Internet Service Awards | Home Networking Tips
Many homes have more than one computer. There can be some great advantages to connecting those computers through a home network. Whether you are considering setting up a home network for the first time or are looking for tips on improving your home network, there are many sites available. Computer technology information is provided at different levels, depending on your experience. We’ve included sites on this list that span that wide range from the novice to the experienced IT tech.
- WatchingtheNet.com – This site offers a free guide by email of home networking tips. They also offer ongoing tips by email and have plenty of up-to-date articles on their site. They address security issues and connection issues. They also have up to date information regarding Windows 7.
- Komando.com – Kim Komando hosts a popular radio program dealing with living in this digital world. She provides expert advice regarding many topics relating to computing. Her website provides that same excellent advice, and that includes great tips regarding home networks.
- WebTechGeek.com – You’ll find plenty of computing information on this site. The information provided here in regard to home networking begins with what you need to know before you begin, and then follows it up with your networking options. The site deals with both wireless and wired home networks.
- WindowsNetworking.com – This site is an internet provider of Windows networking information for the experienced computer tech, not the novice. If you’re looking for white papers and the latest news from Microsoft, this may be a good site for you. The home networking tips you’ll find here are for those who want to go beyond the basics.
- NetworkTutorials.info – This internet service provides the reader with a full explanation of the components and purposes of establishing a home computer network. It also provides explanations about the different networking options available, wired, wireless and bluetooth. The site also has an IT glossary to help those who might be unfamiliar with some of the terms being used in the articles.
- Tips4PC.com – If you’re not a computer geek, but you do understand some computer basics, this site may provide the type of home networking tips you are looking for. There are articles like 5 common home networking problems and several articles regarding printing on a home network. The site provides plenty of other computer and internet tips that can be useful as well.
- ComputerTips.com – This site provides easy to understand tips on home networking without leaving out any important information. The site provides tips for computing security and printing issues, two common areas of difficulty for the home computer network. It is an excellent resource for home computing needs in many areas.
- Starhub.com – You’ll find basic information on home computer networks and their benefits on this site. You will also find instructions for setting up a network yourself, which includes tips on the type of router to purchase and positioning of the router. The site also provides answers to many common home network concerns.
- Windows.Microsoft.com – The Microsoft website provides information on creating a home network with a computer with Windows 7. The site includes a video tutorial that shows how simple networking has become with this new operating system. If your computers have an older operating system, such as Vista or XP, you can simply search the Microsoft site for instructions relating to creating home networks with those operating systems. You’ll find the same user friendly detail.
- Support.Apple.com – If you are a Mac user, Apple’s support website provides an illustrated tutorial on how to set up a home network with your computer and other peripheral devices. The support page also provides links to other related information, such as how to connect with non-Apple computers and wireless connections.
