Networking

Music Networking Appliances

August 4, 2004

With the introduction of music networking appliances, digital music collections are moving beyond the home computer, onto the home stereo system. Here are just some of the products in this new category: Apple’s Airport Express for iPod owners, a variety of devices that work with RealPlayer’s Rhapsody music service and SoundBlaster’s Wireless Music.

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Home Networking Help

December 17, 2003

Are you installing a home network this holiday season? Here are three key definitions to get you started. A hub is a simple, unintelligent device that sends incoming signals out to ports. A switch is more selective, and only sends incoming traffic to specific ports. A router is the most intelligent, and can be programmed [...]

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Wi-Fi Wireless Networking

October 7, 2003

Short for “Wi-reless Fi-delity,” Wi-Fi is a brand name for a wireless network that uses radio signals. Wi-Fi can be used to distribute Internet access throughout a small area such as a house or a caf�, and will soon be used to connect household gadgets such as television sets and DVD players. To learn more, [...]

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Personal Firewall

September 22, 2003

A firewall is a piece of software or hardware that monitors incoming Internet traffic and allows only trusted connections. Whether you have an always-on Internet connection (such as cable) or use dial-up, a personal firewall is necessary for online safety. For product reviews and specifics, try PC Magazine or PC World .

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