Home Networking

This brief tutorial will outline how to enable file sharing in Ubuntu. [click to continue...]

This brief tutorial will show you how to automatically mount a Windows shared folder when OS X starts [click to continue...]

Much like everything else about OS X, connecting to a wireless network is painfully easy. But if you’re not familiar w/ OS X, and need to walk someone else through it, the following steps might prove helpful. [click to continue...]

One thing I’ve noticed over time - everyone loves a speed test. Which is your favorite? Speedtest.net, Broadband Reports, Speakeasy or Toast? Another? [click to continue...]

A home network is a series of Internet devices (PC’s, gaming consoles, PDA’s) connected together. A home network may consist of several PC’s, gaming consoles, etc - all in different rooms. When you connect multiple devices together in a home network, you can share files, printers and your Internet connection… [click to continue...]

If for whatever reason you need (or want) to change your computer name (or Workgroup), follow the instructions outlined below and you’ll be done in no time .. [click to continue...]

To find out your PCs IP address, or to identify your ethernet cards MAC address, please follow the steps outlined below.. [click to continue...]

Here are 5 quick steps to help you secure your wireless network from unauthorized access. These steps are provided as general guidelines - for detailed help, please contact your hardware vendor. See the bottom of this page for links to some common wireless networking vendors. [click to continue...]