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Stream webcam video over a home network

Find out how a webcam connected to a home PC can become a security system

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TP-Link TD-W8950ND

Replace your router on the cheap

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  • £30
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  • 18/11/2010
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How can I filter webmail emails?

Select which emails Thunderbird retrieves from your webmail account

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Belkin Surf Wireless Micro USB adapter

A Wifi adapter that's smaller than a £1 coin

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  • £30
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  • 03/11/2010

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How can I find the IP address of my broadband router?

A simple way to access the settings page of a broadband router

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Verbatim 1TB Mediashare

Store and play files over your home network

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  • £160
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  • 25/10/2010
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Draytek Vigor 2110Vn

An odd-looking router with plenty of features, but not for novices

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  • £152
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  • 14/10/2010

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Quarter of wireless networks left unprotected

Survey of six UK cities finds 24% of wireless networks use no encryption

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Buffalo Airstation Nfiniti Highpower WHR-HP-G300N

Wireless networking with a welcome boost

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  • £45
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  • 04/10/2010
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How can I shut down computers remotely?

We explain how to use Windows Remote Desktop Connection and RealVNC to shut down a PC remotely

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Solwise Mediaxtream PL1000

Extra-fast networking over the mains

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  • £45 (£88 for twin pack)
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  • 01/10/2010
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D-Link DHP-307 homeplug adapters

Simple and small power-line network kit

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  • £100
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  • 29/09/2010
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Qnap TS-210

A file server and streaming hub for your home network

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  • £165
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  • 15/09/2010

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