how to troubleshoot networking issues in vista step3
If we continue following the OSI Model the next steps in diagnosing network issues in Vista is the TCP layer and application layer filtering. What does that mean? It means we should check our firewalls to make sure we can pass through. Firewalls could exist in Vista or on the outside network, or you could [...]
how to troubleshoot networking issues in vista step2
Now that we have established troubleshooting the physical layer of the OSI Model, we need to move on to the network layer where all the IP addressing takes place. The datalink layer was skipped because MAC addressing usually isn’t the problem. To troubleshoot the Network Layer we should do the following:
Do you have an IP [...]
rss assistance
Today I decided to scour the internet in hopes of learning how to setup a RSS Feed and how to syndicate it once I was done with the creation process. Wow! was I ever shocked to find out how hard it is to gather relative and simple instructions on how to setup RSS feeds for [...]
seo mistakes
There are quite a few SEO do’s and do not’s. Hopefully you are doing everything right with your SEO campaign. I would hate to see all of that hard work go for not. Here at SEO-Webz we do everything above board. We wear a white hat in the industry. Too many times I have seen [...]
Guidelines For Starting A New Web Site
Gudelines for starting a new web site. When you start a new web site there are a few things you may want to consider. We all know that in order to launch a successful web site the content you create must be listed in Google, Yahoo and MSN search engines. There is more to it [...]
How do search engines work?
Do you know how to find exactly what you are looking for and or searching for on the Internet? How would you narrow your search term down to find information on how many computer repair shops are in your home town? How would you find information on how many companies in your area offer search [...]
How To Add Burn Pictures To DVD CD With Nero
How do I add and burn my pictures to a DVD disc?. For some of you this is a simple process, but if you are new to computers it can be a bit confusing. We first need to understand that pictures you have transferred to your computer from your camera all live in a place [...]
How To Add Meta Tags To Wordpress
How to add meta tags to your Wordpress blog or web site. If you are using Wordpress for your blog or your entire web site, you may want to think about adding a plugin so you can custom define your meta tags. I know, I know, meta tags are a crapshoot these days, some search [...]
How To Attach Files Pictures To An Email
How do I attach files and pictures to an email message?. This article will describe how to attach files and pictures to an email message using Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and Windows Mail 7. There are two ways to send attachments. You can send an attachment inline or attached to the message. When you send [...]
How To Avoid Junk email Spam
How do I avoid junk email and spam? Are you getting numerous amounts of junk email and or spam? Would you like to avoid getting all this junk in your inbox every day? Of course you would! Today I will teach you how to setup and configure rules for your email client. For this how [...]
How To Backup emails and Contacts
How To backup email and contacts. How do I backup my email and contacts? Good question especially if you are worried your hard drive may crash any day. In this article I will explain how to backup all your emails and contacts in your address book. The safest way to backup your data is to [...]
How To Change Screen Resolution In Vista
How do I change the screen resolution in Vista? Sometimes you need more room on your desktop to complete tasks. Other times you may need to change the resolution to play a game or watch a movie. If you own a new laptop you should have your resolution set no lower than 1440×900 to enjoy [...]
How To Convert FAT32 to NTFS
How do I convert a FAT32 hard drive to NTFS? This article will describe how to convert a FAT32 hard drive to NTFS. FAT32 and NTFS are file systems that may be used on a Microsoft Windows hard disk partitions. NTFS (New Technology File System) provides a number of improvements over FAT32 (File Allocation Table). [...]
How To Create Secure Passwords
How do I create a secure password? Excellent question with Identity theft as a major concern in today’s computing world. It is critical that you learn how to create secure passwords to protect your credit card data and banking information. When I talk to customers about security I am always shocked to find out they [...]
How To Create Your Own Website Professionally
How to create your own website professionally. There are a few things you need to understand when you create your own website. Today I will discuss the importance of creating your website properly and professionally.
The first thing you should do is educate yourself. It is important to educate yourself in asthetics, search engine optimization, usability [...]
How To Defrag The Windows Registry
Can you defrag the registry? How do you defrag the registry? Are registry programs safe to use? Thought I would spend a few minutes this morning debunking a few myths. Editing the registry and or cleaning the registry is a scary task to say the least. Before you attempt to edit, clean, scan and or [...]
How To Disable Autoplay On Windows
Well it is Sunday morning again and fresh snow is on the ground. Ho hum more snow, when will it stop? How about taking some time this morning to learn how to disable autoplay on windows? Have I got your attention yet? Remember way back when, when the whole world was using floppy disks to [...]
How To Increase Range On Wireless Routers
How do I boost my wireless router signal? After installing a wireless router the windows operating system may inform you that your signal strength is weak. There are a few things you could do to increase the signal strength and extend the range of your wireless router. The following tips will help you improve wireless [...]
How To Launch Applications From The Run Box In Windows
How to launch applications from the run box in Windows. Quickly launch applications from the windows run box with these simple commands. Is your desktop cluttered with shortcuts? Is your quick launch toolbar so cluttered you can’t find the shortcut you need? Tired of your system looking like a big mess? Make your life easier [...]
How To Make XP Look Like Vista
Do you want to make XP look like Vista? Are you tired of the dull boring XP interface but can’t afford to upgrade to Vista? Your system can’t handle all the resources required to run Vista. No need to worry any longer. I have spent most of this weekend gathering information for you so you [...]
How To Pin Folders To Vista Start Menu
How do I pin a folder to the Vista start menu? If you are right click happy like I am, you may have noticed the new feature in Vista that allows you to pin your favorite applications to the start menu. Pinning your favorite applications saves time hunting them down on cluttered start menu’s. Would [...]
How To Resize Vista Desktop Icons
I stumbled across a cool trick this morning while I was cleaning up my desktop. A cool way to resize the icons on your desktop in Windows Vista. My desktop was so cluttered while I was moving icons around I noticed they had shrunk in size. I mistakenly was using the scroll button on my [...]
How To Restore Recycle Bin In Vista
How do I restore the recycle bin in Vista? Did you accidentally delete the recycle bin in Vista? It isn’t hard to do, I have done it numerous times, and believe me it isn’t hard to make the mistake so don’t feel bad about it. Yes, even geeks like myself make mistakes. As you can [...]
How To Setup Configure Vista File Sharing
How to setup and configure Vista file sharing. If you made it this far you have probably already setup and configured Vista for networking, if not please read how to setup and configure a home or business network in Vista.
When I setup networks I like to use the control userpasswords2 applet supplied by Microsoft. In [...]
How To Use the Diagnostic Tools in Vista
How to use the diagnostic tools in Vista. Microsoft Windows Vista has some cool new tools we can use to diagnose the health of our system. Some of the new tools include the Memory Diagnostics Tool, Network Diagnostics Tool, Startup Repair and the Reliability and Performance Monitor. There are still the old stand by tools [...]