Help, hints and how-to's
Windows 7/Vista/XP
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Block access
to wireless networks using netsh wireless LAN commands
- Time synchronization using the Network Time Protocol
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Vista & XP SP3/SP2 Remote Desktop configuration
recommendations for home users - XP Remote Desktop setup and tips
- How-To Access Multiple Remote Desktop PCs behind a firewall or router
- Remote Assistance for the Home Office LAN
Windows Home Networking help
- Setting up a home network
- Setting up a home wireless network
- Networking computers that are running different versions of Windows including file and printer sharing
- Windows Wireless Networking
- The Cable Guy Windows Networking columns archive
Home PC and Network Security Guidelines
- Microsoft Security
- US-CERT Home Computer Security
- Microsoft password strength test
- General Wireless Security Guidelines
- Online strong WPA2/WPA key generator from Steve Gibson
Secure Shell (SSH) and Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
- Secure Shell (SSH) and Remote Desktop
- How-To Setup a Windows Vista PPTP VPN server
- The Testing Network Paths for Common Types of Traffic article by The Cable Guy and the required Support Tools from Microsoft
Other Links
- Microsoft Answers
