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> Revive An Old PC With Ubuntu Linux
-- Here's a short guide to getting your old clunker up and running again with a free Linux download and a reasonably quick installation.

> IT Pro Briefing: How To Secure Desktop PCs With Personal Firewalls
-- The hard part is picking the right combination of protection products for the desktop and understanding the trade-offs between convenience, security, and simplicity.

> Build a Budget Gaming PC
-- Offer value-minded gamers an affordable but solid system today that can be upgraded tomorrow. Here's how.

> Securing a Wireless Home Network Part VI
-- Here's the sixth and final segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part VI covers preventing unintentional roaming, and a wireless security checklist.

> Secure Your Home Wireless Network: Part V
-- Here's the fifth segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified -- an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure -- why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part V offers a step-by-step WPA encryption example, how to disable ad-hoc networking, and a wireless security checklist.

> Recipe: Build a Podcast PC and Studio
-- Here's everything you need to know about creating an affordable podcast-ready PC and professional studio for creating high-quality podcasts.

> Securing a Wireless Network -- Part 4
-- Here's the fourth segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part IV offers a step-by-step how to enable WEP Encryption on the Wireless NIC and using Windows XP.

> Securing a Wireless Network -- Part III
-- Here's a third segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part III covers the how of changing a default password to enabling wireless encryption.

From Physical Security To Encryption > How To Protect Your Precious PC Data
-- With computer and data theft on the rise, protecting your laptop or flash drive is more critical than ever. Fortunately, there are steps you can take, along with an array of encryption and security tools.

> Build A Cheap But Effective Firewall
-- Fight the bad guys without busting your budget. Here's all you'll need to create a low-cost, super-secure firewall using Linux-based freeware and an old PC.

Make Mine Media > How To Upgrade To Windows Media Center Edition
-- Windows XP MCE is supposed to be OEM-only. But why should the manufacturers get all the fun? Here's how to make your PC into a full-fledged media center.

> How To: Build A High-Class Media PC With Antec's Fusion Media Center Case
-- If you're a true media fan and a do-it-yourself technogeek, you don't want to buy some ugly tower whitebox PC. Here's how to build a top-of-the-line system in a really snazzy case.

Skype is many network manager's nightmare. But it needn't be. A well-known expert shows you easy ways to detect, manage, and bend the application to your will > How To Manage Skype in the Enterprise
-- Skype is many network manager's nightmare. But it needn't be. A well-known expert shows you easy ways to detect, manage, and bend the application to your will

Data Alchemy > Crash Course: XSLT and XPath in Your Organization
Jul 13, 2006 -- To make the most of company data, you must keep up with the changes in its flow--among users, applications and systems. An understanding of XSLT and XPath is essential to anyone managing an IT environment where XML has become commonplace.

> Building High-Availability Networks With Windows Storage Server R2
-- Disaster season is already upon us with the first Atlantic hurricanes of the season. Learn how to use Windows Storage Server to keep your servers available 24/7, no matter where you are.

> How To Build A PC Into Your Car
-- Using a mini-ITX system, you can build a complete PC, right into the dashboard of your car. Talk about mobile computing!

> Switching To The Mac: A Guide For Windows Users
-- Psst! Wanna switch to a Mac? Here's everything you need to know, including what hardware and software to get and how to navigate the new OS.

> Build A Dual-Core PC Without Busting Your Budget
-- Want to roll your own cutting-edge computer? We've got advice on everything from the hot AMD Athlon X2 processor and the graphics subsystem, to hints on putting the PC together.

Ignore These Apps at Your Own Risk > Crash Course: Open-Source Security Tools a Double-Edged Sword
Jun 13, 2006 -- Open-source tools are an economical way to test the security of your network, but they're readily available to both users and attackers alike. Our guide will help ensure you don't get burnt when would-be intruders try turning them on you.

> How To Make Video Calls With Skype
-- Skype can do a lot more for you than let you talk on the phone -- it can also let you make video calls. A top Skype expert and author shows you how you can do it, in a few simple-to-follow steps.

Tools Rule for WLAN Plans > Crash Course: Wireless Site Surveys
May 31, 2006 -- Before setting up your wireless LAN, you must map it out. But as WLANs become more complex, so do those pesky wireless site surveys. We give you a rundown of the types of tools available to make that job a lot easier than the old pen-and-paper method.

> Crash Course: AJAX: A Quicker Way to Freshen Your Web Pages
May 17, 2006 -- The emerging Asynchronous JavaScript and XML standard makes interactive Web pages seem more responsive by updating dynamic content without full-page refresh. We give you the ins and outs of AJAX, where to get it and when to use it -- or not.

Find the Needle in the Haystack > Crash Course: WLAN Spectrum Analysis
May 2, 2006 -- Even if you're not an RF expert, a new generation of spectrum analyzers can save the day when WLAN interference hits. We spell out the basics of WLAN spectrum analysis and talk tools.

One of the computing's greatest hidden dangers is instant messaging. Here's how to make sure you and your network stay safe when using IM. > Protect Your Network From Instant Messaging Risks
-- One of the computing's greatest hidden dangers is instant messaging. Here's how to make sure you and your network stay safe when using IM.

> How To Work Well With Corporate Recruiters
-- A corporate recruiter offers up tips and insight on making the job seeker-corporate recruiter relationship work successfully.





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