How To: One Internet connection - Two Private LANs

Published on November 12, 2003 to Networking

There are times when having two separate networks - both sharing the same Internet connection - can come in handy. For example, I recently helped a community center with its network setup. They needed to provide Internet connection to tenants who were renting space, in addition to their own shared Internet. They also shared a number of folders on the network, but weren't too careful about password protecting the shares. Read more

How To: Setting up File and Printer sharing between two routers

Published on July 3, 2003 to Networking

We often hear from people who have two (or more!) routers in their LAN and are trying to get Microsoft File and Printer sharing running among all their computers. This ProblemSolver will explain why this doesn't work by default and provide some suggestions for working around the problem. Read more

Two Mid-Level Gaming Notebooks Compared

Published on August 29, 2007 to Notebooks and Laptops

We look at lighter-weight, cooler running, somewhat lower priced gaming notebooks from Alienware and Eurocom. Can they perform well enough to replace your desktop? Read more

Two approaches to VoIP - Skype vs. Vonage

Published on May 31, 2005 to Networking

Big-time VoIP providers may be trying to put old-line telcos out of business, but Skype may be beating them at their own game. Russell Shaw compared Skype with the current VoIP top dog, Vonage, and his conclusions may surprise you. Read more

Two Kool, Slightly Kooky Keyboards

Published on August 12, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

"A keyboard is a keyboard is a keyboard" isn't quite true any more. We look at a small, light, rollup, coffee-proof fabric keyboard and one that says bye, bye to QWERTY to see if there's anything new under the sun that you'll actually want to type on. Read more