network settings

Windows 11 has refined its interface and functionality to simplify some of the most frequent tasks users deal with—managing Wi-Fi is one of them. Whether you're looking to disconnect for a while, troubleshoot network issues, or simply conserve battery power, enabling or disabling Wi-Fi is a...

In the digital age, where streaming, gaming, and constant connectivity reign supreme, managing your data consumption has become more important than ever. For users on limited data plans, a little conscientiousness can prevent budget-breaking surprises. Windows 11 offers a nifty feature that...

Are you experiencing frustrating connectivity issues with your wireless adapter or access point on your Windows 11 device? Fear not; you're not alone in this digital dilemma, and fortunately, there’s a trusty roadmap to navigate through the technical jungle. Whether it’s a sporadic connection...

Let’s face it: trying to recall your Wi-Fi password can often feel like a desperate game of charades. Luckily, if you’re using a Windows device that’s already connected to your Wi-Fi network, retrieving that elusive password is as simple as a few clicks. So, grab your Windows device, and let’s...

Are you feeling the drag of a slow hotspot on your Windows 11 device? If your mobile hotspot is moving at a glacial pace, you're not alone. Many users have encountered frustratingly sluggish connectivity that can diminish productivity and hinder your ability to stay connected on the go...

Changing your IP address in Windows 11 can be important for a variety of reasons, from improving network security to resolving connectivity issues or even accessing geo-restricted content. Depending on your network configuration, you may find the need to switch between an automatic IP assignment...

In our current digital landscape, privacy and unrestricted internet access are essential for many users. For those on Windows 11, setting up a proxy server can accomplish both goals effectively. This article will guide you through various methods for configuring a proxy server on Windows 11...

When upgrading nb from Win10 to 11Home, sharing stopped working at 100%. I can get to the desktop pc as before, but not to the nb. It is a home network, nb is on wifi, pc on cable to router. Is it in some os setting that I'm not familiar with, or something similar? Sharing is set to all drives...

hello i am trying to use proxies in windows 11 and when i change my proxy settings i get the error message can't reach this page in microsoft edge along with other browsers. thanks a lot.

Hello! When turn on the vpn, when navigate first is going throught vpn, instead my router... So, is there any way to setup default gateway my router when vpn is active?

My PC randomly lost all abilities to connect through WiFi a couple weeks ago. Only option it gave me to connect to the internet was through an ethernet cable (which isn't feasible). I couldn't figure out how to fix it, so I put my files on an external hard drive and reset the PC to factory...

Hello folks, The machine in question - a Windows 10 Home PC desktop, (Version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.870)), virus scanned running on a Core i7 8086K with 32GB RAM and a GTX 1080ti - cannot seem to get remotely close to the download speeds of any of the others PC and devices on my home WiFi...

3 year old printer has worked fine until recently. It started printing lines - voids - thru the words. I did a nozzle check - a cleaning - a deep cleaning - I then printed a test page and nothing printed at all except the image of a printer and the words, windows test page, at the top of the...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20185 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 20185 Improving DNS configuration in Settings We’re making a few changes to the Network section in Settings: Making DNS settings more easily...

Hello, everyone. I'm building a virtual lab for fun and I'm running into some issues that I could use some help with. The Default Gateway to my Domain Controller keeps becoming unavailable within a server on the domain. It appears to drop when I try to access the internet from inside the...

-Hi guys,so i turned on my pc,and i saw that i dont have internet connection. To fix it i opened the command prompt,and typed in three commands: -netsh winsock reset -netsh int ip reset reset.log -ipconfig /flushdns I did all of this and i didnt fix it,i've unplugged and plugged back in the...

Since a few days I have a new network in Control Panel--Network and internet--network and Sharing Center: Its labelled "unidentified network" and acts as loopback. See attached snapshot. I cannot figure out how this network entry was created. As far as I remember my Win7 worked well for a...

I've gone through all the troubleshooting information that I can find on this issue. My drivers are up to date, I have reset the winsock numerous times. I have gone through the following troubleshooting issues.: Start Command Prompt as administrator. When Command Prompt starts, enter the...

I have a Lenovo Ideapad 5000 running Windows 10 Pro connect by cable to a Synology DS218j LAN storage device.. On my desktop I have placed a shortcut to the Network on my desktop. I did this by dragging the Network Folder from My Computer onto the desktop. When I double click on the network...

Describes how to use Group Policy to apply WinHTTP proxy settings to Windows clients. Applies to Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 and later versions. Link Removed