Category Archives: Glossary

What is StickyKeys?

Keyboard shortcuts are not just for use by our differently-abled friends. They can be quite useful for those of us who have all of our digits. Keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time by putting files or commands you use often right at your fingertips.

What is a BotNet?

Botnets are networks of computers that hackers have infected and grouped together under their control to propagate viruses, send illegal spam, and carry out attacks that cause web sites to crash.

Map a Drive to a Shared Folder

Network shared resources are great. They allow you to access your information from anywhere on the Local Area Network (LAN). Here’s how to map a drive and make it easier to access the network share. If you work at home from time to time, you may not want to be tied to your home office. Maybe you want… Read More »

What is XPS?

An XPS document is a new Microsoft document format that you can use to archive content in a standardized format or publish content in an easily viewable form. You can also use this format to ensure that no one is able to edit your original work. An XPS document is any file that is saved to the XML… Read More »

Finding your MAC address

Whether you’re troubleshooting connectivity issues or configuring network settings, knowing how to locate your MAC address on Windows can be immensely helpful. Fortunately, the process is straightforward, and with a few simple steps, you can easily find this unique identifier. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of finding your MAC address on a Windows… Read More »

Do you Really Need .com?

When it comes to domain name extensions, most people are familiar with .com.  Because of this the average webmaster is scrambling to get the perfect .com domain name.  Some may even forego registering a potential goldmine of a domain name in favor of getting a less popular .com.  Yet, there are dozens of other domain names available, some… Read More »

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing refers to applications and services offered over the Internet. These services are offered from data centers all over the world, which collectively are referred to as the “cloud.” This metaphor represents the intangible, yet universal nature of the Internet.