networking

IPv6 NAT – Download Free software

A simple NAT(network address translation) for IPv6 (Linux only). IPv6 NAT-PT is to be used with IPv4 to IPv6 migration scenarios and it’s purpose is to provide bi-directional connectivity between IPv4 and IPv6 domains. Cisco points out that many other transition techniques are possible, and NAT-PT (Network Address Translation – Protocol Translation) should not be used when other, more “native” [...]

Miranda 0.9.9- A multi-protocol instant messenger

Miranda IM is a multi protocol instant messenger client for Windows. Miranda IM uses very little memory and is extremely fast. It requires no installation and can be fitted on a single floppy disc. Miranda is an instant messenger client that allows you to chat with your friends. Its powerful plugin system makes Miranda IM [...]

A Guide to Windows 7 Networking

For home, the office, or in between, here’s how to set up a network with Windows 7. More: continued here

Get to Know Windows 7′s Home-Networking Features

Windows 7 is packed with features that make home networking easier and more fun than before. Here’s how to get started with file sharing, media streaming, and more. More: continued here

Upgrade to Gigabit Networking for Better Performance

Get faster file transfers, smoother video streaming, and better network gaming with the fastest PC networking tools. More: continued here

Samba – Networking between Linux Systems and Microsoft Windows

Samba has become a crucial element in an integrated Linux-MS Windows environment. It provides network access to Linux system from Microsoft Windows and vice versa.Read more… Samba – Networking between Linux Systems and Microsoft Windows originally appeared on About.com Focus on Linux on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 18:51:09. Permalink | Comment | Email this [...]

Fears of a Conficker Meltdown Greatly Exaggerated on April 1

Worries that the notorious Conficker worm will somehow rise up and devastate the Internet on April 1 are misplaced, security experts said Friday. Conficker is thought to have infected more than 10 million PCs worldwide, and researchers estimate that several million of these machines remain infected. If the criminals who created the network wanted to, [...]

How to Share Your Own Computer’s Stuff with the Network

To share a file or folder with your fellow computer users, move the file into your Shared Documents folder, which lives in your My Computer window. (You must move or copy a file into the Shared Documents folder; shortcuts don’t always work.) After you place your file or folder into your Shared Documents folder, it [...]

What are the Things that slow down system bootup

You don’t have enough free RAM – you should have a minimum of 32 megabytes for Windows 95 and Windows 98, 64 MB for Windows Me, and 128 MB for Windows 2000, and 256 MB for Windows XP. More is better. Your hard disk is too slow – try optimizing it using Defrag. If you [...]

How to Install Plesk on Linux and FreeBSD Systems

The Parallels Plesk Control Panel software package is a commercial web hosting automation program. Originally released under the U.S. company Plesk Inc. and designed in Novosibirsk, Russia, Plesk became an SWsoft product when SWsoft acquired Plesk Inc. in July 2003. If you have one or few servers to which you wish to install Plesk, you [...]

How to Configure Advanced TCP/IP settings in Windows

The Advanced TCP/IP dialog will allow you to configure settings relative to DNS, WINS and specify multiple IP Addresses and Gateways. To bring up the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog, simply right click the desired connection from the Network Connections folder, and choose properties to open the Properties dialog of the selected connection. Now select Internet [...]

How to set Proxy Setting In Google Chrome

  Google Chrome is a browser is used slowly and slowly by millions of users and among then many love to use there browser after setting proxy .Proxy is one one of the greatest way to hide yourself from network and to reduce chances of online hacking .You have read many articles and blog post [...]

How to set the Hostname in Linux

Most, if not all, network applications rely on you to set the local host’s name to some reasonable value. This setting is usually made during the boot procedure by executing the hostname command. To set the hostname to name, enter: # hostname name   It is common practice to use the unqualified hostname without specifying the domain name. [...]

How to use Ifconfig Command in Linux

Ifconfig is used to configure the kernel-resident network interfaces. It is used at boot time to set up interfaces as necessary. After that, it is usually only needed when debugging or when system tuning is needed. To get a quick look at all the network cards on your system that are ‘up’ (meaning they are [...]