How-To Guides Archives - Page 5 of 15

Understand and Implement a Home Network

Guest WriterOct 25, 2010July 4, 20140

People want to be able to share a single broadband Internet connection to several computers in the house. There are many different devices that you

How to Fix 100% CPU Usage on Synology Diskstation NAS

Alan McCloskeyOct 22, 2010September 12, 201425

Here's how to fix your Synology Diskstation if the CPU is constantly at 100%.

Symbolic Links: Easily Increase Your NAS’ uPNP Library

Alan McCloskeyOct 22, 2010September 12, 20141

Many full-features Linux-based Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices support a plethora of multimedia features. Many have native support as an iTunes server, web server, ftp

Linux Firewall Part 6: Overcoming Email Server Problems

Alan McCloskeyApr 29, 2010November 28, 20140

As discussed in our article “Why Build a Linux Firewall“, there are many advantages to having a custom-built firewall appliance in your home. While these

How to Switch Audio Tracks in Windows Media Player

Alan McCloskeyApr 4, 2010June 22, 20148

The ability to switch between tracks in Windows Media Player is there, but not accessible by default.

How to remove My Web Search from Firefox

Alan McCloskeyFeb 27, 2010September 12, 20142

The other day I came across a program that would automatically create web avatars based on your photograph. I figured that wouldn’t be a bad

Case Cleaning 101

Rod ChedisterFeb 23, 2010September 12, 20140

We also have another guide about cleaning up your case here. There is nothing wrong with leaving spills, dirt, and stains on your computer case.

How to Check Fiber Optics Like a Pro

Guest WriterFeb 23, 2010July 4, 20140

What are Fiber Optic Inspection Microscopes? Fiber optic inspection microscopes are used to inspect the end face of a optical connector or cleaved fiber. Two

Choosing Fiber Optic Patch Cables

Guest WriterFeb 23, 2010July 4, 20140

What is a fiber optic patch cable Fiber optic patch cable, often called fiber optic patch cord or fiber jumper cable, is a optical cable

How to Choose a Radar Detector

Guest WriterFeb 23, 2010July 4, 20140

Radar detectors are electronic devices designed to detect radio waves. Radar detectors detect radio signals across a range of wavelengths —X, K, Ka and Ku.

Convert a Flash Movie to a Screensaver

Guest WriterFeb 23, 2010September 12, 20140

Have you ever thought your Flash movie would make a great screen saver? This tutorial will show you what you should do to create a

Linux Firewall Part 5: The GUI Interface

Alan McCloskeyDec 3, 2009September 11, 20141

Now that you have IPcop installed, you need to configure it. IPcop provies you with a web interface in which you can configure nearly all

Change the Windows 7 Logon Background

Alan McCloskeyDec 2, 2009September 11, 20142

Do you sneer at people who use the default Windows desktop? If you want to set yourself apart from your grandma that uses Windows XP’s

Purchasing a DVD Recorder

Jenna MorganDec 1, 2009September 11, 20140

DVD (“Digital Versatile Disk”) players and recorders have all but replaced the VCR (“Video Cassette Recorder”) and its associated analogue technology, at the heart of

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

Alan McCloskeyNov 20, 2009September 11, 20141

Keyboard shortcuts have been in the Windows operating system since its inception, but the Windows key started appearing about the time Windows 95 rolled out.