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Category Archives: Internet
Review – GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) Mini Smart Router
Do you travel? Want extra protection of taking a router with a firewall with you when you are on the road? Want the flexibility of OpenWRT? The GL iNet GL-MT300N-V2 mini smart router is loaded with a ton of features. … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Hardware, Internet, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Technology, Wireless
Tagged GL-iNet routers, openwrt, portable router, router review, Routers, Wireless
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How can I improve my internet performance with DNS information in my router?
There are dozens of tips on the web from MTU size to tweaking network card or wireless router alternate firmware. What isn’t covered a lot is DNS queries. DNS or Domain Name Services is used when you type the … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computer hardware, Computers, Home Networking, Internet, Linux, network, Networking, Windows
Tagged internet settings, Internet speed, router settings, wireless settings
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A Search Engine that shows devices on the web
Secure your devices. Bottom-line, there are malicious users on the web that can find your device (webcams, IP cameras, routers, SCADA and other devices). Change the default passwords and update software/firmware when it is available. Disable UPNP and look for … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computer hardware, Computer Security, Education, Hacking, Home Networking, Information Technology, Internet, Law, network, Networking, Technology
Tagged apple, Computers, hackers, Hacking, Information Technology, internet security, Linux, network, Routers, SCADA security, Technology, traffic cameras, Windows
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One in four wireless networks are still unsecure
Annually our class studies wireless technology and its implementation into homes and industry. Surveys are conducted to analyze security used, transmit power and geographic location of wireless technology. According to Wigle.net, Security has improved over past years. Home users … Continue reading
Are your IoT devices visible from the internet?
BullGuard has a scanner that quickly scans your public IP address and ‘sees’ if your network has open ports that could pose a threat to you or even the internet. Here’s the link to see if you have something that … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Computer Security, Computers, Education, Hacking, Hardware, higher ed, higher education, Information Technology, Internet, Internet of Things, internet security;, IoT, Linux, Mac, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Technology
Tagged Internet of Things, IoT, IoT Security, IT security, Network Security, Security
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The Virtual Computer Tour
Ever wanted to visit the inside of your computer but you were too scared? Link This virtual computer tour not only takes you through your computer, but gives you a small video on what the inner workings do. Go check … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Education, Internet, Technology
Tagged Computer, computer hardware, microsoft xp, PC, Technology
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Chrome stuck on waiting for cache
Have you seen Chrome stall on loading cache? Try this if emptying cache from Chrome or running cleaners doesn’t work- First open a command prompt Type ipconfig /flushdns Then manually open the following path (make sure Chrome is closed). You … Continue reading
Posted in Internet, troubleshooting, Windows
Tagged chrome, Chrome cache, Chrome Troubleshooting
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Configuring WDS to extend your wireless network
Want to extend your network and make it more reliable and robust? Note: IP addresses and MAC addresses in this demo are in a controlled lab environment Here’s what you will need – Two routers with the same firmware Preferably … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computer hardware, Computers, Education, freeware, Home Networking, Information Technology, Internet, Linux, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Software, Windows, Wireless
Tagged apple, extend wireless, home networking, increase home wireless, Linux, tomato firmware, WDS Configuration, Windows, wireless networking, Wireless WDS
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Wi-fi takes a long time to find network after computer sleeps
After your computer goes to sleep, do you notice it takes a long time to connect to your wireless router? There can be several reasons for this. Here are some tips~ Power management on the adapter is enabled Disable in … Continue reading
An introduction to Big Data – RackSpace’s CloudU MOOC
Several years ago we introduced you to CloudU. A perfect introduction to how the ‘cloud’ works. CloudU by RackSpace now has a MOOC (Mass Open Online Course) that introduces you to Big Data. According to Wikipedia, Big Data is a … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computers, Education, Industry, Internet, Linux, Manufacturing, Medical, network, Networking, Technology, Windows
Tagged Ben Kepes, Big Data CloudU, CloudU, Learn Big Data, RackSpace, Rackspace CloudU
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IP and Domain information in Chrome
Want to find information about a website or find information on an IP address you found in your security logs? Use Chrome’s add on IP Address and Domain information to find information you need to track or block an IP address. … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Information Technology, Internet, Software, Windows
Tagged Chrome addon, Chrome IP information, find a domian, IP address info
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Did you now Chrome has net internals and SPDY?
Did you know that Chrome has SPDY? SPDY is basically a packet oriented binary protocol used in SSL and TLS. SPDY helps to create a single TCP connection and optimizes your connections to the web. While other browsers also have this, … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Home Networking, Information Technology, Internet, Windows
Tagged Chrome protocols, Google Chrome, SPDY
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Your business and home needs a firewall…why?
So what happens when you install a firewall and make sure all operating systems on your home network are fresh installs? You’ll probably see hits from foreign and U.S. IP addresses trying to make connections to your computers, phones … Continue reading
What should you do with an old computer? Create a home router/firewall!
ITX-motherboards can often be found in older computers from garage sales or thrift stores. What is the practical use for these motherboards or older computers? Here’s a small project that involves protecting your home. After finding an ITX motherboard and … Continue reading
Thrift stores -an Internet and computer goldmine
Thrift stores and yard/garage sales can become a goldmine for computer geeks. You have to know your technology and how to upgrade the device – and you have to truly know the value of a device/computer you stumble on. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Computer hardware, Computers, freeware, Home Networking, Internet, Linux, network, Networking, Software, Technology, Windows
Tagged Belkin, Cisco, dd-wrt, DIR-601 firmware, Hawking, Linksys, used firewalls, Wireless Routers
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Resizing your HDD partition to improve performance
Gamers and IT professionals along with home users that are power users can significantly improve HDD performance by shrinking the partitions on their HDDs. By using the Disk Management utility in Windows you can shrink large HDDs as needed to … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computer hardware, Computers, Education, freeware, Information Technology, Internet, Linux, network, Networking, Software, Windows
Tagged Computer Optimization, Gaming Optimization, HDD Optimization, IIS optimization, Moodle Optimization, Partitioning HDD, Web Server Optimization
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Speed up Chrome with a ram disk
If you have at least 4gb of ram and you don’t use memory needy applications, this can speed up Chrome. If you can sacrifice at least 1gb of installed ram to use with a ram disk, you can have Chrome … Continue reading
Posted in freeware, Internet, Technology, Windows
Tagged chrome, ram disk with Chrome, speed up Chrome
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Increase your router’s power and purchase a better antenna for better performance
Increasing your router’s power or purchasing an antenna will improve the signal to noise ratio at the receiver. You may have given up on laptops or desktops but you probably still have wireless for your tablet, smartTV and other devices. … Continue reading
Best IT Professional sites on the web
It’s hard to find great quality information that can be used by IT professionals. One of the best sites on the web is GEGeek. This site offers information that is updated often and covers a wide range of IT resources … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Computer hardware, Computer Security, Computers, Education, freeware, Home Networking, Information Technology, Internet, Linux, network, Networking, Software, Windows, Wireless
Tagged apple, Computer resources, Computer Troubleshooting, Linux, Microsoft, networking, tech blogs, Technical Blogs, Windows
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Zyxel MWR102 tiny router/AP
Finally got my Zyxel Routers / APs in. Promised pics earlier with our blog post earlier last week. With a router/ap switch on the side and the ability to act as a router, ap or bridge, the routers came with … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computer hardware, Computers, Education, Home Networking, Information Technology, Internet, Linux, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Technology, Windows
Tagged Apple Wireless, home networking, networking, router, Windows, Windows Wireless, Wireless, wireless networking, wireless router, Zyxel
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