remote access

  1. Is Leaving Your Windows 10 PC On All the Time a Good Idea?

    ## Introduction Have you ever wondered what happens if you leave your Windows PC running continuously for an extended period? Is it a good idea, or are there unintended consequences? Recently, an experiment was conducted by a user at How-To Geek to explore the effects of not shutting down a...
  2. Microsoft Unveils New Windows App for Seamless Cloud Access in 2024

    In an exciting development for users of Windows and cloud services, Microsoft has announced the impending general availability of its new Windows App. Expected to launch in the fall of 2024, this application aims to simplify access to cloud PCs, catering not only to Windows users but also to...
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    TeamViewer alternative

    Hi! I need some advice. Are there any free alternatives to TeamViewer? Whenever I try to use Teamviewer, it seems like they think I'm using it for commercial purposes and cut off my connection. I'm curious about what apps you use. Thanks a bunch for your help!
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    Is SMB (v1 or v2 or v3) the only way to access remote shared folders?

    I need just some clarifications: Is SMB (protocol) the only way to access remote shared folders (in small networks without Active Directory)? So whenever I want to list and use remote shared folders then SMB (either v1 or v2 or v3) must be enabled (on both computers). Correct?
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    Windows server 2019 logon problem VM Machine

    i am learning MS windows Server 2019 i created 2 VM 1 Server win 2019 1 windows 10 client when first time i try to login to server from windows 10 client i get login successful but when i logout and try to logon again i can not logon at server again. if any one know solution please post. Thanks
  6. Windows 11 Unable to connect to PC on same network, says wrong password but it is correct

    I have two PCs on my network, Upstairs-PC and Downstairs-PC. Both run Windows 11. I recently had to reinstall Windows 11 on my downstairs PC. Since then, even though I believe I have set up sharing as normal, when I try to access \\Downstairs-PC, it tells me my credentials are incorrect. Both...
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    Remote Desktop Internal server error?

    I have 2 servers I cannot RDP into. The error is "An Internal Error Has Occurred" On these servers if I console on them I can use RDP to connect to other servers but not to themselves. I have checked evertying in the below article even removed and readded them to the domain. I'd rather not have...
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    Windows Server 2022 RDP

    Hello. Please Help . I have Windows Server 2022 50 Cal's second licence . But, I have problem. I am turn on Remote control on my server, but only 2 computer can connect on this server. I am beginner on server solution.
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    Windows 10 VPN Native Client support AD Auth?

    Hello. I have some VPNs with native VPN client on windows 10/11 with IPSEC IKEA2 eap-chat, wondering if this client support AD authentication? Regards!!!
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    How to connect from home to a specific virtual PC on Hyper-V

    Hello Windows Server 2019 2 virtual Windows 10 22H2 2 of my colleagues, in the local network, for certain jobs connect to these 2 virtual PCs (each on its own) Charles 10.100.1.53 France 10.100.1.54 Now they would like to do the same thing from their home The server has a second network...
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    Windows 10 win10 pro + amd 8350 + VNC/filezilla cant connect

    Team, New to win10, been running linux at home last 15 years. Last time i setup a windows network at home was win98 to XP so its been a while. New install of win10 x64 pro turned the firewalloff opened the recommended ports and cant get either filezilla FTP or VNC to connect into the win10 from...
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    Question About Scammers and Remote Access to Computers

    I am using Windows 10 Home Edition on a Lenovo laptop. Today, my Epson printer would not connect to my laptop via wi-fi, and after trying a lot of things (updating the printer drivers, turning the computer and printer off and back on, updating printer firmware, etc.), I gave up trying to fix it...
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    Windows 10 How to check windows shutdown restart time and date?

    I leave my Desktop on before leaving my room. Than I remotely login. However today I noticed the Desktop was restarted as I wasn't remoted on for 3 hours!! Is it someone entering my locked room to restart the PC?? Is it the electricity turning off ? Or is it some windows update doing all this...
  14. Windows 10 Having remote access to our office server

    Hi all. A few of my colleagues have been given laptop so they can be more portable. In the office we have a mapped network drive (Z). This is where we have all of our client folders etc.... Essentially, the whole company runs from this location. I've been tasked with finding the best way for...
  15. VIDEO Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610 to the Dev and Beta Channels. TL;DR This build introduces some new group policies for IT administrators and an update to the Family Safety Widget. This build also includes another good set of fixes that will...
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    VPN Stopped Working

    Hi We relocated our server to another town/city and now our sstp VPN doesnt work, all that has changed is a new external IP address, we have put a NAT rule in for 443 in the new firewall at the new office. Is this a certificate issue? Do you have to tell the certificate which exteral IP address...
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    Windows 10 Some apps will not open networked files.

    Posting this here, although I'm not sure it is a network problem per-se, but it is network related. The problem is that some applications will not open files on a networked PC via the list of recent files that appears when starting the app fromthe Start Menu. I get The item you selected is...
  18. Windows 10 Can't access USB storage via LAN

    Hi. My Nvidia shield pro is wired to my router and also my router has a HDD attached to it, like a NAS. I can access the contents of the USB drive on my Nvidia Shield pro and can access the NAS using my Android phone via FX explorer app. However, using my laptop which is on WiFi and on the...
  19. VIDEO AA21-287A: Ongoing Cyber Threats to U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems

    Original release date: October 14, 2021 Summary Immediate Actions WWS Facilities Can Take Now to Protect Against Malicious Cyber Activity • Do not click on Link Removed. • If you use RDP, secure and monitor it. • Use Link Removed. • Use Link Removed. Note: This advisory uses the MITRE...
  20. How to mitigate DCE/RPC and MSRPC Services Enumeration Reporting

    I am running security and vulnerability scans against a few Windows Server and I cannot figure out how to resolve or mitigate DCE/RPC and MSRPC Services Enumeration Reporting issues. Here is the scan result slightly altered to protect my network: