This is the one firewall rule policy I always ensure is active on all networks, regardless of size or complexity. A default ...

Building a secure and efficient smart home takes more than just a fast internet connection. You also need to consider network ...

There are some cases when a PC is connected to the internet but will only allow browsing on websites such as Google, Facebook, YouTube, or Wikipedia. This often results from updating one's operating ...

I vaguely remember setting up outlook once to work as an internal mail server(of a sort), able to send and recieve mail between people over a lan.<P>I've forgotten how to do it(if i am even ...

Wireless networking is complicated, no question there. And it’s easy for some people to find themselves with a Frankenstein of a home setup, because they’ve been adding devices, and access points, and ...

When you open that router box for the first time, all the different cables and ports can feel intimidating. Even the instruction manual might read like a foreign language. Fortunately, you’re not the ...

Editors' note: This article was first published on March 26, 2013 and updated on July 1, 2016 with up-to-date information. It might seem like a daunting task to set up a new home router. But it ...

My friend asked me to help him with some internet troubles he had. He has Comcast internet and he said they lost their connection a few days ago (why he didn't call Comcast first is beyond me). I ...

Getting your network settings right is extremely important. After all, these are the backbone of your connectivity to the world. Playing around with these can be very confusing, though. Even techies ...