Recent content by skadoo323

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    CCNA cert

    I took ccna classes about 5-6 yrs ago when my high school offered the classes and honestly the class training wasn't the best. I mean I can even read a book on my own. The only part that I liked was the lab part of the class where we actually worked with various Cisco equipment. I do not have...
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    Zone alarm Firewall not allowing sharing

    try what LsDPulsar stated, it should work
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    Slysoft Christmas coupon is back

    i'm pretty cheap as well and purchasing this software was well worth it. i am extremely happy with how the program is constantly being updated.
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    Mobile Broadband

    I have used Sprint since I have my personal cell phone service through them but used the phone as model option and the speeds are comprable to a dsl connection. The same goed with Verizon wireless' laptop cards, which I have used through my employer. The speeds mostly vary on factors such as...
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    if someone were connecting to your wifi

    some options: as mentioned used different password levels consider using MAC filtering maybe don't boradcast your wireless network's name make sure you are not using the default password that the router is assigned when you first set it up
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    Can I do this? Winamp Network Remote control

    under the remote desktop options, there is a option to leave the sound at the remote pc. by setting this option the sound played from you main pc will not be played on the pc you are remoting from. i have a similar setup, but no one else uses the pc i have setup for this.
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    map a local drive on server accross internet

    I agree with RebateMonger. For that reason, I have setup the PC i remote into at home with ftp services as well. A free FTP file server program is Filezilla. Good luck OP!
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    map a local drive on server accross internet

    i've used Himachi for this kind of purpose (in my case pretty much for grad school papers so I can view or edit them at work when I have time and then save it back on my home pc's drive). VNC will work as well, but if you don't need to use your remote pc for anything except to just access files...
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    DEAD: $100 Credit on Statement for Opening Charles Schwab CC

    i think it does b/c when u click the secure tab on the web site it mentions those benefits.
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    Want to host a website from my computer...

    just wanted to give some input. this option does work very well. just make sure to follow the instructions and you will be fine. Thanks JackMDS and JRock!
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    How to tell if someone is using my internet connection?

    usually when you log into your router's admin config setup you can see any mac addresses of devices connected to your network, some even show the PC's name
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    Seriously need help

    are you sure their PCs don't have any firewall software like Norton Internet Security? I have helped a friend with the same issue and it was due to firewall software.
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    Home network (workgroup) with shared printer. How to give work computer (domain) access?

    i have been in the same position. pretty much use "my network places" and browse to the computer that has the printer. when you view that computer it will show any shared devices/files. there it should list the printer. double click on the printer and it will setup to work with your laptop.
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    how to call webpage on server

    If your pc at home is always connected via some broadband connection why dont you use some remote control software like UltraVPN, which lets you remote to your home pc by using a java applet. I've used it at various places to check personal email and it works great.
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    What types of computer based jobs would pay ~ $20.oo+ an hour?

    Just wanted to give some input. I recently graduated in may 05. The make it or break it for getting a job that pays well for college grads is if you experience or not. Alot of my friends who graduated with me never had any internships since most wouldn't offer any type of pay. What they didn't...