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If your household harbors more than one computer, you've probably wondered about home networking. Maybe you've gone so far as to start setting up a network and given up in frustration. Well, now you can relax. Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies has come to the rescue!A network will make your life easier, and Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes it easier to create one. It shows you how to choose the right hardware, add user accounts, get different operating systems to work together, secure your network, exchange files, add wireless devices, and even use Wi-Fi out in public. Seven individual, self-contained minibooks cover:What a network will do for you, including a low-tech explanation of how it worksChoosing...

It's time we cleared the air about ham radio. If you think of it as staticky transmissions sent by people in the middle of nowhere, think again. Today's ham radio goes beyond wireless to extreme wireless, Operators transmit data and pictures, use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters, and travel to places high and low to make contact. In an emergency or natural disaster, ham radio can replace downed traditional communication and save lives. Whether you're just getting turned on to ham radio or already have your license, Ham Radio for Dummies helps you with the terminology, the technology and the talknology. You discover how to:Decipher the jargon and speak the languageBuy or upgrade your equipment, including the all-important antennasBuild ...

Modify gameplay, add textures, and integrate amazing effectsDevelop intense environments, then share your design with players onlineHow cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. You'll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place high-tech military equipment, and modify your levels for smoother play.All this on the bonus CD-ROMSamples from the bookA video walk-through of your first modAdobe(r) Photoshop(r) CS2 tryout versionNormalMapGenerator and Compressonator by ATI Technologies, Inc.Packrat version 0.95 for Half-Life 2 and Adobe Photoshop Normal Map and DDS Authoring PluginsFor details and complete system requir...

Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses"Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional."--Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) ProgramWireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor.Discover how to:Perform ethical hacks without compromising a systemCombat denial of service and WEP attacksUnderstand how invaders thinkRecognize the effects of different hacksProtect against war drive...

While you're reading this, a hacker could be prying and spying his way into your company's IT systems, sabotaging your operations, stealing confidential information, shutting down your Web site, or wreaking havoc in other diabolical ways. Hackers For Dummies helps you hack into a hacker's mindset and take security precautions to help you avoid a hack attack. It outlines computer hacker tricks and techniques you can use to assess the security of your own information systems, find security vulnerabilities, and fix them before malicious and criminal hackers can exploit them. It covers:Hacking methodology and researching public information to see what a hacker can quickly learn about your operationsSocial engineering (how hackers manipulate employees to ...