Yoggie Pico: Security in a USB Key

Published on February 21, 2008 to Notebooks and Laptops

The Yoggie Pico packs a firewall, IDS/IPS, anti-virus/spyware/spam software and numerous other security applications into a self-contained system inside a USB key device with its own CPU and RAM. Read more

10 Ways to Beat the New Hands-Free Laws

Published on June 23, 2008 to Mobility Miscellaneous

On July 1, Calif. and Wash. will join other states to make hands-free driving the rule of the road. Our ten Bluetooth headset picks keep you safe, while minimizing the cyborg look. Read more

Wireless Security Corp's WSG Guard reviewed

Published on December 23, 2003 to Networking

Been worrying about your small business' wide-open wireless network? Or maybe you're already running WEP and want to kick things up to the next level, but don't know how?Wireless Security Corp's WSC Guard wireless security service may be just what you're looking for.Read our review and check it out. Read more

Social Engineering: The Biggest Risk to Internet Security

Published on April 27, 2006 to Networking

We rely on security walls to keep intruders out, while leaving gates so that we can get in and out ourselves. Most hacking involves trying to break down or otherwise sneak past these gates, but the easiest way to get in is to convince the gatekeeper to open the door. In networking security circles, this is known as Social Engineering, and it's something you need to understand. Read more

Wireless FAQ: Security

Published on June 30, 2006 to Networking

Got a question about wireless security? Consult our Wireless Security FAQ. Read more

My Thumb is My Passport: Using Biometrics

Published on February 19, 2008 to Miscellaneous

Fingerprint scanners are cheap and simple to use. They don’t offer perfect security, but the convenience of swiping a finger lets you pick much more secure passwords. Here’s how to use them. Read more

Auditor Security Collection CD reviewed

Published on July 1, 2004 to Networking

Do you want to try out all the lastest network security tools without blowing up your computer? Do you want automatic detection and configuration of all of your network and wireless cards? Then the Auditor Security Collection CD is for you! The price is right too, because it's free! Read more

ASUS SL1000 Internet Security Router reviewed

Published on May 7, 2004 to Networking

Simply put, ASUS' SL1000 is one hell of a powerful little router and our test bench is still smoking! But it has a user interface that only true networking techies can love. ASUS agrees on this last point so it'll be awhile before you can buy it, but you can at least read about it now. Read more

Draytek Vigor 2900g Broadband Security Router Reviewed

Published on April 8, 2004 to Networking

How much would you pay for a four-point SPI router with 802.11g access point, USB print server and built-in VPN endpoint? If you think about $200 is too much, would you change your mind if it handled LAN-LAN and Remote-LAN PPTP, IPsec and L2TP VPN tunnels on both the wired and wireless sides? And how about if it threw in VLAN and Bandwidth control? Come read our review to see how Draytek's Vigor 2900g Broadband Security Router does it all. Read more

6 Bare Metal Backup and Recovery Options

Published on October 31, 2007 to Networking

We look at full disk backup and restore packages for Microsoft Small Business Server and Vista desktops to help you decide what's best for your networks and systems. Read more

Patching Linux - Pain or Gain?

Published on December 10, 2007 to OS

Patching a single Linux machine every once in a while can be a small pain, but what do you do when you have a data center full of machines that need updates? Read more

WPA - Wireless Security for the rest of us

Published on November 1, 2002 to Networking

The Wi-Fi Alliance and IEEE 802.11 Task Group i have finally heard the voice of the marketplace. Read more

Firefox 3: Speed, Stability, Security

Published on June 19, 2008 to Software Companies

Speed, stability and security are the hallmarks of Mozilla's new Firefox 3. Dramatic improvements, sure, but features are still missing. Read more

Guy Thomas Says Windows Vista Can Boost Your Career

Published on September 25, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

Anyone who learns Vista suddenly becomes the new expert. Two areas where computer specialists will always be in demand are migration and security. Follow Guy's advice and make youself king at your workplace or your own consulting company. Read more

"One-Touch" Wireless Security - Buffalo Technology's AOSS vs. Linksys' SecureEasySetup

Published on June 21, 2005 to Networking

Push-button wireless security setup holds the promise of enabling mere mortals to quickly and easily lock down their wireless LANs. We examine two technologies with similar goals and find them more alike than different. Read more