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• 3G vs. Terrestrial Broadband Phil Kunde wants to know if cell phone-type 3G Internet access makes a better choice than conventional broadband
• Set Up Your Home Network, Windows 7 Edition Here’s how you can get your Windows 7 PC to share printers and files with XP and Vista PCs--and even a Mac.
• Speed Up Everything Is your PC dragging? Does your broadband network creep along at dial-up speeds? Do Web pages take forever to load on your smartphone? Don't wait! These fixes will get you back into the fast lane.
• Diagnose a Bad WiFi Connection B2CAC asked the Answer Line forum why his laptop couldn’t connect wirelessly to his router
• Get to Know Windows 7's Home-Networking Features Windows 7 is packed with features that make home networking easier and more fun than before. Here's how to get started with file sharing, media streaming, and more.
• Upgrade to Gigabit Networking for Better Performance Get faster file transfers, smoother video streaming, and better network gaming with the fastest PC networking tools.
• Migrate Your Outlook Express Inbox Petrie asked the Answer Line forum how to move Outlook Express messages to a new PC
• Add WiFi to a Very Old Laptop Raul Maristany wants to add WiFi to aging laptop. Is it possible?
• How to Find Other PCs On Your Network Tips and tricks to make sure your network runs smoothly.
• High-Speed Internet on a Plane: Where to Find It Which airlines are most likely to keep you connected in the sky? Find out in our update.
• Three Ways to Reduce Your Communications Costs Here's how to stay in touch this summer during an extended absence--without spending a lot of dough.
• Pay-as-You-Go Internet Spending a chunk of time away this summer? The first thing to figure out in creating a virtual office is how you'll get affordable, fast Internet access.
• On Your Side: Trouble With an Incompatible Laptop Hard Drive A reader's purchase of a solid-state drive from NewEgg.com goes rotten. Also: Samsung recalls three months' worth of Jitterbug cell phones.
• Travel Smart Seven inventive travel tips to lighten your load, improve your ride, and make your time on the road more fun and productive.
• The List: 57 Amazing Things You Didn't Know Your Tech Could Do! Here are all 57 of the tips and tricks we've pulled together for PCs, laptops, smartphones, cameras, the Web and more.
• 57 Amazing Things You Didn't Know Your Tech Could Do! We've worked long and hard to come up with the best tips and tricks for your PCs, smartphones, cameras, game controllers, music players, and the Web. Let's start with PC, laptop, and networking tips.
• How to Recreate 13 iPhone 3.0 Features Right Now! Can't stand waiting until the summer to get all the latest iPhone 3.0 improvements? We've tracked down 13 features that you can get right now using both third-party and Apple-sanctioned applications!
• Is the Problem With My Modem or My Router? Margie Miller keeps losing her Internet connection. Is it the router, the modem, her PC, or something else?
• Connect Two or More PCs--Anywhere, Anytime Want to hook up multiple computers even when you're not on a network? In a pinch, you can create an ad-hoc network to transfer files or share an Internet connection.
• How-To: Use Your iPhone as a Wireless Laptop Modem The next time you’re stranded without an open WiFi network (but your 3G signal is going strong), you’ll be glad you installed Addition’s iPhoneModem 2 (free to try, full license is $9.99).
• Manage Telecommuters Without Losing Your Mind Putting a secure and well-thought-out telecommuting plan in place at your company may yield a happier, more productive workforce.
• A Quick Fix for Slow Internet Access Pokey connection got you down? Try this quick fix to restore broadband goodness in a matter of minutes.
• 15 Tech Secrets for the Serious Road Warrior Use these smart mobile tech tricks to create your own wireless hotspot out of a phone or laptop in a pinch, protect your laptop from grab-and-dash thieves, and communicate with anyone anywhere.
• Speed Up Wireless Access These tricks can boost your local wireless network speeds.
• Block Ports to Restrict Online Access Use router settings to keep employees honest.