Mark Edward Soper

A security consultant from the other 'land down under' has released a tool that makes FireWire (IEEE-1394) ports on your Windows PC a big security risk. Here's how the attack works - and how to stop it, too.

Although Windows Update showers your system with updates, you may have to wait for the updates you need most. Why wait? Learn how to find and get the updates you need - now.

Still have CRTs, parallel-port printers, PS/2 mice and keyboards, and USB 1.1 stuff cluttering up your office? Here's some advice to help you decide when it's time to part with the old and make way for the new.

Whether you're a casual snapshooter or a professional photographer, you'll probably be in the market for flash memory cards sooner or later. Learn how to choose wisely from a deluge of sizes and models.

Whether you're a casual snapshooter or an aspiring professional, your digital camera has better things to do than double as a picture transfer device. Discover your best options.

Need a new mouse? Don't worry about categories like "desktop" and "portable" - instead, find out what features are really the most important.

Looking for a faster way to back up your desktop and mobile PCs? Want to exploit those extra SATA host adapters on your motherboard? Follow these tips to make moving to eSATA a painless process.

Users who want the 'latest, greatest' wireless network are flocking to 802.11n hardware, but disappointment can await if you don't check specifications and performance carefully.

Whether you're searching for more USB ports, digital audio, better video output, or an easy way to connect to all your office gizmos with a single connection, your laptop's expansion port or extra USB port makes it easy.

Whether you run Windows XP, Windows Vista, MacOS, or Linux, memory (RAM) maximizes your system performance. Follow our four rules to get the most for your money.

Widescreen displays are all the rage, but some onboard video and graphics cards aren't up to the task of supporting some sizes. Here's how to make sure you get full benefit from your new display.

Short of USB ports? Discover the best ways to add more ports without sacrificing performance or compatibility.