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.
Can You Ever Be Truly Safe and Secure Online? - 11/23/2004 You avoided going with a broadband connection for as long as possible, fearing the effects of the always-on nature of cable and DSL modems. But now it's time to hang up the dial-up service. Here are some security tips to ease your trepidation.
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.
Three Tips to Perk Up PC Performance - 11/8/2004 Improve your company's PC performance — without spending a fortune or calling for tech support.
Network Management on a Shoestring - 11/2/2004 A quick guide on how to take the frustration out of small business networking without breaking the bank.
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.
Rise of the Underdog Browser - 10/20/2004 Is your company paying attention to the browser market shift? If not, there's a train leaving the station.
Tips and Tools for Erasing Your Web Trail - 10/18/2004 If your Web surfing has taken you to places you'd rather not have your boss (or anyone else for that matter) know about, here are some techniques and some products you can use to help erase the trail.
Dynamic HTML Lab: Fun with Mozilla Border Radii - 10/11/2004 Mozilla has jumped the gun on CSS3 and prematurely put an end to purely rectangular elements with their curved elements and borders. The Dynamic HTML Lab offers a preview of what to expect in CSS3 as well as a demonstration of what you can do right now in Gecko browsers (Mozilla and Netscape 7+).
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?
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.
The Inner Workings of Robots, Spiders, and Web Crawlers - 9/16/2004 Robots, a.k.a. spiders or Web crawlers, are used to feed data to a user, such as Google. Most robots are useful, but some, such as EmailSiphon and Cherry Picker are spambots. Learn what robots do and how to gain control over them in this tutorial from Lee Underwood.
A Workaround for When Workgroup Networks Won't Work - 9/13/2004 Ten PCs – some wireless, some not – a network without a server, and office workers who need to share info can add up to a great deal of frustration. Here's networking guru Ron Pacchiano's advice and recommendation.
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.
Two LANs Aren't Necessarily Better Than One - 8/24/2004 One house, two LANs, and one Internet connection can add up to some PCs being left in the cold. Windows networking guru Ron Pacchiano looks at how computers on different networks can share a cable modem.
