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0Use Netstat to check your Windows PC network traffic
Want to see whose connected to your PC right now? We'll open up the Windows cmd prompt, use Netstat, then use the "Foreign Address" info found to take a look at the connections on the other end.
6How to Rock your Internet Explorer Favorites Bar Toolbar
I'll show you how to literally ROCK your Internet Explorer Favorites toolbar. Add, delete and rename your internet browser shortcuts, as well as some awesome tricks that go beyond normal web surfing.
2The Best Windows 8 Run Command and "CMD" Commands to get you Started
Windows 8 is a Great OS, you just need to know some of the Shortcuts and the Run commands I'm about to show you. Master these Run commands and you'll be flying around Windows 8 like a pro.
5SQL Select Statement
The SQL Select Statement is the the most used, and perhaps, one of the very first SQL commands one should learn to use. Rather than start off with explanations and definitions, I'm jumping right in with the creation of a very simple table, and then giving you several examples of SQL Select commands and the results provided.
0How to Use the Command Line to Remotely Restart a Windows Machine
There are several ways to access, shut down, and restart a Windows machine remotely. The most simple way to shut down a Windows machine is by way of the CMD prompt, which can be accessed by typing "CMD" in the Windows 7 search or Run bar. In this article, I'll show you the simple Windows 7 CMD line Commands that will shutdown or restart a remote PC, along with a few Windows command line options that may come in handy.
6How to Enable Telnet in Windows 7
What is telnet? It's a tool, specifically a "network protocol" used on LAN's (internal networks, like your home or office). It's essentially a remote Windows command "cmd" line interface. There are two components to telnet, a "server" and a "client". In Windows 7 (starting with Windows Vista), telnet does not come pre-installed, but flipping it on is easy. In this article I'll discuss how to enable both the telnet "Server" and the "Client". I'll show communication on both sides.
4How to Backup a SQL Server 2005 Database
Backing up company data is always a priority, and for just about any organization, no matter the size, at the top of the list are SQL databases. Fortunately, both the 2005 and 2008R2 Microsoft SQL Studio Management Server (SSMS) consoles make backing up your Microsoft SQL databases easier then ever. In this article I'll walk you through a typical backup, as well as offer up a few tips that might make your life a bit easier down the road (recovery time).
12How to Block an Email Address on Yahoo! Mail
Spam isn't just a nuisance, its taking away time from our daily lives.The good news is that most of these POP email providers allow you to filter and even block addresses. Yahoo! makes it especially easy to handle these tasks. In this article I'll show you how to filter addresses in Yahoo! (to the trash or a folder), and then I'll show you within Yahoo! how to block an email address permanently.
5How to Use Windows Media Player to Burn CDs
In today's day and age, why in the world would you want to burn music to a CD or DVD? Well, for starters, you can fit approx. 4.7 GB of music on a data DVD. That's over 50 hours of playing time on one DVD. Windows Media Player is one of the easiest, fastest, and best burners I have used, and best of all, it's free and already on your Windows PC. In this article I'll take you step by step through the process of Burning your Music to CDs with Windows Media Player.
2How to Copy Outlook Data to Windows 7
One of the most important files you can back up is your Outlook .pst file. Have you ever thought about how many contacts, important emails, and stored information you have in Outlook?One of the most important files you can back up is your Outlook .pst file. Backing up and Restoring your pst file takes only minutes and can save you countless hours of grief. In this article I'll show you how (Step by Step) copy your Outlook data to a Windows 7 machine using Outlook 2007.
4How to Use VNC Viewer in Ubuntu
VNC (Virtual Network Computing), is a free downloadable tool that allows you to remotely access another PC, and when connected appears as if you're on the remote PC itself. You can even use VNC to go back and forth between Ubuntu (linux) and Windows Operating Systems! In this article, I'll walk you through two different ways to install VNC in Ubuntu.
17How to Install Windows Programs in Ubuntu
Ubuntu is one of the most popular linux operating systems out on the market. Ubuntu 12.4 comes loaded with all kinds of great apps (most of them free), that you can easily download through the Ubuntu Software Center. But what if you Really want to install a favorite Windows application? In this hub I'll show you the Ubuntu Software Center and then walk you through the download and use of Wine 1.4 in Ubuntu 12.4.
2How to Enable File Sharing on Computers
File sharing at home is more of a convenience but quickly becoming a necessity with the integrated web, portable devices, and streaming video. In this hub, I'll explain how to share a folder, the user groups available, and then how to access those file shares from within your network.
0How to Close Multiple Computer Programs at Once
Sometimes throughout our hectic workdays, we get busy, and before you know it, there are dozens of open windows and programs on our Windows desktop. It's a pain to sift through the sea of open windows to find the red "x". In this hub Ill show you how to quickly shut all of those open programs down.
7How to Hide Your IP Address
In my last hub, "How to Check a Computer IP Address", I discussed how to find Both your WAN and your LAN IP's. Your WAN IP is linked to everything you do, everything you search, everything you write, buy, play, etc. There may be times when you wish to safeguard your unique WAN IP. It's easier then you may think. Feel like getting invisible?
3How to Check a Computer IP Address
In this hub I'm going to keep things as simple as possible. I'm not teaching you networking 101. I just want to give you easy, quick ways to determine your IP address, whether it is your WAN or your LAN.
2What is the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR)?
Microsoft's SIR (Security Intelligence Report) is a very comprehensive report published by Microsoft twice a year, But don't let the name fool you, Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report is much more than just the report itself. It's a dynamic website full of great resources, (including all previous SIR editions), tools, threat encyclopedia, a SIR community, video summaries and more.
9How to Make a Computer Like Brand New
There are a few things you can try before buying that New PC! In this hub I show some basic techniques as well as simple "how-to's" on how to make that Computer like (better?) than brand new!
15How to Use a Drain Claw to Unclog a Bathtub Drain
A Drain Claw is one of the easiest and best ways to clean out a clogged drain. They are inexpensive, and really work. In this hub I'll give you practical step by step guidance as I clear out my own clog. Read this hub and you'll never go back to chemicals again.
8Things to Consider Before Buying a Video Camera
Buying a new video camera can be intimidating. You want to get the best camera you can get for your money right? But you don't have to spend a fortune to get what you need. In this hub I discuss some practical tips that will help you with your next video camera purchase.
2Best Tools for Finding Free Wifi
Need to get on a wireless hotspot fast? Need to know where a close open Wi-Fi spot is and wheteher the Wi-Fi is open or not? I've showcased some user friendly, free, and really powerful Wi-Fi scanning tools you can not only use on the road but at home as well.
10Buy the Best Salt - Himalayan Pink, Hawaiian, Fleur De Sel, Sea - From Around the World on eBay
Salts from around the world on eBay. Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Hawaiian Black Sea Salt, French Fler De Sel, Durango Hickory Smoked Salt. I also showcase my favorite Salt and Pepper mills.
10Buy the Best Pepper and Peppercorns from around the World on eBay
Love to cook? Love to Eat? Ever think of trying some new varieties of Pepper? Peppercorns from all over the World can be easily bought on eBay. In this hub I describe some of the best and most exotic peppercorns found on eBay.
6BSOD Screen Saver - A Network Admins Best friend
If you work on PC's, the BSOD screensaver can be your best friend.Just what kind of real world applications does this have? I've listed some choice examples.
3Howlermunkeys Essential Guide to Install, Use, and Tweak Windows 8 ---- Part 2
In this Prts 2 of my Windows 8 Tutorial, I show you how to Navigate (hotkeys), as well as some cool tweaks like a custom desktop shutdown button. By the time you have finished this hub, you should be very comfortable with Windows 8.
5Howlermunkeys Essential Guide to Install, Use, and Tweak Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8 is out and free to download for all who want to check it out. In this multi hub guide, I will walk you through the pre-release download, using the ISO, (on a Real or Virtual Machine). If you have never used a Virtual Machine (VM), I will guide you step by step. Then I will cover using Windows 8 , Metro AND desktop, hotkeys, and tweaks you will want to use. Basically, I'm covering everything, start to finish.
19eBay getting ready to hault sales of all Paranormal Services - Are they Crazy?
As an avid eBay fan, when I first read about eBay's decision to stop the selling of all paranormal services, which includes: spells, magic potions, hexes, healing sessions, and conjuring. I thought , hmmm , haven't they done that already? Then I realized that they haven't. Then fear set in
30RSOE EDIS -- One of the BEST sites I've ever stumbled upon
RSOE EDIS is a real time world map that shows every major world event -- earthquakes, wild fires, disease control, technological disasters, flash floods,.... any given disaster or emergency, and is reported on in a real time interactive map. It is by far one of the best resources I have stumbled upon yet.
36Ten Motivational Sayings YOU can give the Dalai Lama on Google+
The Dalai Lama has over two million followers on Google+, (not surprising), but what really caught my eye were some of the inspirational comments left for the Dalai Lama! People actually leave their own motivation comments for this great man, this great thinker.
15Two Stocks That I thought would be doing Better - Zynga and Facebook
Facebook will have to aggressively look to beat investor expectations each quarter or will suffer more decline. One way not to do that? Get rid of one of your best symbiotic partners – Zynga. My opinion? Facebook and Zynga need get into cooperation mode quickly, before they both split up like angry rock stars and stomp off to do “their own thing”….. only to find out years later that they only sold Gold Records when they were together
2Purchasing a diamond ring? Man Made (lab-created) Diamonds are now Colorless
8QN2BF66ZNDV "Colorless" diamonds, as of the spring of 2012, are now being produced in labs. A few companies have been able to produce yellow and black diamonds, but now they have perfected "colorless" gems. These diamonds are very much REAL, and are created in a matter of days. What is the future of the diamond market? Time will tell.
12Meet Coach Luma Mufleh, the Fugees Family, and her Incredible Mission to help Child Survivors of War.
Meet Coach Luma Mufleh. Who's that? Oh just your average "SUPER" coach who has devoted her life to helping Child War Survivors from War Ravaged countries not only bond with other Children with similar backgrounds on and off the soccer field, but is trying to give them a solid education, and a great start, as well.
21How to Tattoo a company's Brand Name or Logo and how to Get Paid from Them
Want to know how to tattoo a corporate brand name or log on your body for lifetime discounts or even cash? In this hub I'll share some extreme stories and offer up some examples on how to get paid to use your body as advertising space.
32Simple Tips to Keep your Fruits and Vegetables Fresh
Simple tips on how and where to keep fruits and vegetables fresh. I also answer the question - How do those green produce bags work?
16Did You know that some of the beach sand in Florida actually comes from the Sahara Desert?
Sahara Desert Sand can make it all the way to Miami and even to the west coast of Florida.Some of the Beach sand you took home from vacation may actually have come from Africa.
5Top Ten Ways on How to Save Money at the Gas Pump
Given the price of gas these days,. We all need to cut back at the gas pump where we can. This is my Top Ten list on ways to save at the gas pump. Some obvious, some not.
0Love Electronic Music? I'll show you how to use Second Life to attend live DJ sets!
If you love Electronic Music than you need to get into Second Life. Live Dj's from all over the world showcase their talents and original music. You'll hear cutting edge electronic that includea all genre's. Second Life has some of the Best Electronic Music you'll find on the internet.
32Top Ten Craziest and Weirdest Things that ever Sold on eBay
Anyone can sell anything (within the laws that is), and some of the craziest,strangest,weirdest things that have sold over over the years are certainly worth mention in a hub! You won't believe what some of these items sold for on eBay!
4Where Does Wild Ginseng Root Grow? How's about right here in America's National Parks
Did you know that Wild Ginseng root can actually be found right here in America's national parks and private woodlands? In this hub I discuss a problem many National Parks are facing -- Ginseng poaching, as well as some alternatives to stealing ginseng from National Parks such as licensed harvesting and even growing your own.
1How to Filter Your Spam on Your Daily Walk
Fellow HubPage Dogs, I have some practical techniques on how to avoid spam on your daily walks. Hey, you only have a limited amount of time on your walk, do you really want to smell the same spam over and over? In this hub I share techniques to avoid the same old spam during your walk in your hood.
12My Strange Obsession: Collecting Pharmaceutical (Pharma Company) Pens
Collecting Drug rep (pharma) pens can be fun, and really give you some interesting pens to write with. Liufe is short! make a statement by using a pen that stands out! There is a wide variety of drug rep or pharma pens avaiable on ebay.
3Weekend Project for the Super Rich? Space Mining Trillion Dollar Asteroids
Planetary Resources, "A Space Mining Company", plans to mine trillions and trillions of dollars of prescious metals from asteroids in our galaxy. Space Mining is a reality and plans are already under way. There are millions of space rocks (asteroids) in our galaxy waiting to be mined.
5And So the 21st Century Space Race Begins
Tourism. It’s not just for Earth anymore. The official retirement of the Space Shuttle program on August 11, 2011, has given way for some of the top entrepreneurial minds of our time. Space Tourism is now, and the possibilities are jaw dropping.
115 Free Ways to Make your Windows 7 Computer FAST like a PRO
5 Simple Tips to Make your Windows 7 PC FAST. Built in Windows 7 features that can be tweaked to help get that Windows 7 System running faster than ever.
4Ten Best Windows 7 Command Line "CMD Prompt" Commands -Part 2- CMD's to keep you going
The Windows command line is usually dodged by the everyday computer user. This is part 2 of a 2 hub series on the Ten Best Windows 7 Command Line commands to get them started.
17Who invented the Caesar Salad?
The Caesar Salad and Caesar Dressing have been around for ever, but WHO invented them? In this hub I discuss who invented the Caesar Salad and a few variations on the original recipe.
9How to Cloak your Car and make it Invisible
How to make your Car invisible. Cloaking: its not just for science fiction anymore. Mercedes has made their new FCELL invisible using LED matts! Very Cool video
2Investing in the Iraqi Dinar
One of the most interesting items I have seen for sale on eBay is the post saddam era Iraqi Dinar. The Iraqi Dinar used to be worth 3 US dollars per Dinar, and now trades at a value of 1166 Dinar per US dollar. Some say its a waste of time. Perhaps, but at this rate deserves at least a look.
153 Days left in 2012 until the Mayan Apocalypse and the World comes to an END
The Mayan Apocalypse on December 21, 2012, and is just over 80 days away. Does this mean an apocalypse is coming? Will the World end on that date? How did this date end up on the Mayan Calendar? This article discusses Maya civilization, the four Mayan Calendars, and the Winter Solstice in 2012.
4Do You know about Freecycle.Org?
Freecycle.Org is one of the best websites around. Its a large community of people who would rather give there FREE stuff away by posting on Freecycles website , meeting people who are looking for FREE stuff and are posting what they need.
0Why Microsoft Created User Account Control for Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Server 2008R2
Why did Microsoft create User Account Control in the first place? Is UAC really necessary?
0How to P2V to ESXI using an ArcServe D2D backup and Bare Metal Recovery
restoring an ArcServe D2D image in Bare Metal Recovery Mode is one of the easiest and fastest ways to transfer a Physical machine to a Virtual machine (P2V).
5Do You Have Spotify Yet?
Are you Still Paying for Music? Get Spotify! Free music and you can store "playlists" on your PC. Spotify has tons of Integrated apps, a premium version, and more.
9Why does fountain Diet Coke taste better at Mcdonalds?
Why does Diet Coke taste better at McDonald's? There are many speculations, but in this article I get to the bottom line.
4Ten Best Windows 7 Combination Keyboard Shortcuts to get you started
There are many ways to become a more efficient Windows 7 User. Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7 is a great way to start.
2710 Ways to LOOK Smarter than any of your coworkers (and possibly intimidate them with your brain).
You don't have to BE smarter than your coworkers, you just have to LOOK smarter than them. In this hub I'll give you practical advice on how to LOOK smarter than all of your coworkers.., (and possibly intimidate them with your brain).
16The 5 Best Free Tools that will clean your Windows 7 PC like a PRO
Keeping your PC Clean from spyware, malware and tracking cookies will boost PC performance and enhance the websurfing experience.These 5 free Cleaners will Clean your PC like a PRO and best of all they are Free.
7Ten Items you can BUY on eBay that will Save You Money
There is ton of material on what to sell on eBay, but what about items to buy? People are Saving alot of money buying regular household items off of eBay.
4Ten Best Windows 7 Command Line "CMD Prompt" Commands to get you started
The Windows command line is usually dodged by the everyday computer user. These are the Ten Best Windows 7 Command Line commands to get them started.
1Start Using XCOPY to speed up transferring files
People are storing and copying data more then ever. And while its easy to focus on physical hardware to boost performance, using XCOPY is one of easiest ways to speed up file transfers.
0How to Install a Network Printer in ten seconds
You can install a network printer from within Microsoft Windows in less than ten seconds and with just a few clicks of the mouse.
