Category: useful information
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The importance of passwords and MFA
Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring not just a password but also another form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone or an authentication app. This makes it much harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts, even if they have…
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Cleaning up disk space for windows
Freeing up space is always an issue these days. Running out of space on your Windows computer? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you free up some space and keep your system running smoothly. Step 1: Use Disk Cleanup Open Disk Cleanup: !Disk Cleanup Search Select the Drive: !Select…
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How to export and import wifi profiles in windows 10, 11
Step 1. Create Folder Temp in C:\ and open Command Line (i.e. CMD) Make sure to run as Administrator netsh wlan export profile key=clear folder=C:\Temp Step 2. Confirm all Network XML profiles appearing in Temp directory Reset Network Adapters Step 1. Copy and paste below into Command Line (i.e. CMD) make sure to run as…
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SMTP Commands
The following table lists the SMTP commands that are provided by the Microsoft Windows® SMTP service (SMTPSVC). SMTP commands SMTP command Command function HELO Sent by a client to identify itself, usually with a domain name. EHLO Enables the server to identify its support for Extended Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (ESMTP) commands.…
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What port do I need to open for RDP ?
Question: What is the port used and necessary to be forwarded for Remote Desktop access?: Answer: Port 3389 is the default port used for (Remote Desktop Protocol). This is the port you would forward in your routers port forwarding section.
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What ports do I need to open to permit VPN traffic ?
For PPTP VPN connections, you need to open TCP port 1723 (for PPTP tunnel maintenance traffic). PPTP also uses IP port 47 for tunneling data. Port 47 is designed for “General Routing Encapsulation” or GRE packets. For L2TP VPN connections, you need to open UDP port 500 for Internet Key Exchange (IKE) traffic and…
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Where to get that windows 7 disk
Ok… so you lost your Windows 7 install disk… well as luck would have it…. below is a list of direct downloads .. of course you will still need to have a valid key, but if you are doing a re-install then a quick jellybean or look at the sticker on your machine and your…
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Dynamic DNS free Alternatives
DynDNS have removed their free account service and now require customers to pay a minimum of $30/yr for a basic account. If you’ve already registered an account with DynDNS don’t worry, existing customers on the free service won’t need to start paying. This will only affect new customers that would like to register an account to…