#Networking
Look Up Your IP and MAC Address Natively – No App Required
Updated: April 19, 2024
You can now check the IP address of your computer and smartphones without having to download any 3rd-party apps. While it is not everyday you need to find your IP address, reasons may include troubleshooting network related issues, setting up NAS, or parental controls. Here is a quick guide to check IP address of your […]
How to Kick People off Your WiFi
Updated: November 28, 2021
Shared your WiFi password with someone? Too many people using your home/work WiFi internet resulting in a slow internet and constant lag. Learn why and how to kick people off your WiFi network. There is a method described for each OS and device. Why Kick People Off Your WiFi Network Slow bandwidth and internet Hackers […]
6 Best Networking Apps for Linux For 2020
Published: December 18, 2019
If you are dealing with a huge network of hosts, it’s chaotic to deal with the entire traffic and bandwidth issues. At times, it gets hard to troubleshoot an issue with a dead node. In those cases, a good networking app really helps. Apart from these, even if you are beginning in network administration, it […]
How to Enable DNS-Over-HTTPs (DoH) on Google Chrome
Published: December 13, 2019
In July 2018, Google’s started marking non-HTTPS sites as ‘not secure’ in the Chrome browser. Meaning if you open a website that doesn’t support HTTPS right of the box, you will see “Not Secure” warning with a red triangle in the URL box. This makes sure no one, including your ISP, knows what you are browsing. […]
How to See What People Are Doing on Your Wi-Fi
Updated: February 13, 2024
Most modern web browsers let you delete browsing history. Also, users can also use private or “incognito” modes that don’t store browsing history information – but these modes don’t stop the trackers. However, some special Routers and your Internet Service Provider still can see what people do on your Wi-Fi based on your DNS (Domain […]
How to Setup VPN on Windows 10
Updated: November 28, 2021
In Windows, you can create your own VPN server to access shared folders or other internet facing applications on the go. Windows do this by using the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling) protocol. In fact, most companies use this method to give their employees access to company resources, files, and applications. Since this is a good old […]
3 Ways To Setup Static IP Address in Ubuntu
Published: March 8, 2019
Assigning static IPs to each network device can be cumbersome. We advise you to do it on your router since it makes things pretty simple. However, assigning static IP at device level would override the settings on the router. Moreover, there are times when you don’t have access to the router. For those scenarios, we have […]
How to Assign Static IP Address to Your Devices
Updated: March 29, 2019
By default, your router assigns dynamic IP Address to every device that connects to it. This is called DHCP (short for Dynamic Host Control Protocol). But sometimes, we need our devices to have the same IP address (i.e. Static IP) every time it connects to the network. Reason being, Access your computer from the Internet. Share […]
How to Share Files between Two Computers Using LAN Cable
Updated: November 23, 2020
Over the years, Wi-Fi has grown tremendously but sharing huge files or for that matter, a whole drive is still not efficient. You get cramped up speed and your data is running through a public channel. I would any day prefer sharing a drive or transferring data over LAN cable. On that note, the following […]
How to use Angry IP Scanner – Beginners Guide
Updated: October 16, 2021
If you are a network administrator or someone who is into Ethical Hacking, then there are several times when you have to get IPs from the network. At times, you have to look for active ports, allocated IPs in the network. And one of the best tools to do all these stuff is the Angry IP […]
7 Ways To Access Your Computer’s Files Remotely Over the Internet
Updated: March 30, 2019
Sharing files between two or more computers on the same network is easy. All you have to do is set up a workgroup using your system’s network file sharing options or using the popular LAN cable method. But these methods have their own limitations. i.e, both the machines should be at the same place or […]
4 Ways to Share WiFi Without Giving Away Your Password
Updated: November 28, 2021
You have guest and friends coming over frequently and the first thing they ask for is your WiFi password. Now, I’m sure you don’t want to disappoint them and deny them from using your WiFi but at the same time, you worked so hard to secure up your Network. So, is there a middle ground? If […]
Create a Mobile Hotspot From Android Connected to Wi-Fi
Updated: February 13, 2024
You’d be lucky to find mobile data on your phone when you’re traveling. And to save up on the costly mobile data, its natural to look for Wi-Fi networks. But when you can’t find one, it is necessary to use your phone. Imagine the following situations- 1. You went to an Airport or Hotel, where […]
Top 6 Software to Share Files Between Two Computers Using WiFi
Updated: July 12, 2021
Suppose a friend has come to your place and you want to share some big files with him. Now, the traditional way to share files between two computers is to use a Pendrive or External hard drive. Some might even prefer using an ethernet cable or Windows Workgroup. But they all have certain limitations, like unavailability of a Pendrive […]
Access Windows Shared Folder From Android Over Wi-Fi
Updated: October 10, 2021
There are several ways to Access your Windows shared folder from other devices. For instance, you can use TeamViewer remote file access feature to access your computer files from any part of the world. Though, this needs an active internet connection on both devices. But if both your PC and Android phone are on same Wi-Fi network, then […]
How To Change IP Address in Windows
Updated: July 30, 2020
There can be several reasons why you may like to change your IP address. Maybe you want to access a region based website that doesn’t allow your IP address or your current IP address is banned from a forum. There are many ways you can easily change your IP address, however, for your specific situation you […]
4 Things You Can Do If You Forget Your Wi-Fi Password
Updated: October 10, 2021
You just came from home from a long vacation, and now you don’t remember the WiFi password. Or let’s just say you have set up a complicated password, which you don’t remember now. Well, forgetting your Wi-Fi password can be frustrating. But fret now, if you have any device connected to the WiFi network or […]
How to Setup Plex Media Server – Step by Step Guide
Updated: October 16, 2021
I’m one of those people that rip the DVDs and BluRays I bought. This helps me to store them better, organize it the way I want, and watch them when I want on the device of my choice. But as good as it sounds, this method has its own problems. One of those is that […]
Secure Your Wi-Fi Network From Hackers With These 10 Steps
Updated: April 25, 2019
Wi-Fi enables all of your devices to be connected to the internet without any physical connection. However, this convenience also comes with security risks. Unlike physical cables, Wireless Internet connections are easy to hack. Why Secure your Wi-Fi Network? Well, if someone hacks your Wi-Fi network, they will not only leech on your Internet bandwidth […]
How to Access your Computer Files From Anywhere With TeamViewer
Updated: April 3, 2019
Let’s say you’re at work, and suddenly, you realize that you forgot to email those important files from your home computer to your work laptop. And to make it worse, there is no tech-savvy cousin back there, it’s only your grandma at home. Now, either you’d have to teach them how to email a document, […]
4 Ways to Turn Your Windows Computer into a WiFi Hotspot
Updated: April 25, 2019
If you are reading this, then you are probably the only one with an internet connection among your friends. And wouldn’t it be great to share your Internet with your friend? Or say your new hotel limits the number of devices internet for free WiFi. Well, then here are some free apps to turn your […]
Find Out Who’s Connected to Your WiFi Network
Updated: October 15, 2021
Your router’s lights are blinking, but no one is using it. Or you are not getting the internet speed; you paid for. Chances are, your neighbor is using your WiFi without your knowledge. Or let just say, for any other reason you want to see what devices are connected to my network. Also Read: What to do if You […]
How to Find and Change MAC Address
Updated: October 15, 2021
Every device that connects to the Internet; whether it’s a Computer, Smartphone, Chromecast, or even a Smart TV; they all have unique identifier hardwired in their Network card. This unique ID is a 12 digit alphanumeric key called — MAC (Media Access Control) address. A typical MAC address looks something like this — EB-52-02-F0-2E-06 and since it’s unique […]
Easily Find WiFi Password of Connected Network (Video)
Updated: December 22, 2016
Here is how you can find the WiFi password from the computer or smartphone. Now, make no mistake, here, we are talking about finding the WiFi password of the connected network. And not hacking your neighbor’s WiFi. So let’s get started (or see the video tutorial below) 1. Find WiFi Password on Windows 7/8/10 Do you know, […]