Straight vs. crossover network cabling

The Difference Between Straight and Crossover Ethernet Cables

Ethernet cables, or as many people call them networks cables are used for data transmission between devices on a network. They consist of a cable with 4 pairs of wires connected by… Read More
Get a new IP address for your computer in Windows

Fix Windows Network Errors: Release & Renew IP Address

If your Windows computer is suddenly showing a yellow warning triangle over your Wi-Fi icon, telling you there is an “IP Address Conflict,” or saying “Connected, no internet,” you are likely dealing… Read More
Microsoft PortQryUI

Using Microsoft PortQryUI (Port Query)To Test For Open Ports

Ports are used in the computing world to tell a program or service where to go for its communications. There are different port numbers assigned to various services. These ports allow applications… Read More
Protect Your Laptop on Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

How to Protect Your Laptop on Public 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
Connect to a remote computer with Remote Desktop

How to Use Windows Remote Desktop Connection (Windows 10 & 11)

Whether you are working from home and need to access your office PC, or you simply want to manage a desktop in another room, knowing how to connect to another computer is… Read More
Error messages when trying to ping another computer

How to Fix Common Ping Error Messages in Windows

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 resources on the network

How to Access Shared Network Resources in Windows

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

How to Use Windows Network and Sharing Center and Settings

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
Distributed Denial of Service diagram

The 6 Most Common Types of DDoS Attacks

Every year new types of DDoS attacks are identified. As with all internet security threats, DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks continually evolve and certain methods become more popular than others. There… Read More
Find Your IP Address using the IPconfig command from a command prompt

Find Your Local and Public IP Address in Windows

Whenever you call technical support for an internet outage, or you try to set up a shared printer in your office, the very first question you will be asked is: “What is… Read More
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