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Tutorials
#966 / 2011-09-29 09:30:00 / 2:14 min.
Many companies use virtual private networks, or VPNs, in order to securely share internal or confidential resources with employees or clients around the globe. This is an added layer of security that helps boost security. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
connect to a VPN through your Android
phone after first configuring the connection.
How do I print wirelessly
#2 / 2011-08-24 10:00:00 / 2:13 min.
Once you have a wireless printer that you want to use, you'll probably want to set up the software and get printing. In this episode, we show you how to do just that by setting up the HP Envy D410a and connecting it to our network before attempting to
wirelessly print from our laptop
.
How do I print wirelessly
#3 / 2011-08-24 10:00:00 / 2:51 min.
If you've got a printer set up on your home network then it is possible to
print wirelessly from your iPhone
or iPad. This uses a feature called AirPrint that is built right into iOS. The downside is that if you don't have a printer that isAirPrint compatible
then you'll run into problems, but we'll provide a list of compatible hardware here.
How do I print wirelessly
#4 / 2011-08-24 10:00:00 / 2:19 min.
As Android devices are gaining in popularity we've decided to show you how to
print wirelessly through your Android
. Now there are a few options available to you depending on what app you want to use and what printer you have hooked up. You can either go about getting an app like HP IPrint Photo which works exclusively with HP printers or get a more generic app like PrinterShare Mobile Print.
How do I print wirelessly
#1 / 2011-08-23 10:00:00 / 2:54 min.
In our first episode of this four-part series on how to set up wireless printing in your home, we'll explain what you need to get started. The two most important (and most obvious) components will be a functioning home network and a printer capable of connecting wirelessly. You'll also need to have your network password as without it you won't be able to connect your printer.
How do I print wirelessly
#5 / 2011-08-23 10:00:00 / 9:43 min.
Setting up a printer to
print wirelessly on the home network
can be hard work. Anyone who has ever tried to set up a printer probably know about the difficulties involved. That's why, in this series, we're going to show you how to set up a printer on the home network so that you can use it to print documents wirelessly from your desktop, laptop or even smartphone.
How do I use a Sonos
#6 / 2011-08-22 10:00:00 / 3:05 min.
In this episode, we'll show you a little work-around trick that allows you to
use AirPlay with your Sonos system
. The main trick is that you'll need both anAirPort Express
device and at least one Sonos zone controller with an audio in port.
How do I use a Sonos
#5 / 2011-08-19 10:00:00 / 2:40 min.
There are a number of ways to control your Sonos system. The most obvious is by using a computer, either a desktop or laptop, but there is also a Sonos brand controller. Much more affordable, however, is a mobile app that you can download for your iPhone or iPad through iTunes or to your Android device over the Android Market.
How do I use a Sonos
#4 / 2011-08-18 10:00:00 / 4:17 min.
One of the greatest benefits to owning a
Sonos system
is the ability to control your music from anywhere in the home. Another is the ability to manage the various devices you have set up and manage what music is played on those zones. We'll show you how that works in this episode.
How do I use a Sonos
#3 / 2011-08-17 10:00:00 / 3:35 min.
In this episode we'll show you how to add music libraries on your
Sonos system
. We'll also show you how to set upmusic streaming services
and access Internet radio stations so you can expand your listening library. That way you'll never run out of music no matter where you are in the house.
How do I use a Sonos
#2 / 2011-08-16 10:00:00 / 3:18 min.
Once you've got your Sonos system products together, your next step is to install them and go through the set up process. This can differ depending on what Sonos devices you ended up purchasing, and how you want to connect to your local network, but we'll walk you through the process regardless of whether you've got one zone player or a number of them and a Sonos Bridge.
How do I use a Sonos
#1 / 2011-08-15 10:00:00 / 4:04 min.
Once you have a
Sonos zone player
, you're only a few steps away from being able towirelessly stream music
through your home. In this episode, we'll walk you through the installation process and introduce you to some of the available products. We'll also show you some of your options for wirelessly controlling your Sonos devices.
How do I use a Sonos
#7 / 2011-08-15 10:00:00 / 20:03 min.
Sonos devices are fairly high-end audio devices that can be used to
listen to music wirelessly
throughout your entire house. You'll need specificSonos players
of course, but once you've got these set up, you can create zones in your house, wirelessly control music, manage playlists and more.
How do I use the HP TouchPad
#4 / 2011-07-03 10:00:00 / 2:21 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to get online with the HP TouchPad
. First, we'll show youhow to connect to a Wi-Fi network
andconfigure your Wi-Fi settings
, then we'll show youhow to get online using Bluetooth
on both your HP TouchPad and a Bluetooth-enabledmobile device running webOS
.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#3 / 2011-05-25 12:00:00 / 1:55 min.
In this episode, we show you
how to connect to a Wi-Fi network
whileusing the BlackBerry PlayBook
. Unlike other BlackBerry devices, the PlayBook is unable to connect to3G networks
and instead uses Wi-Fi as its main means ofconnecting to the Internet
.
Tutorials
#901 / 2011-04-08 09:30:00 / 2:03 min.
There's a way you can
turn your Mac into a Wi-Fi hotspot
by toggling a couple of settings in yourSystem Preferences
. This can be helpful if you've got anEthernet connection
but want toget online with a wireless device
. We'll show you how in this tutorial.
What is the Roku
#5 / 2011-03-25 10:00:00 / 5:15 min.
The
Roku settings menu
is where you go if you want tochange your Roku device settings
. You can also go here tosearch for updates
or do afactory reset of your Roku
. Of course, it's also where you go if you want tochange video and audio settings
,set up a new network
,change your screensaver settings
and more.
What is the Roku
#2 / 2011-03-22 09:00:00 / 3:08 min.
Setting up your Roku player
is a fairly easy process that involves unpacking the Roku device, placing it next to your TV andplugging in your input and output cables
. You'll also need do go through some basic steps in the software toset the time and date
,sync your Roku account
and, of course,connect to the Internet
.
Introducing the Boxee box
#6 / 2011-03-07 09:00:00 / 4:25 min.
The
Boxee box
gives you the ability toplay videos from the web
but also torun files off of an external drive
. One way to do this is to use the SD card slot to plug in your SD card or to use the USB ports on the back to attach anexternal hard drive
or other device. You can alsoconnect to a network with your Boxee
and we'll show you how in this episode.
Gadget TV
#217 / 2011-03-04 12:00:00 / 4:27 min.
Roku gained some popularity for being a cheap and easy way to get Netflix off the computer and onto the TV. Now with increased competitiveness from the likes of Apple TV, Boxee and even video game consoles in the living room, Roku is stepping up its game with the XD|S.
Introducing the Boxee box
#2 / 2011-03-01 10:00:00 / 3:18 min.
Here, we show you
how to set up your Boxee unit
. We'll show youhow to get your hardware set up
so that you can easilystream your favorite videos through your Boxee box
. There are a number of ways toset up your Boxee unit
and we'll show you how best tohook up your Boxee to your TV
and how to connect it to the Internet.
How do I use the Amazon Kindle
#4 / 2010-12-09 10:00:00 / 3:09 min.
In order
download ebooks for your Kindle
you'll need to connect to a network. In this episode we show you how toconnect to a Wi-Fi network
on your Kindle so that you can get on the Internet andfind ebooks online
.
Installing Windows from scratch
#5 / 2010-11-12 09:00:00 / 2:04 min.
In this episode, we show you how to finalize your
Windows 7 install
. Once theinstall process
is complete, you'll be prompted toconfigure your computer
with your new copy of Windows. This involves entering yourproduct key
and following through with some other steps before you startusing Windows 7
for the first time.
How Do I use AppleTV
#3 / 2010-11-03 10:00:00 / 2:56 min.
Here, we show you how to set up your
AppleTV's network configuration
, which you'll need to do tostream your media
. The simplest way is to use an Ethernet cable to physically connect your device, butconnecting your AppleTV wirelessly
to yourhome network
is just as easy. We'll show you how to connect both ways in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#802 / 2010-09-17 09:30:00 / 1:24 min.
Perhaps you've seen the term intranet around and thought that someone made a typo. It's actually quite different from the Internet as an intranet is like a website for internal use within organizations. In this tutorial, we'll give you the
definition of intranet
and tell youwhat an intranet is used for
.
How to set up a home network
#5 / 2010-09-10 09:00:00 / 3:26 min.
Now that you have
set up a home network
, there are many other devices that you can connect to it. We'll show you how to connect anetwork attached storage device
, how tonetwork a game console
and how tonetwork a media player
. There are many other devices you canconnect to your network
, which we'll show you in this episode.
How to set up a home network
#4 / 2010-09-09 09:00:00 / 3:49 min.
An alternative to
hard wired networks
orwireless networks
that you can use when youset up a home network
is calledpower line networking
. Power line networking uses your home's power lines toconnect your devices
, provided those devices are each connected to a power line receiver. This is a great alternative if your devices are too far from your router.
How to set up a home network
#3 / 2010-09-08 09:00:00 / 4:30 min.
If you want to
connect to a network wirelessly
then you'll of course need toset up a wireless network
. This is easily done with awireless router
but there are some things you should know. In this episode, we'll tell you how to set up your wireless network and how toencrypt your wireless router
so you cankeep your network secure
.
How to set up a home network
#2 / 2010-09-07 09:00:00 / 2:39 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how to
set up a wired network
in your home. All you need to do is connect your router to the Internet and from there,connect your router
to your computer. It's easier than you think, so if you follow these steps, you'll be able toset up a home network
in no time at all.
How to set up a home network
#1 / 2010-09-06 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
Here, we'll show you what you need to
set up a home network
. In order to set up your network, you will need arouter device
tocreate a network
andshare data between devices
. You'll also need some devices to connect with the network and, although not absolutely necessary, anInternet connection
to get online.
How to set up a home network
#6 / 2010-09-06 09:00:00 / 15:42 min.
In this series, we show you
how to set up a home network
, including bothwired networks
andwireless networks
. We'll also tell you aboutpower line networking
and show youhow to network media devices
ranging from video game systems tonetwork attached storage
devices.
Gadget TV
#149 / 2010-08-23 12:00:00 / 4:24 min.
The oft forgotten router is the backbone of your home network. It acts as a traffic cop for all the data packets whizzing around the house, acts as a bouncer to keep unwanted weirdos off your wireless network. In some cases, it shares files across the network and more. Do you thank it? Nooooo. The Linksys E3000 from Cisco is the latest in a long line of under appreciated network workhorses. Perhaps its spiffy design will make you pay a little attention?
Gadget TV
#123 / 2010-06-04 12:00:00 / 3:46 min.
Home network routers are not the sexiest devices in the world. Sure, they're functional, but they don't really grab any attention. TRENDnet is apparently trying to change this with its TEW-673GRU router. It features an LCD screen and a bright, shining blue LED that will compel your fellow geeks to huddle around and marvel.
Gadget TV
#100 / 2010-03-26 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
We're always looking for a better way to
get the content on our PCs onto the living room HDTV
. We've found what may well be the best solution to date. Enter Brite-View's CinemaTube. It features wireless (albeit with an awkward USB dongle), an HDMI output along with component video and optical audio but more to the point, it's easy to set up and plays just about every video format you can throw at it. Did we mention it doesBitTorrent downloads
too? It's fair to say we're smitten...
Tutorials
#610 / 2010-03-11 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.
When you're in the world of
wireless networking
there are lots of terms, lots of acronyms, and lots of things that seem to make little sense.SSID
is one such acronym, which Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains.
Tutorials
#593 / 2010-02-26 09:31:00 / 1:30 min.
You've probably heard the term
Ethernet
and wondered what it was. Sure, it's the cable you use to plug in and connect all your wired network gear, but how did the term come into being? Doc dips into the ether to explain how the term Ethernet came about.
Gadget TV
#72 / 2010-01-01 10:00:00 / 4:40 min.
We've been consistently impressed with Western Digital's line up of portable drives, NAS solutions and docks and have looked at a bunch of FreeAgent gear on Gadget TV. The latest one to cross our desk is the FreeAgent Theater+, an HDMI sporting, 1080p HD outputting, network-connected and simple means of getting videos, music and pictures from your computer to your HDTV.
Lab Rats
#202 / 2009-12-28 17:00:00 / 20:01 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at why your WiFi signal may not be strong throughout your entire house, and show you a way to beat WiFi dead zones using powerline networking and a second wireless router.
Tutorials
#499 / 2009-11-25 09:31:00 / 2:17 min.
What is VPN?
Its yet another computer acronym that stands forVirtual Private Network
. VPNs allow users to connect across the Internet just as they would if they were in the same office building. In recent years there has been increased use of VPN's among companies. VPN's allows users in a variety of locations to work on the same server while being very secure.
Cool new features in Windows 7
#5 / 2009-10-30 09:00:00 / 2:10 min.
Sharing files across the home network
has traditionally been a study in geekery. Now, with Windows 7 it's painfully simple to share files across your Windows home network. Simply choose what file types or you want to share in HomeGroup networking, get a password and input that password on any computer you want to give access to. Easy!
Tutorials
#441 / 2009-10-15 09:31:00 / 3:28 min.
For many computer users,
managing their home network
can be a real problem. There are terms you may not understand and concepts that can be a bit confusing. WithCisco Network Magic
however, you see everything in a clean, useful interface.
Gadget TV
#43 / 2009-10-14 12:00:00 / 2:48 min.
In the days of the netbook, the networked home and the multi-computer home,
network attached storage (NAS)
has found its place. Traditionally, NAS has been the domain of the geeky. With the Seagate FreeAgent DockStar, getting network storage that's accessible from any computer on your home network is simple and thanks to three USB ports, it's expandable too.
Tutorials
#432 / 2009-10-09 09:30:00 / 2:13 min.
Many home users don't have their
networks as secure
as they could be. In many cases the networks aren't secured at all. WithCisco Network Magic
you can improve network security and even put a "lock" on your network.
Tutorials
#353 / 2009-08-14 09:31:00 / 1:12 min.
Ubuntu makes networking extremely easy
. You canconnect your Ubuntu machine to other computers on your network
,share files between computers
and much more.
Tutorials
#303 / 2009-07-10 09:31:00 / 1:44 min.
If you
listen to your music in iTunes and have an iPhone or iPod Touch
, you're going to love Remote. You can download it from the App Store and it will let youcontrol iTunes from your iPhone or iPod Touch
. Play music, switch songs, switch libraries, stop playback, change the volume and more.
Getting to Know Windows Live and Spaces
#2 / 2009-07-07 09:00:00 / 2:12 min.
The first step in making your online home on Windows Live is to
set up your online profile
. This is where you can share information about yourself with your network. You can also decide how much of your information you want to share with the Internet at large, how much you want to show friends in your network.
Tutorials
#261 / 2009-06-11 09:31:00 / 1:58 min.
You may have installed Windows 7 RC1 on one of your computers. You may have put it on one of your laptops. It's also possible that you've created a few Windows 7 RC1 virtual machines. At the same time you probably have a machine on your network that's running XP. Here's how you can easily
share printers
between all of them.
Tutorials
#259 / 2009-06-10 09:31:00 / 1:53 min.
You may have installed
Windows 7 RC1
on one of your computers. You may have put it on one of your laptops. It's also possible that you've created a fewWindows 7 RC1 virtual machines
. At the same time you probably have a machine on your network that's running XP. Here's how you can easilyshare files
between all of them.
Tutorials
#257 / 2009-06-09 09:31:00 / 1:29 min.
Have a lot of music on your home or home office computer? Too bad you can't easily listen to it on other computers in the house. Well, with
Windows 7
you will be able to.Windows 7
has some pretty handy media streaming functions built right in. Here's how to use them.
Tutorials
#212 / 2009-05-08 09:30:00 / 2:07 min.
The Mac makes networking really easy. However, for PCs in your house, it can be very difficult to "see" your Mac on the network. Connecting from the Mac to the PC is generally pretty easy. Once you know what to look for it's really easy to be able to let the PC see the Mac and connect to it.
Tutorials
#210 / 2009-05-07 09:30:00 / 1:41 min.
Most home networks are connected to the Internet via cable, DSL or satellite connections. These connections run into your router and it becomes the "gateway" for all the computers on your network. Sometimes you need to know the IP address for your default gateway so here's how to find it!
Tutorials
#203 / 2009-05-01 09:31:00 / 2:07 min.
If you're on Twitter you might be curious about your Twitter network as a whole. Who talks to who? What things are being talked about most today? There are dozens of sites around the Web that can give you unique ways to look at your Twitter network and Twitter itself.
On Deck
#25 / 2009-04-17 17:00:00 / 1:52 min.
Matt Harris chats with Peter Ulander about the Linksys by Cisco Network Magic shoot that wrapped recently in the butterscotch studio. Network Magic promises to make configuring your home network a breeze.
Miss Download
#22 / 2009-03-24 17:00:00 / 2:09 min.
Have you ever wondered where your connected friends get all the weird and funny pictures, crazy videos, hilarious jokes? How they seem to find the most interesting stuff on the web? Chances are good they're dedicated "Stumblers," using StumbleUpon to channel-surf the web, finding all sorts of cool stuff in the process.
A guided tour of Windows 7
#7 / 2009-03-03 09:00:00 / 2:08 min.
Networking has been available in Windows for quite some time, but in Windows 7 HomeGroups makes sharing things easy. With HomeGroups you'll be able to share documents, printers, folders, and lots more. HomeGroups is easy-to-use and very easy to set up. It quickly connects the computers in your home and the devices and files you want to share.
Getting connected with LinkedIn
#5 / 2009-01-23 09:00:00 / 2:32 min.
Joining groups is a great way to build your online networks of connections on LinkedIn. And if you can't find the group that's right for you, you can always be a pioneer and create your own group!
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#42 / 2009-01-13 15:30:00 / 2:18 min.
Getting home movies, photos and music from your home computer or laptop onto your television used to be one of two things: extremely inelegant or a massive geek-fest. To that end (or to end that) Some of Samsung's latest HDTVs support DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance, a standard that highlights easy sharing of your content between devices.
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#19 / 2009-01-09 09:30:00 / 2:48 min.
Linksys by Cisco gets consumer friendly with its latest line of media sharing devices. The Media Hub is a prime example; rather than bother you with convoluted setup steps, the Media Hub promises to be a simple and friendly way to get all your photos, music and video in one place without worry. Trevor Bratton of Linksys by Cisco says that if you can click a mouse and type on a keyboard, you can use this device. We can do both of those things. Where do we sign up?
Lab Rats
#151 / 2008-12-15 17:00:00 / 22:16 min.
Andy and Sean dig in to the mailbag to find out what's on your mind and to answer your questions. In this episode, we learn a little about Windows 7, troubleshoot an ailing home network, deal with a wonky Vista / Firefox relationship and discover where Andy and Sean's vast techspertise comes from.
Tutorials
#61 / 2008-11-27 09:31:00 / 1:46 min.
So you want to share some files with other users on your network or workgroup, but you don't want your files to be modified. Find out how to set permissions in order to protect your important data while still giving others access.
Lab Rats
#98 / 2007-11-12 17:00:00 / 26:56 min.
Andy and Sean show how to share files between Windows computers.
Lab Rats
#89 / 2007-09-10 17:00:00 / 14:29 min.
Andy and Sean show how to use ping and traceroute on a Mac and PC.
How to set up a home network
In this series we show you
how to set up a home network
, including bothwired networks
andwireless networks
. We'll also tell you aboutpower line networking
and show youhow to network media devices
ranging from video game systems tonetwork attached storage
devices.
How do I print wirelessly
Setting up a printer to print wirelessly on the home network can be hard work. Anyone who has ever tried to set up a printer probably know about the difficulties involved. That's why, in this series, we're going to show you how to set up a printer on the home network so that you can use it to print documents wirelessly from your desktop, laptop or even smartphone.
How do I use a Sonos
Sonos devices are fairly high-end audio devices that can be used to listen to music wirelessly throughout your entire house. You'll need specific Sonos players of course, but once you've got these set up you can create zones in your house, wirelessly control music, manage playlists and more.
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