How to: Use Twitter (More) Safely
[July 2, 2009]
As with most things, some common sense and basic precautions will significantly reduce your risk of encountering nefarious evildoers on Twitter. (In other words, says Kenneth van Wyk, don't be a twit and you'll likely be fine.)How to: Convert Wireless Routers into Access Points
[June 25, 2009]
Don't throw out that old 802.11g gear just yet. Though 802.11n provides faster speeds and longer range, your legacy equipment can still serve a useful purpose.
How to: Speed Up Your Asus Laptop with 64-bit Kubuntu
[June 18, 2009]
Follow one writer's journey as he soups up his Asus X83-VM with 64-bit Kubuntu.
How to: Surf Safely at Public Hotspots
[June 17, 2009]
Since Wi-Fi signals are wireless, people can essentially grab your data from thin air. However, there are many preventive measures you can take to ensure your files and sensitive information stay private.
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru
[June 9, 2009]
Our monthly Q&A series offers advice to those seeking help with home or small business WLANs. Popular topics include DD-WRT, range extension, security, bridging and--strangely enough--how to share Wi-Fi in nautical scenarios. You can find each monthly installment in our Tutorials section, or browse through them all here.
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru, Episode XVI
[June 9, 2009]
This month our Guru covers a lot of ground by answering questions related to bridging with open source firmware, such as DD-WRT and Tomato, as well as queries about boosting throughput for older routers and clients.
How to: Set up a Linux-based Open-Mesh Wireless Network, Part 1
[June 1, 2009]
Mesh networking is great for deploying Wi-Fi in larger areas. Open-Mesh, a volunteer-based organization that provides hardware and services for mesh networks offers low-cost nodes loaded with open-source firmware.
How to: Create an Ad-Hoc Network, Part 2
[May 29, 2009]
Ad-hoc networks, using wireless adapters instead of routers, are great for very basic file and Internet sharing or other short-term uses. In Part 2, we cover Mac OS Leopard, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
How to: Create a Virtual Machine
[May 28, 2009]
By using a set of free utilities, you can convert a laptop (or desktop) system into a virtual machine (VM), which you can then run from another computer.
How to: Create an Ad-Hoc Network, Part 1
[May 26, 2009]
Ad-hoc networks, using wireless adapters instead of routers, are great for very basic file and Internet sharing or other short-term uses.
Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Exposed
[May 21, 2009]
What can Wi-Fi eavesdroppers see on unsecured networks? The sites you visit, the files you transfer, and your e-mail, for starters. See what's at risk and learn how to protect yourself.
Tip: Securing iPhone E-mail
[May 11, 2009]
Kenneth van Wyck addresses some of the Wi-Fi-related e-mail security concerns iPhone users face.
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru, Episode XV
[May 8, 2009]
In our May 2009 installment of this monthly Q&A series, the Wi-Fi Guru covers a wide variety of Wi-Fi networking issues, including signal boosters, dealing with foliage-based interference (ah, spring!), and resolving basic connection problems.
How to: Set Up Secure Remote Access with OpenVPN
[April 30, 2009]
OpenVPN is a budget-friendly and open-source way to offer road warriors a secure connection back to home base.
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru: Episode XIV
[April 16, 2009]
In our April 2009 installment of this monthly Q&A series, the Wi-Fi Guru covers a wide variety of Wi-Fi networking issues, including range boosters and why Macs and PCs sometimes can't get along--and asks for readers' help in solving them.
