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Describes an issue that blocks SMB file server share access to files and other resources through the DNS CNAME alias in some scenarios and successful in other scenarios. Provides a resolution. Continue reading...

Dear all, I manage a small office with approx 20 employees. I only have 1 windows 2019 server on my local network where we host our CORPORATE application that everyone uses and while being physically inside of the office on our local LAN everything works great as we access the server through...

So I have 2 connections, Home 5 and a wifi extender in my office. The computer is not wifi and dosent hook up to the wifi extender box. It's still coming up as wifi extender on my ethernet not wifi. I would like it to be home 5 on the ethernet.

Hi This is a new one for me, in all my years' computing I've never seen this problem? We were at a friends house today and she said that her internet wasn't working. So when I looked at here connection it said... "No internet secured" on the connection list. When I tried to connect it just...

Can I control(i.e. Shutdown or Restart etc.) another comp from my comp.?

Hi, Just decided to use a second PC and trying to network. Desktop 1 see a Media Server on Desktop machine (an Acer PC) but does not show computer in File Explorer Desktop 2 sees Desktop 1 (I call STONE) and can access files etc I believe I have the 'discoverable boxes ticked Both can see the...

Yesterday, I downloaded the latest version of EasyMule easyMule Download - Free Latest Version for Windows or as it's also known by the name of eMule. I would like to know how I can use it effectively and how it can be helpful. As I understood, I can use it for managing downloads and uploads...

I am trying to start fresh on my work laptop. I am fine with starting completely over as well as buying a new OS. Just wondering if its possible and how to go about it. The skinny... I was planning on merging companies with a buddy and we purchased me a laptop for work. He handled all the tech...

Pretty significant vulnerability that Microsoft is patching even for out of support versions of Windows. For the out of support the update is available only through the Windows Update Catalog. Microsoft Update Catalog TechNet Blog about the vulnerability and direct links to the patch download...

I'm using windows server 2012 on a supermicro motherboard. I set my ip address as my home ip address same as my router and when I type in the IP address I get a supermicro login page. I use to be able to get into the router through the IP address. Should I change the ip address to something else...

Win XP may still be lurking in your organization. Here's where you might find it and how to go about securing Windows XP. Continue reading...

i have several vms on my server, i am tired of changing the ip in my router to port forward so i can ftp and upload files on my servers, one of them(linux) is already configured to use port 22 for sftp, so i can upload files to that vm server the other vm server is windows 2016, i was...

Hi, I have a Windows Server 2008 R2 with IIS 6.2 with a default website published. I have a url that is binded to the webserver, and when I access http://www.siteurl.com, I can reach the default page. But I have a subfolder that I need to access a website but through url...

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I have a desktop and a laptop that I have reinstalled Windows 10 Pro on and set the folders to sharing with "Everyone" read/write and network discovery is turned on and basically same setting in my other older computers running the same windows 10 Pro. I look at network in either one of my...

I have a Dell Inc. OptiPlex 7010 01 Windows 7 Professional (x64) Service Pack 1 (because I cannot afford better). I have a wired connection to my router. Both my ethernet and internet light continuously flash. Recently my internet speed and dropped very low. Contacted ISP, they see no problem on...

I am using windows home premium on my PC and when I start up it will not connect to wifi automatically when I click on the network settings available I see the one I want it has a tick in connect automatically but does not, I do not have any problems when using my laptop which is windows 10 my...

I am glad to see that encryption finally works between SAMBA file server on a Linux machine and Windows client. It did not work with Windows 7 clients. It definitely works with Windows 10 clients. Here is the proof: In case you don't know, SAMBA can also be used as Active Directory Domain...

I want to instal a 3rd monitor on my PC. My idea has been to use my existing VGA and DVI connections on my desktop as an extended desktop but use my HDMI output for my 3rd screen. I'll send it through my cat6 ports and cables to my bedroom TV. I want that screen to mirror one of my desktop...