Networks

Hands on: Share folders and libraries

Explore the world of Windows Live Foldershare file-sharing service

Hands on: Crack Homeplug encryption

A guide to encrypting Powerline networks, and more about Vista’s first Service Pack

Hands on: Inside incoming connections

With a little know-how, you can turn Windows Vista into a VPN server

Hands on: Iron out networking blips

Not all networking problems turn out to be as complex as they may at first seem

Hands on: Connecting PCs on a network

Essential tips and tricks that will help you connect with other PCs on your network

Hands on: Turn on to Offline Files

Windows can help keep you in sync when the network is unreachable

Hands on: Vista revisited

A tour round some network map features of Windows Vista

Hands on: Vista networking

Find out what changes you might need to make when adding Vista to your network

Hands on: Troubleshooting remote access

How to solve problems with VPNs, and a round-up of power line networking tools

Hands on: Get off the email blacklist

How to track down junk email problems on your network

What SSL VPN can do for you

SSL can make setting up a virtual network easier and cheaper. Here’s how

Hands on: Network superstores

A look at what Nas is, and the options available to home and business users

Build the ultimate home media network

We explain how to create a multimedia home network, and how to ensure it keeps going smoothly

Hands on: MAC attack

Find out how to use Media Access Control to protect your wireless network

Hands on: Power over Ethernet

How and when to use Power over Ethernet to support your peripheral devices

Hands on: All about ports

If you’re confused about network ports, you’ve come to the right place for help

Move on with VMware Server

We’ll hear a lot more about virtualisation when Vista ships, so stay one step ahead

Give your server an extreme makeover

Find out which bits of your server you can nip and tuck for the biggest lift

The history of the internet

The World Wide Web first appeared 15 years ago, but the technology of the internet is twice as old

Hands on: How to build a virtual machine

Put Microsoft’s free Virtual Server 2005 R2 through its paces

Build a Nas device using virtualisation

Create your own virtual network-attached storage appliance

Hands on: File-sharing made easy

Solutions to common file-sharing problems, and tips on how to create an instant network

Hand on: Wireless streaming made easy

Enjoy music, photos and videos on your home-entertainment system, on demand

Hands on: Wireless standards, technologies and setup options

Technologies, standards, products and setup options explained

Logmein buys 'instant VPN'

Hamachi virtual private network will help attract a million users a month, says CEO.