Articles Tagged With How To
How To Use A Layer 3 Switch In A Small Network
A Layer 3 switch can provide routable VLANs without having to change your router.
How To Improve Network Performance - Part 3
In the last part of our series, we'll provide the finishing touches for your tuned-up network.
How To Improve Network Performance - Part 2
In the second part of our series, we'll show you how and why to let your router just do one thing.
How To Improve Network Performance - Part 1
In the first part of our series, we'll make the case for tuning up your network and show you how to bridge a modem.
Make Your Own Raspberry Pi NAS
A Raspberry Pi NAS isn't as flexible or easy to use as a readymade NAS. But it performs better than you might think.
How To Configure Your Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite
If you are struggling to get Ubiquiti's EdgeRouter Lite to function as a basic router, these tips and pre-made config files should help
How To Crack WPA / WPA2 (2012)
We have updated our tutorial on how to crack WPA / WPA2 with even more powerful and easier to use passphrase recovery tools.
We've also added tips for creating easy-to-remember but essentially uncrackable passphrases.
How To Buy a Wireless Router: 2012 Edition
Lots has changed since 2009. So here's our updated quick-and-dirty guide for choosing a wireless router.
Fun With Rsync And More On The WD My Book Live
Updated - Using the hidden SSH root access in the WD My Book Live and enabling rsync lets it play a bigger role for storage, backup and remote file access.
How To Test A Wireless Router
If you'd like to benchmark your router accurately, here's a simple way to do it.
Build A Compact Low Power Atom Server
Every home could probably benefit from some sort of home server, but it doesn't have to be a loud, power hungry box.
It Takes A Neighborhood To Fix Bad Wireless
Taking a social approach to fixing wireless problems can reap unexpected benefits.
How To Buy Cloud Storage - Part 2
In the second and final part of this series, we survey some of the companies offering different types of cloud storage services.
How To Buy Cloud Storage - Part 1
Our guide will help sort through the many options for saving your files in the cloud.
How To Buy a NAS - The Short(er) Version - Updated 2011
Our updated short guide to buying a NAS will get you quickly pointed in the right direction.
Read more...Homegrown Network: A Concrete Example
Designing and installing a DIY home network is hard enough. But doing it in a concrete block home requires extra planning and care.
Staying Secure In The Cloud - Part 2
In Part 2, we look at practical steps you can take to ensure a safe cloud computing experience.
Crossing The Chasm: Converting An iPhone App to Android
One man's story of porting an app from Apple's tightly-controlled fiefdom to the wild and wooly Android frontier.
How We Test Wireless Products - Revison 6
Updated - With the growing number of three stream N products, we're streamlining our wireless test methodology.
Staying Secure In The Cloud - Part 1
Pay attention to the fine print to know how safe your data is with your Cloud service providers.
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