Why Wireless Uplink Signal Strength Matters - 11/2/2006 Signal coverage is very important when deploying a wireless LAN. Here's how to ensure that you're getting the coverage you need.
'Why Won't My PCs Share Anymore?' - 8/2/2004 One day your laptop and desktop PCs are happily sharing files, the next day they won't. Networking guru Ron Pacchiano looks at several possible reasons and solutions for this failure to communicate.
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.
Wi-Fi Authentication and Encryption Demystified - 1/30/2006 A curious reader eager to understand how wireless encryption and security works runs two scenarios by our columnist. Read on to find out if logical assumptions pan out in the world of Wi-Fi.
Will Adding NAS Attract Worms and Viruses? - 9/1/2004 Network attached storage is a good option if you work with large amounts of data, but it opens another door for viruses and worms. Networking guru Ron Pacchiano looks at ways to keep that data flowing while keeping the bad stuff at bay. Plus, learn how to configure your router for online games and voice chat.
Will Longhorn Deliver? - 6/9/2005 Longhorn had better live up to its hype if Microsoft wants to stay on top. But questions linger.
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.
Windows 2000 A Beginners Guide - 8/28/2000 Considering migrating to Windows 2000 but feel intimidated by its complexity? The Osborne Media Group has recently published an excellent book, Windows 2000 A Beginners Guide, covering all aspects of this new operating system.
Windows 95 and NT Internet-related Exploits - 5/29/1999 An expose of the most threatening and lethal known Windows Internet exploits -- and, more importantly, how to work around and fix them.
Windows 95 Disk Cloning Procedure - 6/1/1999 Cloning Hard Drives in Windows 95 is often a pain if not approached in the correct way. Here's two methods of how to clone a Hard Disk Drive successfully.
Windows 95 Optimizing Tips N' Tricks - 6/1/1999 This video is one of seven in a series offered by Learnkey, Inc. It is one hour and fifty-five minutes in duration.
Windows 95 Updates, Fixes, and Other Goodies - 5/29/1999 Windows 95 burst belatedly into the computer world amidst great fanfare and huzza. However, it was also a touch incomplete. Check out this article to bring Windows up to speed!
Windows 95 Versus Windows NT - 6/1/1999 Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation are both 32-bit desktop operating systems; they both run on PCs and they're both Windows. So what's the difference? How do you choose between them? In this article, we'll briefly discuss the two operating systems' chief similarities and differences.
Windows 95--Beyond the Basics - 6/1/1999 One of seven in a series of introductory Windows 95 videos produced by Learnkey.
Windows Commander 3.02 - 6/1/1999 Windows Commander 3.02 does just what its title suggests. It's the ultimate file manager for Windows 3.11/95/NT 4.0. With extended features like zip, arc, lzh, lha, tar, gz, and the newest in compression - rar support, Windows Commander keeps coming back with new and better features than before.
Windows Commander 4.01 - 10/27/1999 Windows Commander has been around for quite sometime, and is a proven file maintenance utility.
Windows Me Doesn't Work for Me - 7/15/2001 Adam Noabe says that Windows ME didn't come with all parts working and he's pretty upset about what's missing and doesn't work. WinPlanet shows you how to check for the missing files and how to fix what's broken.
Windows Media Player 9 Inspires Plug-Ins and Add-Ons - 2/3/2003 Have you switched to Microsoft's latest CD-listening and -burning, video-viewing, and streaming and digital audio player yet? We tell you what's good about Media Player 9 (new audio and playlist options and a nifty toolbar); what's not so good (it can't be uninstalled); and what you'll find on the company's new site devoted to Media Player plug-ins.
Windows NT 4.0 - 5/29/1999 Is Windows NT finally a decent choice for the power user? Find out in this in-depth review of what's being labelled the best version of Windows for anyone yet.
Windows Vista Tips & Tricks: Five Tips for Networking and File Sharing - 2/25/2008 One of the hardest things about using Vista is figuring out how to easily access the settings and network configuration areas. Here are five tips that will help you adeptly maneuver through the networking options in Vista.
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.
Windows Vista Tips: Home Networking Setup Tutorial - 3/19/2007 Our first Vista Networking tips article delves into Windows Vista's Networking & Sharing Center to reveal where in the layers of menus upon menus the key networking and file-sharing options are hidden.
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.
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Heads Home - 10/6/2003 Microsoft launches an all-out drive to make the PC the center of home entertainment, including TiVo-style TV viewing and recording as well as DVD movie and digital-camera slide-show-watching. Vendors including Dell, HP, Sony, Gateway, and Toshiba offer a variety of shapes and sizes -- and WinBook slips a Windows/Linux joker into the deck.
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.
Windows XP Networking Tutorial: Wireless Network Configuration Tips - 12/19/2006 Windows XP SP2's Windows Connect Now feature provides a way to avoid some of the repetitive, time-consuming, and error-prone tasks involved in configuring a wireless network. Learn how to use it in our latest Windows XP Networking tutorial.
Windows XP: 10 Things To Do First - 12/10/2001 You've just installed Microsoft's new operating system? Great, but don't start work yet -- before you install your applications or do anything else, check out these tips to conserve hard disk space, put your personal stamp on your system, and make Windows XP look better and run more smoothly.
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.
Winhelp Office 4 - 6/1/1999 Need to create attractive help systems? Not sure which way to go? Well here's your answer; WinHelp Office will change your MS Word environment into a help creation powertool. Check out the full review here.
WinNc 1.5 Professional - 7/9/1999 WinNc is a file management utility that looks and acts just like Norton Commander, with dual views, and packed with file maintenance tools.
WinNc 2000 Professional - 5/28/2000 When it comes to file management in Windows, WinNc 2000 Professional is packed with features. WinNc 2000 Professional only comes in one flavor now, and that flavor is fully loaded, sort of like a deluxe Mercedes.
Wireless Connectivity Starts at Ground Zero - 3/6/2006 Setting up a wireless network in your home shouldn't be a major project, but one thing can stand in the way of unsuspecting users — it's called Wireless Zero Configuration and you gotta have it.
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.
Wireless Tips for Road Warriors - 11/7/2005 If you travel a lot for work, chances are good that your notebook PC is equipped with a wireless adapter. So it's understandable that you hate the thought of being tethered to a wired Internet connection -- especially a dial-up one. Follow these tips if you find yourself away from home and looking for a wireless connection.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Work Wonders with Word Images - 3/20/2002 Pasting a square photo or clip-art image into your document? Boring! Take advantage of Word's creative controls by putting images into artistically shaped frames or cutouts, changing that clip-art character's blue shirt to a red one, or even adding artwork to envelopes.
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.
