What is FTP?

FTP, which is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol, is a client-server protocol that allows users to transfer files to and from other computers over a TCP/IP network.

Automatic Daily Defrag

Defragmenting your hard drive is a simple way to improve disk access and improve the overall zip of your PC. The only downside is that it can take several hours to run. Also, it’s not something that most people remember to do on a regular basis.

Diagnosing Bounced Email

Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of “bounced” email messages. This could be partially caused by the upgrade of new anti-spam mechanisms being put into place at many large ISPs and other companies. That is not to say that you shouldn’t”t check your own machine first. But with a little knowledge, you can diagnose… Read More »

Quickly Checking FSMO Role Locations

Here is a quick tip to finding out where the FSMO roles for a domain are located. When dealing with Active Directory on a domain that is unfamiliar, you may be placed in a situation where you have to verify the location of the domains FSMO roles.

How to tell who is currently logged on to a domain

A frequently asked question concerning Active Directory-based networks is, How can I tell who is currently logged on to my network? Unfortunately Active Directory itself has no built-in functionality to determine this, but there is a free tool from Microsoft that can help in this regard.