Joseph Moran

As the famous proverb says, the best things in life are free. These 10 utilities may not change your life, but they’re all helpful with a particular aspect of networking and none of them will cost you a dime. (Unless otherwise noted, the utilities listed here are Windows-only.) 1. CrossLoop When you want to get […]

Base price: $550 Check prices: Google: Asus Eee Top ET1602 Pros: compact and stylish; touch-screen LCD display; integrated Wi-Fi, Webcam, and (good sounding) speakers Cons: modest performance; no optical drive, includes wired keyboard and mouse For about a year or so now, the compact and inexpensive systems known as netbooks have been a bright spot […]

Editors note: this is a reprint of a 2006 review of Spiceworks. For some people, an application named Spiceworks might sound like an adult-oriented business productivity suite. But behind its slightly lascivious name lies a product designed to handle something decidedly dull: IT network management. Network management software has earned a reputation as being both […]

Sure, you could pay for Wi-Fi, but follow these tips and you may not have to. Like most commodities, Wi-Fi is usually available if you’re willing to pay for it. But if you’d just as soon not have to ante up a monthly, daily, or hourly charge, here are some ways you can scare up […]

More times than I can count over the past several weeks, I’ve found myself watching — or at least forwarding through — a television commercial by the Internet service provider NetZero. The ad targets those with broadband Internet connections, exhorting them to save money by switching to NetZero’s dial-up service for $9.95 a month. The […]

Being out of the office is no excuse for being out of touch or not getting your work done. Having the right technology can be a big help though, so check out our list of products and services that can help you stay connected, protected and productive the next time you hit the road. For […]

Iomega’s StorCenter ix2 Network Storage, a compact and easy-to-set-up network-attached storage (NAS) device, offers several unusual and potentially handy features for small businesses — such as Bluetooth support and a built-in search function. Oddly enough, another feature that can be extremely helpful — remote access — is conspicuously absent. The ix2 takes up negligible space […]

Whether you’re a small business owner, a work-at-homer, or a road warrior—or looking to give a gift to one—state-of-the art Wi-Fi equipment and accessories are feasible for almost any budget. We’ve made a list–and checked it twice—of the best Wi-Fi tools and toys for business users this season. If you know someone who’d prefer an […]

The DNA of any Windows PC is the configuration database known as the Registry. Registry settings determine how the operating system (as well as installed software) looks and acts. When something about the system isn’t quite right, you’ll find the problem – and its solution – in the Registry. Digital Support Technology’s (DST) PC Fixer […]

Maxtor’s latest network attached storage (NAS) device has a lot going for it – it’s compact, spacious, reasonably priced and, best of all, it allows you to remotely access files stored on it without a lot of hassle. On the flip side, getting the Central Axis Network Storage Server configured can be a frustrating experience […]