WiFi Security Tips
With the proliferation of wifi enabled devices, it’s important for you to be aware of threats, and take a few steps to ensure that you are safe. Here are a few tips to get you started.
What is APIPA?
A Windows-based computer that is configured to use DHCP can automatically assign itself an Internet Protocol (IP) address if a DHCP server is not available. For example, this could occur on a network without a DHCP server, or on a network if a DHCP server is temporarily down for maintenance.
A Little About VOIP
VOIP is an advanced technology that is used as one the modes of telecommunication. It has created its own space in the world of telecommunication. The main factor responsible for the functioning of the VOIP system is the broadband internet connection which has become a matter of concern for the customers as there is no proper coverage of… Read More »
Difference between RIPv1 and RIPv2
The main difference between RIPv1 and RIPv2 is classless routing. RIPv2 incorporates the addition of the network mask in the update to allow classless routing advertisements. This is extremely important for the flexibility needed to efficiently utilize network assignments for an ever-shrinking pool of IP addresses.
How to restore the IIS Metabase
Find and restore a good copy of the metabase. There are three possible locations for these backup copies:
TCP/IP Subnetting Cheat Sheet
This is just a little cheat sheet for performing some quick calculations for making subnets.
How to Get Back Links to Your Site Without Spamming
Every owner of a web site wants his site at the top of search engine results but getting there is no easy task. A search engine like Google uses an algorithm (mathematical language) that factors in huge range of variables to rank pages. Many would consider backlinks to site by other sites as possibly the most important other… Read More »
Logoff or Shutdown Linux
Typing logout at the command prompt exits your current user account and returns you to the log-in prompt. (The exit command does the same thing as logout.) To log out from multiple consoles, use alt-Fn to switch between consoles and then log out from each one. But note that even if you log out from all of your active consoles,… Read More »
What is RSync ?
Remote file copy – Synchronize file trees across local disks, directories or across a network.
Get the current username
Get the username of the currently logged on user.