4 security risks you might not know exist
Think your network is secure? Several commonplace items and devices, including wireless keyboards and printers, could be posing a security risk.
What’s New in Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607)
In this article I discuss some of the new features and changes in the latest update of Windows 10 (aka Anniversary Update).
Windows Apps for Database and Server Administrators
The Universal Windows Platform (UWP) in Windows 8 and later has a long way to go before most see it as truly useful. Many developers still have to add the platform to their list of supported OSs and many of the Windows apps in the Microsoft Store are still pretty basic in functionality. However, here I share a couple apps you might find useful when working with databases or servers.
6 free IT services to proactively help your family and friends
Tired of being IT support for all your family and friends? Though an automated computer repair bot might be what you’re wishing for to help Grandma or Dad with their tech issues, these free IT services and tools still require …
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5 WiFi security mistakes to avoid
Since WiFi is a wireless technology, intrusion attempts are much easier. Here are five security mistakes you should avoid when deploying WiFi networks.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Issues
Here I share some insight and tips that might help the next time you deal with a flaky wireless access point (AP) or connectivity issues with a wireless client. I break up the troubleshooting into a few sections, based upon the most common situations.
Finding Network Settings in Windows 10
Microsoft has made many major changes to the GUI of Windows in the past couple of releases. This includes the network settings and connection details as well. Thus here I share how to access many of the common network settings and features in Windows 10. You’ll find them mixed between the good old Network and Sharing Center and the new Settings app.
Password Recovery Tools for Windows
Here I look at recovery tools for Windows account passwords, passwords saved by web browsers, email clients, and those saved for Wi-Fi networks. I’ll also discuss capturing or sniffing passwords from network traffic as well.
What’s New in Windows 10 Version 1511
The first major update to Windows 10 was released on November 12, 2015. Officially, it’s called Windows 10 Version 1511, but it is also referred to as the Windows 10 November Update. Here I’ll introduce many of the new features and functionality and discuss some concerns along the way.
Discovering the Microsoft Edge Browser in Windows 10
Here we discuss the new web browser introduced in Windows 10, called Microsoft Edge. We’ll look at the new features, differences from Internet Explorer, and a few tips and tricks.