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Welcome to the PC Mag Buying Guide newsletter.

This week: Everything you need to know about networking!

Home Networking 101
The Best Dual-Band Routers
The Top Office Switches
Bargain Hunt: Network-Attached Storage



Home Networking 101
Not too long ago, the idea of a networked home seemed pretty far-fetched, intimidating, and, well, downright nerdy. Today, though, with so much reliable and affordable networking hardware, it seems silly not to have a home network. Having one lets you control what the kids are doing on the Web, share data and multimedia files across all your computers, and automate backups for all those computers. Follow these five easy steps to get started.



The Best Dual-Band Routers
More and more new routers can run wireless-n traffic in either the 2.4- or the 5-GHz band. These are known as dual-band routers, and if you're looking for optimal 802.11n performance, they're the way to go. Check out these four recent PC Mag reviews to guide you through picking the right router.



The Top Office Switches
Even small businesses need a network backbone, and that means switches. But there's more to these unsung network workhorses than a bunch of ports. (Not to mention enormous price differences ranging from 50 bucks to five grand.) How do you choose? The answers lie in knowing which features you need, today and down the road. Use our guide to get started.



Bargain Hunt: Network-Attached Storage
There are plenty or reasons to want a network-attached storage (NAS) device in your home or office. For starters, a NAS simplifies sharing anything from music to work documents over your existing network, and makes backing up your data easier as well. The one drawback, though, is the high cost of many NAS devices. That's not a problem with these three, all of which come with plenty of memory and low sticker prices.

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More Networking Reviews:

MediaGate MG-450HD
This MediaGate living-room media extender contains some minor improvements over the original and comes at a slightly lower price.

Netgear ProSafe GS724TS
Small business owners looking for a switch to handle basic networking needs at an affordable price will find what they need with this product.

For more networking reviews, news, guides, expert advice, and alerts, visit our product guide.






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