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Jun 27, Tips to Solve Windows Cannot Find the Network Path Problem

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:24:20 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.

Jun 26, Wireless Router Configuration

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:06:44 GMT

Now we can start to configure wireless router, and I will use Linksys WRT54G wireless router as an example.

May 16, Password Protected File Sharing in Windows Vista

Sat, 16 May 2009 07:04:57 GMT

You need to implement password protected file sharing in Windows Vista, so that the user will be prompted to enter correct username and password before accessing those shared folder/file...

May 10, Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips

Sun, 10 May 2009 06:56:47 GMT

Wi-Fi Hotspot is dangerous! Don't simply connect to it! Here are some wi-fi hotspot security tips you can apply!

May 10, Printer and File Sharing on Remote Desktop Connection

Sun, 10 May 2009 06:48:26 GMT

If you need to enable printer and file sharing on remote desktop connection, just enable the following simple options on remote desktop client before connecting...

Apr 19, Wireless Network Security

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:54:17 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!

Apr 12, Why My Wireless Network Speed is Slow

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:24:23 GMT

The wireless network speed (throughput) will usually be affected by these factors, so you can do some adjustments to mitigate these issues.

Apr 4, Using KVM Switch to Control Multiple Computers from One Monitor

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:18:20 GMT

KVM switch, a useful small hardware device that is commonly used to control multiple computers from one monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Mar 28, How to Set Up Ad Hoc Wireless Network in Windows Vista

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:37:10 GMT

Do you think setting up ad hoc wireless network in Windows Vista is difficult? No no! It's not difficult.. Check out on how to do it here!

Mar 21, Using Skype Wifi Phone to Make Low Cost Voice Call

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:24:54 GMT

Lets use skype wifi phone over the Internet in order to make low cost voice call around your country or around the world! This is especially easy...

Mar 14, Cannot Connect to Wireless Network? Check Here!

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:17:27 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...

Feb 28, Using Network Attached Storage to Store Data Centrally

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:53:11 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...

Feb 14, Playing with Wake on LAN Feature in SoftPerfect Network Scanner

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:12:17 GMT

I will explain how to play with wake on lan feature (WOL) in SoftPerfect Network Scanner on this article. This WOL is built-in feature of this network tool!

Feb 7, Quick Way to Monitor Shared Folders in Windows Vista

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:13:44 GMT

Just discovered a simple tool to monitor shared folders in Windows Vista! It's called shared folders snap-in and can be used to...

Feb 1, Beware of Dangers on Internet

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:17:15 GMT

Do you know there are many dangers on Internet? I think majority of us know about this. If you don't be careful...

Feb 1, Useful Internet Safety Tips

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:10:04 GMT

Here I list down some useful Internet safety tips, so that you can use Internet with safety in mind.

Jan 11, Using SoftPerfect Network Scanner to Scan Network

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:27:10 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.

Jan 4, Quick Network Status Icon Explanation in Windows Vista

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:16:08 GMT

Here is simple explanation on network status icon in Windows Vista which is shown in taskbar area.

Jan 3, Tips to Solve Access Local Only Problem in Windows Vista

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:51 GMT

If you face access local only problem in Windows Vista and fail to access Internet or other networking devices on home network, you can try following tips, maybe can help you.

Jan 2, Is MAC address filtering really useful

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:27 GMT

As you know MAC Address filtering can be configured on wireless router or access point to filter and allow only wireless adapters with MAC address in allowed list to join wireless network.

Jan 1, What is the difference between half and full duplex mode in Ethernet

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:29:48 GMT

As you know we can set half or full duplex mode on network card, switch port or other networking devices, but what is the difference between these two modes?

Jan 1, Changing the Speed and Duplex Mode of Network Card in Microsoft Windows

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:15:47 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.

Dec 21, Using Windows Easy Transfer to Migrate to Windows Vista Easily

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:00:05 GMT

Windows Easy Transfer! This is a useful and simple tool that you can use to migrate Windows 2000, XP, or Vista computer to new computer running Windows Vista.

Dec 12, What is the usage of ipconfig command

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:02:08 GMT

I had a friend asking me about ipconfig command usage in Microsoft Windows yesterday, so I feel that it might be good to briefly explain here.

Dec 7, Simple Way to Disable IPv6 in Windows Vista

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:21:56 GMT

Do you know how to disable IPv6 in Windows Vista? Do you know it's enabled by default? It's pretty simple actually! As I know some might even want to uninstall IPv6...

Nov 30, Beware of Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:48:48 GMT

Let's learn more about Bluetooth security! They're Bluejacking and bluesnarfing that appear due to security flaws on Bluetooth technology!

Nov 29, Msg - Net Send Command in Windows Vista

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:47:51 GMT

Looking for net send command in Windows Vista? Too bad! This command is longer available in Windows Vista, however you can use msg command as replacement ...

Nov 22, Net Send Message Sending Easily in Windows XP

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:55:05 GMT

Do you know you can use net send command in Windows XP to send message to other computer on the network easily?

Nov 9, Enabling Bluetooth Security in Microsoft Windows

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:12:26 GMT

Let's enforce Bluetooth security in Microsoft Windows to safeguard your computer!

Oct 25, Using Bluetooth Technology to Connect Laptop and Cell Phone

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:54:33 GMT

Let's explore how to use Bluetooth technology to transfer wallpaper and screensaver from laptop to cell phone in this article. Here is the simple requirement: you need a cell phone and laptop...

Oct 5, USB PC card adapter, USB PCI card, USB Hub - Adding USB Ports on Laptop or PC

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:40:13 GMT

How to add USB ports on laptop or PC? It's irritating sometimes when there is no USB port or faulty USB port .

Oct 2, netsh winsock reset - Resetting Winsock Catalog and Solving Network Problem

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:24:39 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.

Oct 1, Easy File Transfer by Using Live Messenger

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:08:34 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.

Sep 28, Connecting 2 Computers Directly by Using Special USB Cable

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:25:45 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.

Sep 26, Quick Tip to use Remote Assistance via Live Messenger to Get Help

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:57:58 GMT

Here I will show you a quick way to use Remote Assistance via Live Messenger to get help from your good friend that you used to chat with, so that he/she can remotely view and control your computer...

Sep 18, TEK911 Ip Config Tool - Ipconfig Command on Graphical User Interface

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:36:43 GMT

Just discovered this simple and useful TEK911 Ip Config tool that displays ipconfig output (IP, netmask, gateway, DNS, etc) on graphical user interface. You can take a look!

Sep 14, How to solve limited or no connectivity problem

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:55:11 GMT

If your network card (wired or wireless) shows limited or no connectivity message, and you have connected your computer to the network, this usually means your computer fails to...

Sep 14, How Does Bluetooth Work

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:43:39 GMT

How does Bluetooth work? Well! Bluetooth is the wireless technology that you can use to establish ad-hoc connection between mobile devices.

Sep 7, What is the difference between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:15:45 GMT

Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are wireless technologies that transmit data by using radio signal, the main difference between these two...

Sep 1, Easy Way to Locate Wi-Fi Hotspots

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:04:53 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?

Aug 30, What is the usage of WiFi hotspot

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:24:55 GMT

A WiFi hotspot (public hotspot) is normally referred to the public area that offers Wi-Fi or wireless access by using the wireless access point...

Aug 26, What is 192.168.2.1

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:36:26 GMT

192.168.2.1 is common factory default IP for router, access point or other network devices which are manufactured by ...

Jul 20, Anonymous Free Proxy List

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:15:13 GMT

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

Jul 20, What is 192.168.0.1 IP address

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:53:39 GMT

192.168.0.1 is a gateway IP address after you have enabled Internet Connection Sharing to share Internet connection. It's also...

Jul 20, What is 192.168.1.1 IP address

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:44:19 GMT

192.168.1.1 is common factory default IP for router, access point or other network devices which are manufactured by Linksys, Netgear or other manufacturers. It's also...

Jul 20, Quick Tips to Solve Network Cable is Unplugged Issue

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:57:17 GMT

If you see network cable is unplugged error after having a network connection between your computers network card and router/switch, then you can try following tips to solve the issue.

Jul 13, Anonymous Proxy Server - Surfing the Internet Anonymously

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:03:34 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.

Jul 13, How does proxy server work

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:41:09 GMT

Proxy server works as intermediate server to send the requests (http,ssl,ftp,etc) to other servers on Internet on behalf of other computers, so that can hide the identity of actual requester.

Jul 10, What is WiMAX

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:53:42 GMT

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is the wireless technology based on 802.16 standard...

Jul 9, What is wireless Internet access

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:21:35 GMT

Wireless Internet access usually means you can access to Internet by connecting your computer to public hospots or wireless network that links to Internet with DSL/Cable broadband service.