Ffyon Applications FSplit 1.5 - 5/29/1999 FSplit splits downloaded files into sections that can be easily copied to floppy disks.
Firefox Buggier than IE: Which Is Safer? - 9/23/2005 In the first six months of this year, Firefox had nearly twice as many reported vulnerabilities than Internet Explorer? Is one safer than the other?
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.
First Look: Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition - 7/14/2003 Most of the new features in this fall's Microsoft Office 2003 -- excuse us, the Microsoft Office System -- are unabashedly aimed at the enterprise, from back-end database integration to corporate workgroup collaboration and document distribution. But the software giant says it's committed to satisfying 1- to 49-employee businesses, too. Here's our first impression of the latest beta-version bundle.
Five Easy Steps to Hotspot Safety - 4/1/2008 Most people realize that hotspots can be risky, but they fail to take even the most basic precautions. Here are a handful of ways to protect yourself when using public hotspots.
Five Simple Steps to Wi-Fi Hotspot Safety - 3/10/2008 Most people realize that hotspots can be risky, but they fail to take even the most basic precautions. Here are a handful of ways to protect yourself when using public hotspots.
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.
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.
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.
FMS Total Access Developer Suite - 5/29/1999 In this review, Karl Moore takes on the Total Access Suite, designed to make Access development a breeze. How well did it do? Find out here.
FMS VB Sourcebook - 5/29/1999 In this article, Karl Moore examines the one tool every Visual Basic programmer should keep close by - the VB SourceBook, full of pre-written cheats!
Fookes Software NoteTab Pro 4 - 6/1/1999 A new breed of cheap and powerful text/html editors is here. NoteTab is a real workhorse, running rings around the more expensive WYSIWYG editors in terms of speed and functionality.
Free Business Software Anyone? - 6/5/2006 With all kinds of free software tools on the Internet for helping you manage your business, the tough part is separating the wheat from the chaff. Our latest tutorial explores some of the more useful tools for working with online stores, eBay auctions, business management, and more.
Free Business Software Anyone? Part 2 - 6/12/2006 With all kinds of free software tools on the Internet for helping you manage your business, the tough part is separating the wheat from the chaff. This week we continue our look at free productivity software for small businesses.
Frigate Version 1.09 - 7/14/1999 Frigate is a real nice file manager that replaces Windows file manager with added flexibility and grace. Developed by Helmsman Research.
Fun and Functional Excel Charts - 3/6/2002 For making numeric data readable, there's nothing like a chart -- but chances are, your coworkers or clients are sick of seeing the same old bars, columns, and pies. Whether changing columns to cones or adding stylish backdrops and pictographs, here's how to create Excel charts that stand out.
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.
GDIdb Pro 5 - 10/28/1999 GDIdb Pro is designed to make easy work of publishing those complex data bases to your web page. Read this in-depth review of their current release to find out what this program is all about.
Get Fast, Free Smartphone Phone Internet Access with Wi-Fi - 6/3/2008 You can save a lot of money and gain a lot of speed if your smartphone supports Wi-Fi networking. Our latest Tips & Tutorials article reveals how to set up your Windows Mobile device for WLAN access.
Get Help From a Master: PowerPoint Slide Formatting - 9/18/2002 Reinventing the wheel is one thing, but recreating your favorite PowerPoint slide layouts is something else. Office expert Helen Bradley tells you how to get the most from PowerPoint's header, footer, Slide and Title Master, and format-applying and -exporting shortcuts -- as well as making emergency font substitutions and firing blanks in the middle of bullet points.
Getting Started with Office XP - 6/16/2001 Here are some handy tips that will make installing Office XP less of a chore and help you get up to speed faster.
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.
Getting Up to Speed with Skype and VoIP Services - 4/8/2008 All VoIP services allow you to make and receive voice calls via your broadband Internet connection, but there are big differences between Skype and other VoIP services. Joe Moran covers the basics of VoIP and Skype.
Getting What's Missing in Excel 2002 - 1/9/2002 Clippy the satanic paper clip isn't the only thing Microsoft removed when remodeling Office 2000 into Office XP: According to Windows applications ace Helen Bradley, several of the best Excel add-ins and tools went AWOL. Here's how you can get them back, with links to both downloads and tutorials.
Getting Your Wireless Print Server to Print - 9/21/2004 Mysterious problems can creep up in every facet of the office, and wireless printing environments are no different. At first confounded by a reader's wireless print server issue, networking guru Ron Pacchiano was able to offer up a simple solution after first recreating the problem.
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.
Give Your Wireless Signal a Boost - 9/30/2004 The range of wireless networks can fluctuate dramatically depending on the environment you're in, but there is a simple way to add some power and consistency to your WLAN. Plus, what the heck is NAT?
Gizmo Net Go!Zilla 3.0 - 6/1/1999 Do you download files from the Internet and then can't find what you've downloaded? If so, you need Go!Zilla 3.0.
Globescape CuteFTP 2.0 - 6/1/1999 Version 2.0 of the very popular CuteFTP has been released. CuteFTP 2.0 is a Windows-based FTP client that allows users to utilize the capabilities of FTP without learning much about the protocol itself.
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.
GSP Power Publisher - 5/29/1999 What can this new addition add to an already overcrowded DTP market? Karl Moore gives his opinion...
Handling Nimda - 9/24/2001 As the Nimda Worm spreads rapidly across computers and networks using the Windows operating systems, WinPlanet gathers information on what you can do to protect yourself and your computers.
Hands On Access 97 - 5/29/1999 Trying to figure out what a database is? No fear. In this review Karl Moore looks at one of the hottest Access 97 guides available
Hassle-Free Multiple Network Configuration to the Rescue - 5/22/2006 Automatic Configuration for Multiple Networks hasn't gotten much recognition, but its transparent operation is one of the most useful features ever integrated into Windows XP.
Headlight Software GetRight - 6/1/1999 GetRight is an indispensable tool for regular downloaders who are frustrated with irregular connection speeds and stability.
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.
Hijacking? Email Blocking? It's a Jungle Out There - 7/22/2004 In his latest column, Networking guru Ron Pacchiano presents some tips for diagnosing and preventing your system from being infiltrated by error page browser hijackers. Also, learn how the well-intentioned Spam and Open Relay Blocking System (SORBS) can separate innocent users from their legitimate e-mail messages.
