http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/articles Latest articles, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172326 Windows 7 is packed with features that make home networking easier and more fun than before. Here's how to get started with file sharing, media streaming, and more. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172268 For home, the office, or in between, here's how to set up a network with Windows 7. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/173129 Get faster file transfers, smoother video streaming, and better network gaming with the fastest PC networking tools. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/172191 The Xobni Outlook plug-in uses social networking for powerful contact management. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:27:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/297 Say yours please and thank-yous. Ladies first.The fork goes on the left side of the plate.The rules of manners and etiquette in everyday life are well established, and for most of us, ingrained since childhood. But when when BlackBerrys, iPods and laptops enter the equation, things get a little foggier. And everyone has seen some folks who could use a gentle prod in the right direction: the idiot yammering on his cellphone in a five-star restaurant, the guy on the subway with his headphones around the neck cranked to max, or the oblivious girl gazing into her...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/169418 5050Biz merges online conferencing tools with profiles designed to help meet and maintain contacts, potentially saving you hassle and money. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:55:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/feature/123 Serving as a window to your online world, the web browser has become one of -- if not -- the most important pieces of computer software used on a daily basis.Not only are browsers used to access websites for information and e-commerce, but for many, it's a conduit to entertainment (such as streaming videos or online games), communication (including web mail sites) and social networking with friends (be it Facebook, MySpace and Twitter).At this point in time, there are five major browsers to choose from: Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox, Apple's Safari, Google's Chrome and the self-titled browser from Opera...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/166605 Need a good restaurant recommendation right now? Here are ways you can use Twitter, Facebook, and other social media on the go. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/167061 As a social networking tool, Twitter is even more open than Facebook--which is all the more reason to employ what safeguards you can on its network. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/259 If you’re like many, hours of every day are devoted to surfing the pages of top-ranked social network Facebook. However, checking friends’ and foes’ status updates can only provide so many hours of entertainment. So how to amuse yourself in-between checking for new photos, quizzes and other bite-sized distractions? Thankfully, that’s where apps, or “applications” – pint-sized software programs and utilities accessible through Facebook that run right in your Web browser and are devoted to everything from fun to education and productivity – come in. Here are 10 of our favorite selections:Social Networking:...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Tue, 26 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/163429 We've worked long and hard to come up with the best tips and tricks for your PCs, smartphones, cameras, game controllers, music players, and the Web. Let's start with PC, laptop, and networking tips. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/163575 Lost in the social networking jungle? These programs can help guide you through. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:47:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/feature/99 IntroductionLong before it became the commercialized mass information and entertainment juggernaut it is today, long before it was accessible to the general public, and certainly many years before Al Gore claimed he "took the initiative in creating" it, the Internet – and its predecessors – were a focal point for social interactivity. Granted, computer networking was initially envisioned in the heyday of The Beatles as a military-centric command and control scheme. But as it expanded beyond just a privileged few hubs and nodes, so too did the idea that connected computers might also make a great forum for discussing mutual topics of interest, and perhaps even meeting or renewing acqu...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/157768 Use online networking to reach and grow your audience Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:13:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/156073 Among several free (and paid) options, LogMeIn remotely drives a network PC with little hassle. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:49:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/152984 Powerful photo networking services let you share shots to anyone, from anywhere, even while you're still on vacation. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/152964 If your employees use a collection of Macs and PCs running OS X, Windows, and Linux, don't worry: These three operating systems can communicate on a single network. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/137 Got an Xbox 360? Use it to connect all the video, photos, and music on your home network and view them on your TV. In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to set up a UPnP sever on any Windows or Mac computer so the Xbox can access it, and then how to connect and browse your media. That way, when friends come over with their laptops, they can connect to your network and play their digital media too.To prepare, make sure your Xbox 360 is connected to your network either by Ethernet cable or by using the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter. From the Xbox's main menu, go to the Media tab and sign into your user account by selecting the Sign In button at the top. WINDOWS XP/VISTA...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/130 My digital media was scattered among various drives, computers, and discs. I wanted seamless central control over all of it, so I decided to use my Sony PlayStation 3 as a media hub, with my 40-inch Samsung HDTV as a monitor. Now I can view or listen to all my photos, videos, and music via my TV screen, no matter where they are. Here’s a guide to building a digital media command center in your living room. LEVEL 1: Connect to your home networkIn the PS3's main menu, navigate to Settings - Network Settings - Internet Connection, press X on your SixAxis controller and select Enabled. Then go to Internet Connection Settings (also under Network Settings), and select your network name (SS... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/125779 Small office and home networks make simple work of printer and file sharing, internet phone calls, and streaming media. But getting the right products can be confusing. We'll show you how to get the most for the money. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/guide/127 It’s been barely the blink of an eye since the idea of actually downloading video to your PC or phone seemed like something straight out of a science fiction film. But given the meteoric increase in overall broadband adoption, skyrocketing download speeds and the realization, courtesy of peer-to-peer networking services, that people really do want to download footage anywhere on the go, well… It’s obvious that the rise of video download services was all but inevitable.At the moment, video download services currently stand where music download counterparts stood two or three years ago. Which is, essentially, to say they’re on the cusp of a big leap forward, yet still waiting for that extra something to ma... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/146840 Share huge files, explore the universe, eject USB devices fast, and watch a hilarious video parody of video games and prostitution. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/146582 A nifty free Wi-Fi hotspot tool, a real-life GPS gadget review, and a scary-looking "motorcycle." Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:45:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/4660-10165_7-6874497.html?part=ecoustics-cnet&part=ecoustics-cnet&subj=video Wireless networking might be all the rage, but if you're looking for the most reliable network possible, try a wired network. Randall Bennett shows us the basics. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/145314 Phones are off the radar for most hackers today. But Google's Android OS and the iPhone could make them more of a target. Mon, 05 May 2008 01:00:00 -0400