WiFi Security
A lot of people have WiFi, or a wireless network. Sadly, many of the WiFi networks are completely open and anyone can log onto the internet and a home network without a password. This is a big security...
View ArticleHome Networks
Now that high speed internet is the norm, more and more people have a home network. A home network is nothing but 2 or more computers connected together via a router. There is more to it than this, but...
View ArticleNetworking Day 2: Subnets
A subnet is just one small group of computers. What makes it special is that all the computers on the subnet can communicate with each other without a router. All the computers in your house should be...
View ArticleNetworking Day 3: General Router Setup
For almost all home networks, a router connects the local network to the internet via a cable/dsl modem. Most home routers have other features such as DHCP, a firewall, a de-militarized zone (DMZ) and...
View ArticleNetworking Day 4: Wireless Router Setup
A wireless router is a wired router with 1 or more antennae. You should complete the setup of the wired portion before continuing. The router’s admin tool will have a wireless setup section that we’ll...
View ArticleFacebook Cover Photos
Personalizing your Facebook Cover Photo is easy, once you know how to search for one. Here’s a quick guide to help you find exactly what you want:Go to Google Image SearchSearch for something, for...
View Articlessh: Remember each host’s settings
When you start using ssh to connect to other linux-based computers, you’re probably only going to a handful of machines. Easy enough to remember the username and hostname, but this won’t do when you’re...
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