Latest Headlines: •Web Doomsday Averted: Kaminsky •Microsoft Serves Up SQL 2008 •For Search Engine Use, Glass Almost Half Full •Slipping Revenue Breaks Sprint's Stride •Networks: The Crux of Tomorrow's Datacenter Hot Topics •Add a Mac to Your Windows Network (Part I) •The Business Face of Social Networking •Outsource Your Phone System Product Watch •Protus Suite (Protus) •my1voice (Protus) •Vulnerability Management Solution Suite (Perimeter eSecurity) Small Business Essentials Networking Fundamentals Be it wired or wireless, building a network can take your small business to new heights in Internet communications, real-time collaboration, webhosting and e-commerce — or simply be setup to connect a series of workstations with a shared printer. Learn how to leverage today's networking technologies at your small business. [ more ]

The Hosted PBX Advantage: Doing Better for Less
[August 8, 2008] Thrifty New England-based credit union solves several communications problems with a hosted phone system from VoIPnet Technologies. [more Business Software]

Smile, You're on Login Camera
[August 8, 2008] When it comes to tasting biometrics at home, LemonScreen could be the flavor of the month. [more Hardware & Equipment]

Review: Fujitsu LifeBook A6210 Notebook PC
[August 7, 2008] Ready to replace that desktop PC? Consider this full-featured notebook instead, and get all the comforts of a desktop with portable convenience. [more Buyers Guide]

How to Prevent a Coffee Shop Wi-Fi Attack
[August 7, 2008] Logging on using your mobile device allows hackers to steal your password unless you take basic precautions. [more Business Software]

SMB Disaster Recovery Insurance Plan
[August 6, 2008] MasterIT bears the disaster recovery burden for staff-strapped Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance. [more Business Software]

PowerPoint Action Buttons By Helen Bradley [July 23, 2008] Action buttons let you navigate a PowerPoint presentation and add sounds or other interactive effects. In this video, we'll show you how.

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Measuring Broadband Use: Not Knowing Could Cost You
[August 5, 2008] The kitchen may be closing on the all-you-can-eat bandwidth buffet, so start measuring usage. And remember, it's not just about PCs anymore. [more Web Management]

Create Marketing Materials in Publisher
[August 4, 2008] Our designing diva, Helen Bradley shows you how to create your own sharp, professional marketing materials using Microsoft Publisher. [more Business Software]

Review: HP Officejet J4680 All-in-One
[August 1, 2008] You know you can buy a versatile all-in-one inkjet for $300 or $400. But for a fraction of the price (and the size), you can get this small-business breadbox from HP that's full of surprises. [more Buyers Guide]

From a Distance: Your Vista System Made Accessible
[August 1, 2008] Vista's Remote Desktop feature makes it possible to log into your system from anywhere and use it as though you were sitting right in front of it. [more Business Software]

Review: Trustware BufferZone 3.01
[July 31, 2008] Although it takes some getting used to, this handy utility creates a virtual space on your PC where you can safely surf the Web, run applications or open files without infecting your computer. [more Business Software]

IBM Follows Through on Data Protection for SMBs
[July 31, 2008] Big Blue takes another whack at CDP for small offices by turning FilesX around as a Tivoli Storage Manager offering. [more News & Trends]

How-To: Animate Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations
[July 30, 2008] Our application expert Helen Bradley explains ways you can add animation effects to your slide shows. [more Business Software]

Review: Netgear ReadyNAS Duo RND2150 (500 GB)
[July 30, 2008] The expectations for NAS devices continue to rise. Simple backup storage and file sharing is no longer enough. The ReadyNAS Duo RND2150 from Netgear meets the challenge head on, but it doesn't come cheap. [more Buyers Guide]

Go Green (Really Green) With Your Hard Drive
[July 29, 2008] Bamboo: The choice of Panda bears and…hard drives? Fabrik may be the first company to use actual greens in its SimpleTech [re]Drive. [more Buyers Guide]

Review: Using inkFrog Auction Tools for Princely eBay Profits
[July 29, 2008] Third-party platform inkFrog integrates with eBay to help you list, showcase and manage your sales so you can leap ahead of the competition.

WPA-Enterprise for Small Businesses (Part I)
[July 28, 2008] An introduction to WPA-Enterprise security for small businesses and an overview of the best options for using it to secure a wireless network. [more Web Management]

Does Your Site Need to Add Video?
[July 28, 2008] And, if so, is a video content provider right for you? There are several services around that let you add videos to an established site, but what do you get for your money? And do they create a better user experience? [more Business Software]

Beyond Simple File Sharing: Using Mapped Drives
[July 25, 2008] More advanced sharing techniques are at your fingertips. Learn how to reach out and touch them. [more Web Management]

NetSuite Beefs Up Automation Business Apps
[July 25, 2008] Software upgrades are part of company's ambitious growth plan. [more Business Software]

Review: HP's OfficeJet J6480 All-in-One Printer
[July 24, 2008] This all-around office tool performs reliably as it helps reduce waste and adds a green, ecological tint to your small business. [more Buyers Guide]

Mobile Phone Users Smart on Security
[July 24, 2008] A survey shows that as dependency on mobile devices increases, users know the importance of protecting stored data and network access. [more News & Trends]

Overview: A Crop of Entry-Level Servers
[July 23, 2008] Small businesses have a wider selection of entry-level servers available than ever before. See what's ripe for the picking. [more Buyers Guide]

Business Objects Upgrades With a Focus on SMBs
[July 23, 2008] Crystal Reports Server, Edge 3.0 helps SMBs compete with the big guys. [more Business Software]