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Most Popular How-To Guides of 2011

"We handle a lot of different topics throughout the year, and our how-to guides come in a wide range of sizes and subjects, but the goal is always the same: to make it easy for you to accomplish something awesome. Here's a look back at our most popular how-to features of 2011." More at:  Mashable

Stream Live TV to Your PC

Why buy an HDTV when you have a perfectly good screen right in front of you? Here's how to stream live TV to your PC. Everyone assumes that consumers want to stream Internet programs and media to the big high-def screen in the living room. Heck, these days the market is filled with  set-top boxes  dedicated to funneling Internet media to HDTVs. But what if you want to do the opposite, and stream live television to a smaller screen--the one connected to your computer? More at:   PCWorld

How to Extend Your Wireless Network without Replacing It

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The top three connection issues and how to fix them. What’s the biggest difference between a wired and a wireless network? A wireless network is only as robust as its signal. In other words, setting up a Wireless-N network doesn’t always mean you’re going to get Wireless-N speeds. Poor signal strength and range, interference from non-network wireless devices, and the way your router broadcasts Wi-Fi signals can cause network slowdowns. If you’re ready to improve your wireless network but you’d rather not start from scratch with a new router, read on. We’ll show you exactly how to deal with the three biggest challenges. Overcoming poor signal strength and range Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster You can easily extend your existing network into hard-to-reach locations by installing an access point, which connects directly to your existing router and improves its wireless signal. Access points like D-Link’s  DAP-1525 Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster  require no additional setup or passwords to distribut