Networking

No one likes being bombarded by pop-up ads, but every once in a while you do need them. Some sites still require that you add information to a pop-up window. Or maybe you can’t view a video or page because it is being blocked by Safari’s pop-up blocker. No matter what the reason, here’s how to allow pop-ups on Safari. …

Sometimes, you might have a hard time accessing certain websites, or you can’t connect to them at all. When that happens, your first instinct might be to call your internet service provider and ask them what’s causing the problem. However, you can do a little sleuthing on your computer and find out the reason for yourself. Here’s how to run …

After you log into a WiFi network once, your Windows 10 computer can remember the password and automatically log in for you. So, it’s no wonder that many of us forget WiFi passwords over time. Here’s how to find the WiFi password for any network you have joined on your Windows 10 PC. If you are having problems with your …

If you find yourself in a place without WiFi, you can always use your phone, or any device with data, as a mobile hotspot. Here’s how to set up a hotspot on your phone or computer.  What is a Mobile Hotspot?  A mobile hotspot converts the 3G or 4G signal from cellular networks into a WiFi signal. Many smartphones and …

If you live in a crowded area, you might have noticed times when your WiFi suddenly slows down or drops off out of nowhere. These performance issues can happen when too many of your neighbors are connecting to the same WiFi channel, which can interfere with your WiFi signal. Here’s everything you need to know about WiFi channels and how …

Your computer conveniently saves all the WiFi passwords you enter, which allows you to automatically log in to a particular network when you are within range. However, there might be instances when you don’t want your computer to remember a wireless network. For example, if you want to use a different network, but your computer automatically signs you into one …

Not only does a custom signature give your communications more pizzazz, but it also helps your contacts know where to reach you, and where they can get more information about your business. And since Gmail is the most popular web client, it pays to know how to tweak its settings. Here’s how to add a signature in Gmail, whether you’re …

There are many reasons why you might want to set a static IP address for your Windows 10 PC. In most cases, your router will assign your computer a dynamic IP address, meaning it changes from time to time. This can make it hard to access your computer remotely, use certain programs, and let other users on your network send …

Changing the default DNS settings on your computer can improve your online privacy, security, and browsing speed. If you’re a parent, changing your DNS server can also block your children from seeing any inappropriate content. Plus, changing your DNS will allow you to access content that is blocked in your country. Here’s how to change your DNS server on a …

Whenever you need to troubleshoot an issue with your internet network, it’s important to know your IP address. However, there are different IP addresses for your computer and router, as well as public IP addresses for your devices. To make things easy, here’s everything you need to find your computer’s IP address and your router’s IP address on a Mac. …