips 'n' tricks can make it do more -- including hiding or moving the taskbar or controlling it with your keyboard instead of your mouse.
T 'n' T: Save Our Screens - 5/20/2002 Today's monitors don't need them the way '80s displays did, but most of us still like to use Windows screensavers. This week's tips 'n' tricks offer both plain and fancy ways to make your own screensavers, disable or delete unwanted ones, and save energy by letting your CRT catch a few ZZZ's.
T 'n' T: Search Party - 6/24/2002 Today's huge hard disks are wonderful -- until you're looking for that crucial file that doesn't seem to be in your work folder with its fellows. Before you waste time ransacking My Documents and clicking on forgotten filenames, take a deep breath and take advantage of this week's tips 'n' tricks for using (and for times when you don't want someone using) Windows' built-in search tool.
T 'n' T: Shaving Seconds - 6/17/2002 If time is money, this week's tips 'n' tricks are pocket change -- they may not let you go home an hour earlier, but over time they'll save enough moments, keystrokes, and mouse clicks to make your Windows work a bit more productive. Besides, who wants to look at the same old startup and dial-up screens several times a day?
