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The Sad Truth about Hiring Hackers By Eric Geier | Security Article Published December 7, 2011 The thriving and easily accessible black market for nefarious security products and services means that protecting your business is that much harder. Boost Your Mobile Security: 6 Tips By Eric Geier | Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 10, 2011 A handful of tips to ensure that your handheld device is as safe as it needs to be. Hot Trends in Firewalls By Eric Geier | Security Article Published September 7, 2011 While we hope they're an impregnable line of defense, firewalls have historically had plenty of limitations. How are next-gen firewalls beefing up security? iPhone, iPad Apps for Monitoring Computing Systems By Eric Geier | Data Center Article Published August 3, 2011 iPhone and iPad apps for IT managers and others who oversee networks and computer systems. Android Apps: Free Wi-Fi Apps By Eric Geier | Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 1, 2011 Free Android apps to find wi-fi hotspots, analyze networks and monitor all your Wi-Fi connections. 50 Best Free Apps for BlackBerry Smartphones By Eric Geier | Article Published May 24, 2011 The very best free BlackBerry smartphone apps for information, entertainment, social media and more. Top 4 Free Antivirus Software By Eric Geier | Article Published May 5, 2011 An overview of free antivirus from AVG, Microsoft, Comodo and avast. Which one's the best? How to Safely Use Wi-Fi on Smartphones and Tablets By Eric Geier | Article Published March 31, 2011 Most public Wi-Fi hotspots are not encrypted, creating a host of potential security problems for smartphone and tablet users. Android Apps for Linux IT Managers By Eric Geier | Article Published February 24, 2011 Android apps that help you run your data center. 50 Best Free Apps for Windows Phone 7 By Eric Geier | Article Published December 20, 2010 Free apps for Windows Phone 7 for business, information, entertainment, social networking, travel and more. Six Leading Linux RADIUS Servers By Eric Geier | Article Published November 19, 2010 An overview of six different open and free Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) servers for Linux and other operating systems. Internet Explorer 9's New Features By Eric Geier | Article Published October 6, 2010 With a beta version of the upcoming Internet Explorer 9 available for download, it's time to explore the newest IE features. Using Microsoft SharedView For Remote Collaboration By Eric Geier | Article Published September 17, 2010 SharedView helps with PowerPoint presentations, software demos, training sessions and document review. Connect All Your Gear From One Wi-Fi Hotspot By Eric Geier | Article Published September 8, 2010 A guide to using a single wireless connection to connect all of your computing devices. Free Networking Software: 10 Downloads By Eric Geier | Article Published August 18, 2010 Free downloads for Wi-Fi installation and troubleshooting, traffic monitoring, remote desktop and sharing, and password recovery. Top 21 iPad Apps for Business Pros By Eric Geier | Article Published May 18, 2010 iPad apps that enable the Apple mobile unit to fully meets the needs of the busy professional. Free Services and Apps for your Company Network By Eric Geier | Article Published April 14, 2010 Yes, you can cut expenses at the same time you boost the functionality of your enterprise network, with these no-cost offerings. Boost OpenOffice with 8 Sweet Add-Ons By Eric Geier | Article Published April 7, 2010 Linux desktop leader OpenOffice can run much more effectively with these template and clip-art additions. Top 40 Web-Based Mobile Apps for Any Cell By Eric Geier | Article Published March 25, 2010 Have mobile apps, will travel: most top sites now offer a mobile-friendly version so you can better view and navigate with your cell phone. Ten Linux Downloads Worth Considering By Eric Geier | Article Published March 18, 2010 Sure, your desktop is full of Linux downloads -- they're free, so why not? But here's a valuable handful you might not yet have added. Ten 'Must Have' Firefox Add-Ons By Eric Geier | Article Published February 24, 2010 Firefox's essential ten excellent add-ons -- make Firefox even better. Mobile Apps: 50 Best Free Windows Mobile Apps By Eric Geier | Article Published February 23, 2010 These free mobile apps are the "must haves" of the mobile app world. To save you time, we rounded up the very best 50 mobile apps that no Windows mobile user should be without. Laptop Security at Public Wi-Fi: Key Tips By Eric Geier | Article Published January 19, 2010 Google and Yahoo do not use HTTPS/SSL encryption for e-mail access by default (although Google recently announced plans to do so). So Wi-Fi eavesdroppers could capture your log in details. Build a Private Cloud with Ubuntu: An Overview By Eric Geier | Article Published January 19, 2010 A short guide to launching a a private cloud system -- one cloud controller and one or more node controllers -- using Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, powered by the Eucalyptus platform. Better Wi-Fi Network Security: Advanced Techniques By Eric Geier | Article Published December 9, 2009 If you're looking for a still more secure wireless network, here's a guide to enterprise-level protection. Using XP After Upgrading to Windows 7 By Eric Geier | Article Published November 9, 2009 Microsoft offers a downloadable program called Windows XP Mode that enables you to access the entire XP desktop in Windows 7. Use it to run legacy applications or for day-to-day use. Windows 7 Tips: Getting Started By Eric Geier | Article Published October 12, 2009 A guide to installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive, changing the default browser, disabling the InPrivate Browsing ability, and more. Internet Explorer 8 Fixes: Privacy and Efficiency By Eric Geier | Article Published September 10, 2009 Remove your history, prevent coloring of tabs, start from the InPrivateBrowsing mode, and other helps tips for Internet Explorer 8. Bringing Your Wireless Network Up to Speed By Eric Geier | Article Published August 31, 2009 Boost your wireless network's speed using a number easy and affordable strategies. 5 Ways to Use Your Old PC By Eric Geier | Article Published July 13, 2009 Turn your old PC into something useful again -- like a wireless hotspot. Turn Your Wireless Routers into Access Points By Eric Geier | Article Published July 2, 2009 Your aging wireless router can help increase the wi-fi coverage in your home or office. Fixes for Wi-Fi Hotspot Annoyances By Eric Geier | Article Published June 17, 2009 A guide to securing your connection, accessing remote files, sharing connections and more. What Wi-Fi Eavesdroppers See on Unsecured Networks By Eric Geier | Article Published May 12, 2009 Understanding how Wi-Fi eavesdroppers work helps you protect your own wireless communications. IT Certifications On A Shoestring Budget By Eric Geier | Article Published April 20, 2009 IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune. Studying for Tech Certifications on a Budget By Eric Geier | Article Published April 14, 2009 IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune. Using Gmail Offline: Email Without the Web By Eric Geier | Article Published February 23, 2009 Google's new Offline Gmail feature lets you read or compose messages without being online. Handle email in-flight, on the road, or near a flaky Internet connection. Set Up Your Network for Many Remote Desktop Connections By Eric Geier | Article Published February 20, 2009 Remote desktop connections enable access to a computer’s desktop, programs, and files from other computers, either in the next room or around the world. Everything appears on the remote computer just as it does when sitting in front of the host computer. XPerience ClearBox Enterprise RADIUS Server By Eric Geier | Article Published January 29, 2009 No matter how much experience you have with RADIUS servers, XPerience Technologies' ClearBox's low price point and seemingly high feature set aims to have something for you. Remote Desktop Between Ubuntu/Linux and Windows, Part II By Eric Geier | Article Published January 28, 2009 In Part I we saw several options for remoting between Linux and Windows machines, and settled on VNC. Part II will address how to configure routers for connections over the Internet,and how to safely encrypt remote graphical desktop sessions. Remote Desktop Between Ubuntu/Linux and Windows, Part I By Eric Geier | Article Published January 23, 2009 Windows will never exert itself in the slightest to co-exist with other platforms, but Linux comes with a variety of excellent secure graphical remote desktop applications, so that you can run your Windows PC from Linux, and Linux from Windows. How to Really Eliminate SPAM By Eric Geier | Article Published January 20, 2009 Spam filters will catch some junk e-mail but to truly take control of your in-box requires a verification service. Review: TrendNet Wireless Easy-N-Upgrader By Eric Geier | Article Published January 17, 2009 This wireless access point lets you upgrade your network to wireless N capability without chucking your older, slower hardware. How to Prevent Wi-Fi Hotspot Attacks By Eric Geier | Article Published December 18, 2008 When traveling or in your favorite coffee shop, use these tips to protect your passwords and other data. Discovering the New Features of OpenOffice.org 3.0 By Eric Geier | Article Published December 17, 2008 The release of OpenOffice.org 3.0 delivers a lot of improvements: more user-friendliness, full tables support in Impress, a better cropping tool in Draw, vastly improved Notes in Writer, Calc gets more muscle, and more. Discovering Ubuntu as a Windows User By Eric Geier | Article Published November 17, 2008 Using Ubuntu doesn’t mean leaving your Windows OS. Just a few simple steps will allow you to explore the free Ubuntu OS. WPA-Enterprise for Small Businesses (Part 4) By Eric Geier | Article Published November 14, 2008 In Part 4 of our five-part series on setting up a WPA-Enterprise wireless network in a small business environment, Eric Geier introduces readers to setting up the computers (wireless clients) on the network and configuring the wireless router and/or access points (APs). WPA-Enterprise for Small Businesses (Part 3) By Eric Geier | Article Published November 11, 2008 This third installment will continue by walking you through installing and configuring the Elektron RADIUS server. We’ve chosen this server software due to its relatively low cost ($750) and its user-friendly interface that’s quite easy to understand. WPA-Enterprise for Small Businesses (Part 2) By Eric Geier | Article Published November 7, 2008 In part two of this tutorial, learn the basics of an 802.1x RADIUS server environment and the steps to setting it all up. How To Secure Your E-mail By Eric Geier | Article Published November 7, 2008 Sending and receiving unsecured e-mail can put your business at risk. We look at what it takes to secure and encrypt POP3 e-mail accounts. WPA-Enterprise for Small Businesses (Part I) By Eric Geier | Article Published November 5, 2008 In part one of a series, Eric Geier shows us that the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption method for wireless networks can be easily cracked. Find out how WPA or WPA 2 Enterprise encryption can be practical for small businesses. Linux Games: Fun with Tux By Eric Geier | Article Published October 31, 2008 Linux games: First-person shooters, racing simulators, space exploration, card and board games, strategy and sims -- a tour of a tasty selection of native games for Linux. Linux Wi-Fi Manager Roundup By Eric Geier | Article Published October 28, 2008 The quest for easy wireless client management on Linux continues; Eric Geier takes us on a tour of three Linux network management tools for managing roaming, profiles, and encryption keys. OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks: Harmonizing With MS Office, Managing Large Complex Documents By Eric Geier | Article Published September 24, 2008 In this fifth and final installment of Eric Geier's OpenOffice Tips and Tricks series, we learn how to harmoniously swap documents between OOo and MS Office. And we explore OOo's powerful time-saving Navigator tool for managing large complex documents such as books and long reports. OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks: Customization, PDFs, and Smart Image Management By Eric Geier | Article Published September 17, 2008 This tutorial offers more tips and tricks on transitioning to OpenOffice.org (OOo). Discover OOo options you may want to change, learn about the PDF exporting feature and how to overcome two vexing issues you may encounter when working with images. OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks Part III By Eric Geier | Article Published August 27, 2008 In part III of the OpenOffice.org series, learn how to perform a few tasks in OOo that were available in MS Office, just harder to figure out due to the different interface. You can still insert WordArt (actually called Fontwork), diagrams and page numbering in OOo documents. OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks Part II By Eric Geier | Article Published August 25, 2008 Part II of how to migrate from Microsoft Office to Open Office covers importing the custom dictionary of MS Office, setting OOo to always save in the MS Office format, and using MS Office templates in OOo. OpenOffice.org Tips and Tricks Part I By Eric Geier | Article Published July 30, 2008 Learn some tips and tricks on migrating from MS Office to OpenOffice.org 2.4. You'll see how to replicate some of the functionality and features that are lacking in OpenOffice.org. Soon you'll be more comfortable using OpenOffice.org for just about all your desktop publishing needs. Server Room DIY, In-House vs. Hosted By Eric Geier | Article Published July 21, 2008 Launching a new site? Leaving the hosting to someone else may seem easier, but there are advantages to keeping it in-house. Learn the pros and cons of being your own Web host. Networking with Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows, Part III By Eric Geier | Article Published July 21, 2008 In the final installment of our tutorial series, we'll figure out exactly how to share the files on your Ubuntu machine, both quick and easy, and with access controls. Networking with Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows Part 2 By Eric Geier | Article Published July 18, 2008 Part 2 of this series will give you a tour of the networking interfaces in Ubuntu; which are surprisingly somewhat similar to Windows XP. You'll soon be connecting, checking connection details, and browsing network computers in the Linux world. Networking with Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows Part 1 By Eric Geier | Article Published June 25, 2008 Can't seem to find the shares of Ubuntu machines from My Network Places or Network in Windows? You'll soon find out it's not a hide-and-seek game you'll win unless you start playing with features that exist on the computer, rather than chasing those you imagine are installed and setup. Vista Networking Tips: Sharing on a Wi-Fi Network Using Windows Vista By Eric Geier | Article Published October 26, 2007 A look at how sharing network resources differs from Windows XP, as well as step-by-step directions for performing common network sharing tasks in Vista. Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Using Windows Vista By Eric Geier | Article Published September 5, 2007 Vista’s wireless networking interfaces differ from those in XP, but they still allow you to perform common network connection tasks and configurations. Wi-Fi Hotspot Security: Solutions for Users By Eric Geier | Article Published August 29, 2006 Take steps to protect your personal documents, privacy and identity when using public wireless Internet access. Wi-Fi Security Issues Up Close By Eric Geier | Article Published May 23, 2006 Have you ever seen what Wi-Fi eavesdroppers see? Here's your chance — and it isn't pretty. A War Driving Experience - Part II: Comparing the Results By Eric Geier | Article Published March 22, 2006 War driving is fun, but it also helps us understand common access point configuration settings. A War Driving Experience - Part I: The Results By Eric Geier | Article Published March 21, 2006 Several hours driving around and some analysis provide some interesting data that show how we’re doing when it comes to Wi-Fi security. |
