Networking

How to Log into Your Router and Change its Password

How to Log into Your Router and Change its Password

There are several reasons why you would want to learn how to log into your router. Perhaps you want to change its settings so you can enjoy faster WiFi. Or maybe you want to protect your network from being hacked by changing your password or tweaking security details. No matter the reason, the following guide will show you how to …

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How To Find Your WiFi Passwords on a Windows 11 PC

How To Find Your WiFi Passwords on a Windows 11 PC

Whenever you log into a WiFi network from your computer, Windows will try to remember the password. So, it’s no wonder many of us forget this password over time. If you can’t remember your WiFi passwords, here’s how to find the login info for all your WiFi networks on a Windows 11 PC.   How to Find Your Current WiFi …

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How to Use Avatars in Zoom to Turn Yourself Into an Animal

How to Use Avatars in Zoom to Turn Yourself Into an Animal

Zoom recently added a feature that lets you show up to your next meeting as a dog, cat, fox, and other cute animals. The new Avatars will mirror your head movements and facial expressions, giving you a fun way to interact with your friends or hide your appearance during a meeting. Here’s how to use Avatars before or during a …

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How to Open a Zip File on Any Device

How to Open a Zip File on Any Device

Have you received an email with a ZIP file attachment, and you didn’t know what to do with it? Just like regular digital folders, you can easily open a ZIP file on almost any computer or operating system. But, unlike regular folders, you need more than just a simple double-click to use the files inside it. Here’s how to open a …

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How to Run a Traceroute on a Mac

How to Run a Traceroute on a Mac

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 …

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How To Find Your Router’s IP Address on Any Device

How To Find Your Router’s IP Address on Any Device

In order to make any changes to your WiFi network, you’ll need to know what your router’s IP address is first. This string of numbers allows you to log into your router so you can set up parental controls, create a new WiFi password, and change other network settings to boost your internet speed. Here’s everything you need to know …

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How to Port Forward on Your Router

How to Port Forward on Your Router

Port forwarding can help you set up a Minecraft server, access your files and desktop remotely, improve your internet connection speeds, and more. While it might seem complicated, once you understand what port forwarding is and how it works, it can be quite simple. Here’s how to forward ports on your router using a Mac or Windows 10 PC. What …

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How to Reset a Router to Factory Settings

How to Reset a Router to Factory Settings

There are several reasons why you might want to reset your router or modem to factory settings. Perhaps you want to sell your devices. Or maybe you want to reset your IP address. Whatever the case, here’s how to reset your router and modem. Warning: Resetting your router or modem will erase all your custom settings. Make sure to have …

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How to Find Your WiFi Password on a Windows 10 PC

How to Find Your WiFi Password on a Windows 10 PC

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 …

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How to Allow Pop-ups on Safari

How to Allow Pop-ups on Safari

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. …

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