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Creating your own Home Server
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:00 AM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
Microsoft released a new version of Windows Home Server, but there are alternatives.
For those who don't know why you'd need a Home Server, there are a lot of advantages to using a dedicated Home Server.
Since your TV and PC are eventually going to be combined, you may want to get a jump on dedicating a server and building your home's network infrastructure relatively quick so you can work the bugs out now.
How to segment a small LAN
Friday, June 22, 2007 6:00 AM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
For those beginners in networking, here's a how-to on segmenting a small virtual LAN, or VLAN.
Setting up a network isn't that hard to do anymore, but ask someone if they've expanded and segmented a network and they may look kind of sheepish at you.
Small Network Builder has a great article on how to segment a small LAN using switches. Networkers, make sure you check it out.
Skype Founders Move Towards TV with Joost
Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:00 PM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
The founders of the popular VoIP company, Skype, is moving towards TV with a new venture.
With Skype winning the battle with VoIP and the founders holding all of this money, what's a billionaire to do?
Build another money-making company, what else?
Tom's Networking: DIY NAS Smackdown
Tuesday, August 08, 2006 10:11 AM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
"I PITY THE NAS!"
After reading through Tom's Networking article I posted last Wednesday, I kind of figured this would be the next step.
Bill Meade talks about the what to expect when creating a DIY NAS and shows differences between a NAS thats using ClarkConnect, Ubuntu 6.06 Desktop and Windows XP Pro. He compares the three and offers some excellent advice.
5 Steps to a Safer Wireless Network
Thursday, June 15, 2006 8:08 AM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
Make sure your SSID isn't exposed. :-)
BusinessWeekOnline posted an article about how to make your wireless network safe.
Hardware Router Shootout Chart
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 7:00 AM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
Find out which router performs the best.
Excellent for viewing the results of how much throughput goes through these routers!
Home Network Router Security Secrets
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 5:15 AM
Posted by Jonathan Danylko | Tag: Network | Comments: 0
Being a SOHO (Small Office Home Office) user or small business, these tips will help keep your network secure.
I've worked with a good number of clients and noticed that most of these settings were not even enabled.
Make sure you apply all of these settings to your router. You'll be happier you did.
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