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So you’ve seen the light and turned your sluggish PC into a productivity powerhouse with better, fastergear. That’s a great first step. But putting together a state-of-the-art PC workstation without having a fast, reliable network to help it run at its best is like leaving your souped-up new ride on blocks in your garage. Check out the tips below for ways to upgrade your network and storage, and take your productivity to the next level. Embrace the flexibility of wireless . . . More at:   PCWorld

OVERVIEW Wi-Fi networks (sometimes called by their technical name  802.11) allow people to wirelessly connect devices to the  Internet, such as smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets,  and laptops.  Because Wi-Fi networks are simple to setup,  many people install their own Wi-Fi networks at home.   However, many home Wi-Fi networks are configured  insecurely, allowing strangers or unauthorized people to  easily access your home network or anonymously abuse  your Internet connection. To ensure you have a safe and  secure home Wi-Fi network, here are a few simple steps  you should take. The key to a secure home Wi-Fi network is making sure only you have administrative access, your communications are encrypted, and that people have to authenticate to use your network More at: OUCH

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 ...

"The iPad is a great device even when its offline, but like nearly all computing devices these days it is much greater when it’s connected to the web. For most of us, most of the time that means connecting via a WiFi network when possible. So it is terribly frustrating when an iPad won’t connect to a home WiFi network. So I thought I’d share some basic troubleshooting tips for when your iPad won’t connect to your WiFi network, and some potential quick fixes." See more at  iPad Insight :

Is your Wi-Fi network at home password-protected? If not, it should be. You might not care if your neighbors use your Wi-Fi connection to surf the Web, but someone with more sinister motives could take advantage of your generosity (and lack of protection) to gain access to data stored on your home PCs. The easiest way to guard against Wi-Fi interlopers is to encrypt your Wi-Fi network. Afterward you'll have to enter a password whenever you connect to your Wi-Fi network, but that's a small price to pay for improved security. Most Wi-Fi routers support WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption standards. Be sure to use either the WPA or WPA2 encryption settings, which provide a much higher level of security than WEP encryption. Another safeguard is to set your router not to broadcast the SSID (your network's name). With SSID broadcasting disabled, your wireless network won't be visible to computers nearby, and only people who specifically know your network's name will be able ...