Early last year I wrote about one of the easiest ways to provide internet filtering for your home network. Read: http://cibertek.net/blog/2009/02/22/keep-your-family-safe-with-opendns/. At the time, OpenDNS had only one mode and only one set of options. Recently, they’ve expanded their features list under a “Deluxe Plan” and are now charging a small fee to use it.
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Cisco – Linksys launches new home wireless routers
Cisco Home Products, a.k.a Linksys, launches a new home wireless product line this month called “Valet”. My first impression is it looks like a great product for home users who either don’t have a wireless network already or for those who want to upgrade what they have quickly and simply.
Powerline Adapter Tips: Don’t connect them to surge protectors
This is a video from Tekzilla discussing sending video over Powerline Ethernet adapters. Its from last year but it still applies. The most importing to remember is NOT to plugin Powerline adapters to surge protectors.
Secure your network, change the default password to your router
Changing your default router password is one of the easiest things to do to secure your network. The problem is most people don’t know how, don’t care to, or forget the password they set. But if you don’t know how, all you have to do is reference the router’s manual for instructions. If you don’t care or understand how critical it is to do so, then I should ask if you keep your front door open at night also?
More tips to improve your wireless signal
Last week I posted 5 tips to help improve your home network connection speed. Continuing on that theme, here is a Great article by Tony Northrup posted on the Microsoft at Home with some more tips to help improve performance.
5 tips to help improve your home network connection speed
Slow home network performance is more common then most people think and you don’t have to live with it. But before you start blaming your provider for that slow connection there are a few things you should check first.
Why I love Dropbox more than Live Mesh
Back in July, I wrote about the ways you can synchronize files between computers over the internet. At that time, I exalted the virtues of Microsoft’s Live Mesh and its other services like Skydrive. For some reason I hadn’t even mentioned Dropbox, mostly because I hadn’t heard of it up to that point.
Useful website of the week #3: Verify and test your broadband with Speedtest.net
Most of us have broadband connections at home nowadays. In fact, sometimes the home internet connection is faster than the work connection. But how do you know if you’re getting the speed or bandwidth you paying for?
Use a Powerline Network Adapter when a Wireless Adapter is not enough
I found a great way to connect some of my network devices to the internet without running or installing Ethernet wire and its not wireless. Its called a Powerline Network Adapter.
Good deal on the HP MediaSmart Server LX195
If you’re shopping for a new computer for the new school year and your looking at HP systems, add on the LX195 for half-off the regular price. This starter Windows Home Server is an easy-to-use addition to your home network that will backup all of your digital media in one place.
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Cibertek’s Top Anti-Virus for 2009
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Keep your data safe with Online Data Storage
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Windows 7 goes RTM and updates pricing!
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The Dream Machine 2009 Project
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Useful website of the week #5: Pandora.com
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Soluto – Software Pick of the Week
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OpenDNS goes Deluxe!
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New Cibertek site is now online!
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Announcing a new WordPress theme for Cibertek Blog
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New on-demand virus detection results for 2010
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Laura Oppenheimer: Hi! Thanks for helping get out the word about O...
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The Cibertek: Unfortunately, I never did finish this project. I...
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Andrew: Did you ever get this to work? I'm also looking at...
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Geek12: Useful list. Thanks. I can also recommend Handy...
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Sully: the first think i back up on my Windows 7 is my pr...
