June 2005
Posted 06/28/05 at 09:51:00 AM | by Maximum PC
Build the Ultimate Digital Dream House!
Want the speed of a wired network along with the convenience of wireless? Maximum PC shows you how to get the best of both worlds in our step-by-step guide to wiring your home for an ultra-fast wired network that meshes seamlessly with wireless access. Plus, we show you how to make the most of your “supernet” by building a bit-sucking media machine capable of encoding your favorite TV shows from your cable or satellite signal and sending them to every room in your house!
What’s in Store for Dual Core?
With the megahertz race pretty much over, dual- and multicore computing will soon be the essential foundation for a power user’s rig. We beat the hard facts out of Intel and AMD, and we’ll tell you about their plans to revolutionize consumer computing with dual-core desktops (they’re coming sooner than you think!).
Encrypt Your Disk-on-Key
Your shiny new 2GB thumb drive is a kick-ass way to carry your data from work to home, but what happens if you lose the drive? You can avoid becoming the next Paris Hilton by encrypting the data stored on your portable drives with simple—and secure—encryption utilities that work on every PC. We’ll show you how!









