Launch the System File Checker Program Scan and Fix Windows Scanning and fixing Windows System files will improve the function and speed of your computer. The Windows system consists of a group of program files that work together to run your computer. All activities, including applications (like word processors, email, Internet browsers), are controlled by these […]
What You Can Do to Make a Windows PC Faster Over time, the speed of computers with Microsoft Windows can decrease. This appears as the system taking more time to respond to a user’s actions like opening files, folders, surfing the Internet and other tasks. However, there are things you can do to speed up your […]
Wireless connection problems can be incredibly frustrating, especially when they happen at the worst possible time (like when you need to send an email to meet a deadline and are working on the road with no access to tech support). But don’t worry, wi-fi problems can often be fixed rather easily. The most common types […]
Being able to connect to a wireless network or wi-fi hotspot is fundamental for mobile work and play. The directions in the wi-fi tutorial below will help you set up your laptop so you can connect to a network wirelessly for Internet access or to share files with other computers on the network. Here are […]
Setting up a wireless network entails only a few simple steps. Follow the instructions below to set up the router, configure it for strong wireless security, and connect your computers and portable devices to the network for wire-free browsing.Note: if your wireless router and other devices are capable of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can […]
Very often, especially when traveling, you may find yourself with one wired Ethernet connection for Internet access (or one 3G cellular data modem), but multiple devices that you want to be able to go online. Using the built-in Internet Connection Sharing feature on Windows computers, you can share that single Internet access with any device […]
The Windows Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) exists on many Windows XP computers. However, when running, ICF can interfere with Internet connection sharing through a home network router. If such a conflict arises on your Windows XP computer, you might find that it cannot connect to the Internet through the router. Follow these instructions to disable […]
A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access. Network firewalls may be hardware devices, software programs, or a combination of the two. Network firewalls guard an internal computer network (home, school, business intranet) against malicious access from the outside. Network firewalls may also be configured to limit access to the outside from internal […]
A broadband router combines the features of a traditional network switch, a firewall, and a DHCP server. Broadband routers are designed for convenience in setting up home networks, particularly for homes with high-speed cable modem or DSL Internet service. A broadband router supports file sharing, Internet connection sharing, and home LAN gaming. A broadband router […]
Definition: Wireless access points(APs or WAPs) are specially configured nodes on wireless local area networks (WLANs). Access points act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals. Access points used in home or small business networks are generally small, dedicated hardware devices featuring a built-in network adapter, antenna, and radio transmitter. Access points […]