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Category Archives: Mobile Computing
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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TightVNC for Android – Control your computers from a mobile device.
Need to manage your computers or servers while on the go? Here’s one thing you can do. Go to the Google Play Store and download TightVNC Viewer. You will have to load TightVNC Server on the computers you want to … Continue reading
Bookmark4Techs link updated
Need access to one of the largest listings of technical bookmarks? Go over and visit – https://whatsonmypc.blog/bookmarks4techs/
Posted in Computer Security, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Hardware, Home Networking, Industry, Information Technology, Internet of Things, internet security;, IoT, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Mobile Computing, Technology, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Security
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Cyber Summit – Memphis, TN June 2017
The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, The Tennessee Fusion Center and Central Service Association are proud to once again bring together individuals from education, government and industry to share in the latest information, strategies, best practices and innovative solutions … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Computer Security, Education, Hacking, help desk, Information Technology, internet security;, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Mobile Computing, Networking, ransomware, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Security, Windows Server, Wireless
Tagged computer security, cyber crime, cyber summit, cybercrime, Hacking, Memphis, Tennessee
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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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When engineers don’t think about the technicians
Recently my niece dropped her laptop and the hard drive stopped working. Normally an easy fix, I looked for the access panel for the hard drive so that I could replace it. What? No access panel? Oh, easy fix, lets … Continue reading
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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The Ultimate Toolkit for IT Professionals – GE Geek Toolkit
I discovered GE Geek through Rick at What’s On My PC. GE Geek is a resource like no other. The time and dedication to linking and uploading the thousands of resources at GE Geek is commendable. The best feature by far … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Computer hardware, Computer Security, Computers, Education, freeware, Home Networking, Information Technology, Linux, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Software, Technology, Windows, Wireless
Tagged Best Blogs, GeGeek, IT resources, IT toolkit, Networking Tools, Windows Tools, windows troubleshooting
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Tweak your wireless router
Many people who set up their wireless routers never optimize the channel to keep from ‘bumping’ into their neighbors. Regardless if you are a Apple, Linux or Windows user, you should select a channel as far away from your neighbors … Continue reading
Microsoft Surface Pro-ready for manufacturing, business and industry
The Microsoft Surface Pro has proven to be versatile in the workplace. Mr. Arnold our Industrial Maintenance instructor uses the Microsoft Surface Pro to connect to nearly a hundred PLCs, motors, robots and other industrial components. So why is this … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Computer hardware, Computers, Education, freeware, Health, Home Networking, Industry, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Organizations, Technology, Windows
Tagged industry, Microsoft, Microsoft surface, Microsoft Surface Pro, plc, scada, Windows 8
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ASUS RT-AC66U Dual Band 3.3 802.11AC Router
The Asus RT-AC66U Router continues to lead the pack with firmware downloads with improvements through enhanced features and security. Last night Jay messaged me with details on one of their features that provides a dual WAN option with fail-over features. … Continue reading
Posted in Computer hardware, Education, Home Networking, Information Technology, Mobile Computing, network, Networking, Organizations, Windows, Wireless
Tagged 802.11ac, Asus, ASUS RT-AC66U, Routers, RT-AC66U, Wireless
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How to guard your wireless network and see intruders
100% credit goes to Bill Mullins for sharing this information. (BillMullins.wordpress.com). Softperfect has some of the best freeware for Windows. With Netscan you can see devices on your network and find information about the devices. Now with their software … Continue reading
Solving The Security Workforce Shortage – DarkReading
According to the study, the most sought-after quality is a broad knowledge of security — more of a strategic understanding than technical know-how — followed by certifications. Read More Opinion – While certifications are an important part of IT, the … Continue reading
FREE – Security engineering training by SAFECode
FREE – How can you beat it? Once again, another excellent site has training that is Free. While we have found Rackspace’s Cloud University, Free Microsoft Training and virtualization this site adds an additional form of training that can … Continue reading
150 Best Windows Software
As we move into our seventh year, we have found Rick over at What’s On My PC and the articles he finds on the web to be some of the most useful resources. Rick once again has found an … Continue reading
Remove EXIF information from your pictures
Most people still don’t know that their tablet, camera or smartphone might be tagging their latitude and longitude. Why is this dangerous? It can show the location of where you or your family is at. It can give away … Continue reading
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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Boot Windows 8.1 to the desktop
Want to avoid the MetroUI? After downloading Windows 8.1 preview perform the following actions. a. Right click on the Windows 8.1 taskbar and choose Properties. b. Click the Navigation tab. Under the Start screen section, check the box “Go to … Continue reading
iMap Weather Fullscreen
iMap Weather has a fullscreen mode that gives current radar information, ChaserTV live and pre-recorded videos and more. Fullscreen Mode Link
Posted in Internet, Mobile Computing
Tagged ChaserTV, Storm Chasers, storms, Tornados, weather, weather radar
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Streaming TV, Movies and more with Rabbit TV?
There’s big talk about Rabbit TV, the usb stick that delivers TV, live streaming, movies and more. Curious about any technology that is out there, I purchased one for $9.99 at a local drug store with a one year free … Continue reading
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