Remote Desktop client

Using Windows Remote Desktop Connection

Now that many people have multiple computers at home and at the office they are realizing how handy it is to be able to connect to other computers on the network or… Read More
Command prompt ping

Ping Error Messages

PING (Packet Internet Groper) is a program used to test whether a particular network host is online by sending an ICMP (Internet control message protocol) echo request and waiting for a response.… Read More
Accessing Shared Network Resources

Accessing Shared Network Resources

Check out this updated article on how to connect to shared files and folders on the network. Shares are used to share information over a network between computers and other networked devices.… Read More
Windows Network and Sharing Center

Windows Network and Sharing Center

The term networking may scare many novice computer users but these days networking has a more widespread meaning. 10 years ago it meant complicated messes of routers, switches and cabling which it… Read More
The 6 Most Common Types of DDoS Attacks

The 6 Most Common Types of DDoS Attacks

Every year new types of DDoS attacks are identified. As with all internet security threats, DDoS attacks continually evolve and certain methods become more popular than others. There are a variety of… Read More
How To Find Your IP Address

How To Find Your IP Address

IP addresses are used with TCP/IP networks to allow communication between different networked devices such as computers and printers. It’s also required to be able to communicate on the Internet. Each device… Read More
Windows Wireless Connection Management

Windows Wireless Connection Management

Many people use wireless routers at home these days to get their internet connection on portable devices like laptops so they don’t have to be plugged in with a cable into their… Read More
The Differences Between POP3 and IMAP E-mail

The Differences Between POP3 and IMAP E-mail

Almost everyone with a computer and internet access has at least one email address, often more. How you access your email depends on the method you choose. Some people use webmail services… Read More
Wireless router

Setting Up a Cable/DSL Router With Wireless

With today’s high speed internet access its imperative that you protect yourself from the outside world. One of the best ways to do this is to install a broadband router or firewall… Read More
Fix broadband problems

4 Tips for Avoiding and Solving Broadband Problems

Since broadband offers instant access to email, work, video chats and online data storage sites, people are becoming increasingly reliant on its presence in their lives. As a result, it can be… Read More
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