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How to build your own network, use Wi-Fi routers, share files and folders, transfer files, or stream media over the internet.

How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.09.2020
Did you know that Windows 10 includes a built-in FTP client It might come as a surprise, but we’re talking about File Explorer! One of the lesser-known features available in File Explorer is that it can handle connections to FTP servers You can use File Explorer to do all the file...

How to change the bandwidth limits for Windows 10 updates

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.05.2020
If you have a metered or slow internet connection, you probably hate the fact that a lot of data gets downloaded each month for Windows 10 updates and also how updates make your internet connection slower Fortunately, newer versions of Windows 10 have a built-in feature called...

Proxy vs. VPN: When to use a proxy server and when to use a VPN?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.03.2020
Both VPN (Virtual Private Networks) and proxy servers are designed to keep you anonymous on the internet They can also help you access websites and services that are not available to everyone because of censorship or various restrictions Proxies and VPNs each have their advantages...

How to install a wireless printer in your Wi-Fi network

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.30.2020
There are many people who need to install a printer in their home network Suppose you are planning to buy one soon In that case, you should consider a wireless printer, as it allows you to print from anywhere in your home and helps you eliminate one more wire It lets you place your...

How to add and use a VPN in Windows 10 (all you need to know)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.30.2020
VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, have become widely used tools that help people securely access a private network and share sensitive data through public networks The main idea is that VPNs can generate virtual P2P (point-to-point) connections, or so-called encrypted tunnels, that...

How to block apps on Android from accessing the internet

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.29.2020
Some Android apps access the internet too often, and you might not want that Whether it's because they consume your data plan faster or they end up using too much battery, you might want to know how to turn off cellular data for specific apps in Android Maybe you have other apps that...

ASUS RT-AX82U review: gaming meets Wi-Fi 6!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.27.2020
ASUS RT-AX82U is a dual-band gaming router with support for Wi-Fi 6 It features RGB lighting, a more reasonable price than other Wi-Fi 6 routers, and interesting features that are useful for people that play games online To make it even more appealing, you can also use it as part of...

How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.27.2020
Do you have to use a Wi-Fi proxy server for Android to access the Internet at school or work Or maybe you decided to configure an Android proxy server to protect your online privacy Proxy servers are practical tools that act as intermediaries between you and the rest of the Internet,...

TP-Link Deco X20 review: Wi-Fi 6 for a more affordable price!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.12.2020
Mesh Wi-Fi systems are all the rage now, especially the newer models that feature support for the Wi-Fi 6 standard, which promises the fastest wireless networks to date TP-Link has launched several new models in their Deco line-up, and the most accessibly priced is TP-Link Deco X20...

Provide remote support to Windows 10 users with Windows Remote Assistance

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.07.2020
There aren't many people who know about Windows Remote Assistance and how to use it to provide remote technical support to other Windows 10 users Therefore, in this tutorial, we're going to cover this tool in detail It's an app that works smoothly for quick assist sessions and does...

How to make a Windows 10 hotspot: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.06.2020
If you have a Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet, one of the best features you have at hand is the ability to transform it into a mobile hotspot In other words, you can share your internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth Also, it doesn't even matter whether...

How to turn your Android into a Wi-Fi hotspot

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 09.30.2020
If there's no wireless network nearby or if your main internet connection goes down, you can rely on your trusty Android smartphone or tablet You don't even need a cable, just an affordable data plan With just a few taps, you can set up a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android, and...