Computers aren't just for Web browsing and word processing anymore. Whether it's a laptop or a desktop, your home computer is the hub of your digital world. Gather and organize digital music and movies, type up reports and papers, access millions of Web sites – all from one centralized device. Toss in home networking, be it wireless or wired, and you can harness the power of multiple computers from anywhere in your home.
Start with a home networking tutorial, then read about options such as Linux, Wi-Fi options, and turbocharging your wireless networking system. Our computer reviews, home electronics product updates, guides to PC security, and advice about home computing components will make it easy for you to create and maintain your digital "nerve center."
This page is your one-stop computer network guide, including links to the best home network troubleshooting sites on the Web. We'll help you integrate all your home electronics – digital entertainment (including home theater), computer network, and home control systems.
Home Networking
Hook Up Your Own Computer Network Learn the ins and outs of assembling a home network.
Wireless Speed Racer Got a need for speed? We're taking your wireless network up a notch.
Home Office
All About Linux It's free, open and ready to run on your machine-what you should know about Linux.
Tech School Supplies Get ready for teachers, books, and dirty looks—unless you stock up with these 12 essential school supplies.
Window to HD Windows Media 9 packs new power into your existing computer.
PC at Home
Make a Monster PC Don't bow down to what manufacturers want you to have—put together your own PC.
Prevent a PC Meltdown Computers are plagued with problems, but you can get a jump on common issues and solutions.
Choosing a Computer Monitor Gaming? Web surfing? Workspace? A monitor might not fit every application; what to look for before you buy.
News & Technology
Comcast Gets Connected The cable giant has launched its own home networking service.
eBay Announces Recycling Program Instead of buying more junk, do something useful with it.
Editor's Links
Recommended sites from the TechLiving staff
HomeNetHelp Confused about your home network? Get your help here.
Practically Networked Practically everything you need for the how-to crowd.
About.com: Computer Networking All about wired and wireless networking.
Make sure to revisit our Home Computing page for updated information about wireless networking, PC security, computer reviews, and many more computer network solutions.
Home Computing Archives
- A Not-So Best Buy (news)
- They may have us on a technicality. After all, it's called Best Buy, not Best Shopping Experience.
- Wi-Fi is #1 in Networking (news)
- We said to cut the cords, and people are actually doing it...
- eBay Announces Recycling Program (news)
- Instead of buying more junk, do something useful with it.
- Assemble a Computer From Scratch
- Don’t bow down to what manufacturers want you to have—put together your own PC.
- How to Identify and Remove Spyware From Your Computer
- Spyware may be hiding on your computer: What it is and why you should care.
- Windows Media 9 Adds Digital Rights Management
- Windows Media 9 packs new power into your existing computer.
- Everything You Need to Know About Linux
- It's free, open and ready to run on your machine-what you should know about Linux.
- How To Buy A New Computer Monitor
- Gaming? Web surfing? Workspace? A monitor might not fit every application; what to look for before you buy.
- Fingerprints May Soon Replace Passwords For Computer Security
- Mission: Impossible may be coming to your PC. We crack the code of fingerprint biometrics.
- Troubleshooting Common Home Computer Problems
- Computers are plagued with problems, but you can get a jump on common issues and solutions.
- Twelve Essential School Supplies for the Techie
- Get ready for teachers, books, and dirty looks—unless you stock up with these 12 essential school supplies.
- How To Hook Up Your First Computer Network
- Learn the ins and outs of assembling a home network.
- Comcast Launches Home Networking Service
- The cable giant has launched its own home networking service.
- Waste Management
- What to do with your your old computer.
- How to tweak your wireless networking speed
- Got a need for speed? We’re taking your wireless network up a notch.
Make sure to revisit our Home Computing page for updated information about wireless networking, PC security, computer reviews, and many more computer network solutions.