IP and Port Info Using Netstat
Ever wonder if there is any easy way to find out what your computer is listening for? Want to know where it is connecting to? NetStat can tell you.
Category Archives: Microsoft
Hide unneeded Windows Updates
Windows 7 gives the you a lot of control when it comes to choosing which system updates you want to install. A good example of updates you can safely ignore are Language Packs. If you are a native english speaker, why do you want to portugese language pack? Or maybe you are from France, why do you want… Read More »
Use ReadyBoost with any USB device
Windows ReadyBoost is a great technology, caching things on USB drives to improve system performance, and works really well for giving your system a little more oomph. But Windows only likes using devices of a certain speed and space. Bypass the requirement with these steps. Windows insists on checking the drives for certain speed requirements before enabling the… Read More »
Home Page Hijacking with BHO
Internet Explorer has a way for a website to add itself to the list of favorites. It’s a feature Microsoft added so that websites can have a button that says “Bookmark This Site! Just Click Here!”
Surfing the web anonymously
When you surf the web it is possible to learn information about you even when you don’t want to advertise who you are. This is true even if your system contains no virus or malware software.
Using HyperTerminal on Windows 7
The Hyperterminal application helps you to connect with other remote computers, and for System or Network Admins, it used to connect to switches or routers and carry out maintenance operations.
Windows 7 Full Screen Command Prompt
Windows 7 has a great interface. Unfortunately, we’ve had to give up a few things, one of which is the full screen command prompt. Want it back? Read on…
MMS 2011: Day five wrap up
Last day in Las Vegas! The party last night was not too shabby, even being thrown and attended by some hardcore geeks. The party had a western theme, some good food (ribs, corn on the cob, and the usual western fair), pretty square dancers, and even a decent band (The Scotty Stamp Band). One of the singers did… Read More »
MMS 2011: Day Four
Another beautiful day in Las Vegas. It promises to be another information-packed experience here at the Microsoft Management Summit 2011.
MMS 2011: Day Two
First up today, breakfast! Then off to the first of two keynote speeches.