EMCO Ping Monitor

As you may or may not know, the PING utility is a useful tool when it comes to troubleshooting IP network connectivity issues. PING is used to send packets of information from… Read More

Accessing an FTP Site Through Internet Explorer

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used to transfer files from computer to computer over the internet or over a network. It’s part of the TCP/IP protocol suite and has been… Read More

Broadband Internet Options Explained

In today’s global economy, continuous and reliable access to company information is of the utmost importance.  Not being able to access data on your servers quickly enough, or at all, is a… Read More

OpenVPN vs. PPTP

What is PPTP? The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is method of connecting private networks. It provides access to a server over a secure connection via the internet for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).… Read More

Group Scopes for Windows Server

Unlike group types, which are fairly simple to understand, group scopes can be frustrating to those new to working with Windows Server and Active Directory. The scope of the group identifies the… Read More

802.11N Wireless Networking Standard

Wireless networking standards are put in place to make sure that networking equipment manufacturers build networking products that are compatible with other devices so we can use different brands of equipment together… Read More

Protect a Laptop and Your Information in Wi-Fi Hotspots

Wi-Fi hotspots offer a wonderful solution to those on the move; these hotspots help people to stay connected to the net while they are away from their homes or offices. At the… Read More

5 Great Conferences for IT Professionals in 2012

There’s no better place to network and get a taste of the cutting edge than at an industry conference. Whether you’re looking for new contacts, searching out the next technology that can… Read More

WEP vs. WPA Wireless Security

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was originally intended to give you the same or similar level of security as on a wired network but it turns out that it does not. WEP works… Read More

NTFS Permissions

File and folder permissions are used in Windows to secure data and prevent unauthorized access to that data by people who are not supposed to have access to it. Other operating systems… Read More
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