This section contains general information, tips and tricks, light reading, entertainment and other general fodder. Enjoy!
That’s right, if you want a single monitor of everything emergency or disaster related that is happening in the world as it happens, then simply click here! This web site will show you things like: All this in real time. Here is a screen shot: Comments are welcomed below from registered users. You can also […]
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Is it possible to locate an IP address on a map of the world? Absolutely! Simply go to IPFingerprints.com! When you open a browser windo to this web site, your IP Address will be detected and a pin will be placed on your location. You should get a screen like this: Now, just replace
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This procedure is how to set the IP address in an VMWare ESX 4.x server. We compiled this information from multiple sources, and even had to correct the procedure from what we found on the VMware site!! So frustrating when these things are so poorly documented. This worked for us: Step 1: Changing settings
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PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START. One of the best features of Windows (XP Professional, Vista and Windows 7, 8, 10) is the Remote Desktop Connection feature. This feature allows you to connect to another computer as if you are using that computer. Some examples would be: In some cases you may have
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Everyone who works on Routers and Switches administering networks needs a toolbox of applications that help them to do their job better. Getting the answer from the Internet search engines is nearly impossible in a short amount of time. So, I decided to post a list of our favorite tools all in one place. Here
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Remember Word Perfect with its function key template that listed all the keyboard shortcuts? Okay, maybe not! Below are all the handy Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts. You can find a complete list here. Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use. Press
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Here are some really important Ethernet Cabling Installation Tips! For solid wire UTP, the minimum bend radius is eight times the outside diameter of the cable. Anything less affects the twist rate, reducing noise rejection. When installing long runs be careful not to stretch the cable, doing so could alter the twist rate, again reducing
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Sometimes Microsoft Windows will do something crazy and you can no longer get the Start > Shutdown process to work. Most will push and hold the power button until the system halts, then restart. There may be two other things you can do: Use the shutdown.exe command: This utility will send a remote (or local)
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Warning – this is way cool. Imagine being able to get a build list and inventory detail of exactly what CPU, Memory, Mother Board and Video graphic Card your system is using. Well, it is easy and free! The tool also includes some benchmark tests under the bench tab! Just download and install freeware CPU-Z
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For most of us, Task Manager is enough information when we are running Windows, especially when an application freezes. But what if you want to know more about how much CPU usage is being used by each of your open tabs in Explorer or Firefox? How about finding what DLLs or handles a program is
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The use of social media has its supporters and critics when it comes to your business. We recently found the lists below of companies that have successfully used social media to better their business and enhance connectivity to their customers. At the end of the day, it is all about return on investment (ROI). We
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Aside from the challenges of blocking offensive content (see the separate article on that subject), you may desire to simply block access to certain sites. A common question I am asked is how can I block my kids from using Facebook and other similar social networking sites when they are supposed to be doing homework?
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Malware sometimes likes to invade the startup folder and other locations on infected systems. Seems that these are the hardest things to find and get rid of when trying to clean up spyware/malware/ infections. Autoruns can help with that. It looks through all possible locations where applications can be listed to automatically start when Windows
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ZoomIt is a utility for the public speaker in all of us. When presenting information, sometimes it is helpful to show a certain area of the screen magnified to call attention to a dialog box or other item. This is what ZoomIt does in a nutshell. When configured, it will integrate with PowerPoint to allow
A Great Toolkit for Presenters – Zoomit! Read More »
Ever wondered which program has a particular file or directory open? Now you can find out. Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded. We love the tool! The Process Explorer display consists of two sub-windows. The top window always shows a list of the currently active processes,
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