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Tips to Solve Windows Cannot Find the Network Path Problem

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:43:12 GMT

If you face Windows cannot find the network path error on your computer's Microsoft windows when try to access shared folder of other computer, then you can take a look on following tips.

Free Public DNS Servers from Google

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:32:42 GMT

Do you know Google also provides two free public DNS servers that you can use on computer to resolve domain name or URL, so that you can do website browsing faster and secure?

Opendns: Safer, Faster and Smarter Free DNS Service

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:24:12 GMT

Are you suffering from the poor DNS service provided by your ISP? Or your ISP's DNS servers are always out of service? Emm.. Let's try Opendns...

Internet Connection Sharing in Microsoft Windows

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:24:43 GMT

You can connect computers in your home network to the internet by using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). The main benefit of this approach is you don't need to buy new router.

Windows 7 Internet connection Sharing (ICS) Host Computer Setup

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:24:37 GMT

As you know we can enable Windows 7 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature on computer in order to share Internet connection with other computers, and so I will explain how to do it here.

How to Configure Router as Switch

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:04:28 GMT

How to configure router as switch? Most likely you will ask this question if you plan to expand you home network, and you have only extra Ethernet router but not switch.

Networking Windows 7 and Windows XP

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:49:56 GMT

Talking about networking Windows 7 and Windows XP, there are several ways you could do it, I will briefly explain here.

Password Protected File Sharing in Windows 7

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:40:57 GMT

If you are not aware, password protected file sharing in Windows 7 is useful to only allow limited users to access shared file/folder after having successful username and password authentication.

Using Network Attached Storage to Store Data Centrally

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:47:43 GMT

Network attached storage is a network device that contains one or more hard disks, which is connected to network in order for you to store music, videos, images...

Using SoftPerfect Network Scanner to Scan Network

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:19:32 GMT

Let's talk about SoftPerfect network scanner, a simple network tool that you can use to quickly scan your home network and look for active computer's shared folders and access to them.

Simple File Sharing in Windows 7

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:14:32 GMT

Simple file sharing in Windows 7 is pretty easy and common to be used to share file/folder with other users that use Windows XP, Vista or 7 in same workgroup.

Using Ping to Troubleshoot Network Problem

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:24:15 GMT

Sometimes if your network connection is down and you can use ping to troubleshoot network problem and then fix it.

Cannot Connect to Wireless Network? Check Here!

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:15:33 GMT

Cannot connect to wireless network? I've analyzed and listed down following tips to help you solving this problem, go ahead to check it out...

Easy Way to Delete Wireless Network Profile in Windows 7

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:52:05 GMT

Looking for info to delete wireless network profile in Windows 7 after connecting to many wireless networks at different locations? Yes, this is the right article.

Windows 7 Network Card Configuration

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:33:46 GMT

Let's talk about Windows 7 network card (network adapter) configuration here, so that you could connect to Ethernet home network with wired connection.

Changing the Network Location Type in Windows 7

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:34:32 GMT

You will be required to select network location type in Windows 7 when you first connects that computer to network, this will automatically set the appropriate firewall and security settings.

Windows 7 Wireless Adapter Configuration

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:25:07 GMT

You can take a look on this Windows 7 wireless adapter configuration article after you have set up your wireless router, so that you can connect Windows 7 computer to wireless network.

How to Connect to Wireless Network in Windows 7

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:03:23 GMT

Let me show you how to connect to wireless network in Windows 7 in this article, its pretty straight forward but slightly different from the way you do in Windows Vista.

Connect 2 Computers Directly Using Crossover Cable

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:43:22 GMT

How are you going to connect 2 computers sometimes for sharing files and printer? What you need are basically 1 crossover cable and 2 network cards.

netsh winsock reset - Resetting Winsock Catalog and Solving Network Problem

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:47:56 GMT

netsh winsock reset is useful command that you can use in Microsoft Windows to reset winsock catalog back to default setting or clean state.

Popular and Common P2P File Sharing Programs

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:23:43 GMT

Looking for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs? Most likely you have heard that the P2P program is commonly used to share movie, video, music and other files on P2P network.

Wireless Network Security

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:00:20 GMT

Here are some tips on wireless network security. Read and implement them in your wireless network. Wireless network security is important, don't overlook it!

Anonymous Free Proxy List

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:48:17 GMT

Check this anomymous free proxy list and make simple configuration on web browser, then you can surf the Internet anonymously.

Anonymous Proxy Server - Surfing the Internet Anonymously

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:02:54 GMT

Here I will show you how to use free anonymous proxy server to do web surfing, so that can hide your computer IP and web surfing behavior.

How to secure a wireless network

Sat, 29 May 2010 05:51:02 GMT

It's not difficult to secure a wireless network or solve wireless security concern! You can always follow the tips below to improve wireless network security.

Simple Methods to Access Shared Files or Printer in Windows 7

Sat, 29 May 2010 03:45:18 GMT

Here are some simple methods to access shared files or printer of other computers on same network in Windows 7, and you can always choose the method which you prefer.

How to find default router password

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:16:18 GMT

How to find default router password? It's simple!

Quick Way to Change Linksys Router Password

Sat, 15 May 2010 08:22:09 GMT

Do you know how to change Linksys router password? If not, keep on reading! Changing the router admin password (especially the default one) will improve the security of your router.

Quick Way to Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP

Sat, 08 May 2010 16:39:51 GMT

Let me show you the quick way to disable simple file sharing in Windows XP Professional, so that you can share file with group or user permission (better security).

How to Disable File Sharing in Windows 7

Sat, 08 May 2010 10:12:08 GMT

Let's talk about how to disable file sharing in Windows 7 here. It's pretty simple! There are two ways to do it, you can disable all file sharing or disable the file sharing on specific file/folder.

Enabling or Disabling Network Discovery in Windows 7

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:40:24 GMT

Network discovery in Windows 7 is the similar feature you can find in Windows Vista, which allows your computer to find and discover other computers and display them in network map.

802.11 Wireless Standard

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:15:09 GMT

Before setting up wireless network, you need to understand 802.11 wireless standard that can be used.

Assigning Computer Name and Workgroup in Windows 7

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:28:10 GMT

Assigning computer name and workgroup in Windows 7 is highly recommended, because it allows other computers to access your computer to access shared file or printer easily by using computer name.

How to Disable IPv6 in Windows 7

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:46:39 GMT

How to disable IPv6 in Windows 7, the feature which is enabled by default? Most of the Windows users might ask this question as this IPv6 feature is not popular yet.

How to Connect to the Internet Automatically by Using DSL Modem

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:52:46 GMT

Plan to have a computer that can connect to the Internet automatically by using DSL modem? If yes, then you should continue your reading.

Quick Way to Configure IP Address and Other Network Information in Windows 7

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:16:47 GMT

Let me show you how to configure IP address and other network information in Windows 7 here. As you know IP address must be configured on computer in order to communicate with other computers.

The Usage of Wireless Repeater

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:31:48 GMT

What is wireless repeater? It's a device usually used to extend wireless coverage in wireless network by repeating the wireless signal generated from wireless router/access point.

Network Icon Explanation in Windows 7

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:13:40 GMT

This is simple network icon explanation in Windows 7 article, and this icon useful to give you visual indication of network connection status of your computer.

Easy File Transfer by Using Live Messenger

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:28:27 GMT

Let's explore on how to do file transfer by using Live Messenger in this article if you have not tried it before. You will then able to chat with your friends and send the photos, document.

Using Surge Protector to Protect Electronic Equipment

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:17:31 GMT

Surge protector is the special power outlet that can protect your electronic devices from sudden power surge or lightning strike.

Checking Network or Wireless Adapter Driver Status in Windows 7

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:33:52 GMT

Hello! You are advised to check network or wireless adapter driver status in Windows 7 after installing the driver.

Connecting 2 Computers Directly by Using Special USB Cable

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:27:59 GMT

Do you think you can use USB cable to connect 2 computers and do file transfer? Most probably you will think about this when you need to transfer files between 2 computers without network adapter.

What is Wireless Bridge

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:15:45 GMT

Wireless bridge is commonly used to connect wireless network to Ethernet network. It's a layer 2 device (Data Link layer) in OSI model...

Starting WLAN AutoConfig Service in Windows 7

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:03:32 GMT

WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in tool in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network, of course you need to have wireless adapter installed on computer.

Homegroup Sharing File Easier in Windows 7

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:02:50 GMT

Would like to give some introduction! Homegroup is new feature in Windows 7 to make file, printer, picture, music, video or other documents sharing easier and faster...

Simple Way to Connect to Wireless Network in Windows XP

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:59:50 GMT

Here is simple way to connect to wireless network in Windows XP using its built-in wireless configuration tool:

Quick Way to Do IP Lookup

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:06:39 GMT

IP lookup (might refer it to trace IP sometimes) is useful to provide you additional information on the user, ISP, country or even detailed location of the IP address.

Easy Way to Locate Wi-Fi Hotspots

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:04:06 GMT

Having problem to locate Wi-Fi hotspots nearby when you need the Internet access especially when you are on business trip or travel oversea?

Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Threats

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:03:27 GMT

You might heard a lot about wi-fi hotspot or you have tried it, but do you know that it's basically not secure to use this kind of service?

Changing the Speed and Duplex Mode of Network Card in Microsoft Windows

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:47:07 GMT

Sometimes you might want to check or change the speed and duplex mode of network card in order to troubleshoot home network access problem, such as slow Internet connection or no connectivity problem.