Remote Access Computer – PC or MAC

Using Remote Desktop Connection to access a remote computer whilst away has been around for a bit, but what if you want to connect to a Mac from a PC or vice versa – or want to access your Windows/Mac machine from Linux? I came…

Ports Needed for VPN Passthrough

I have had a note on my desk listing the ports needed for Virtual Private Networking (VPN) to work. I’ve used the VPN ports for opening up our firewall and for setting up our QOS (Quality of Service). Here is the list of VPN Ports…

Wireless at McDonalds in the UK

McDonalds have this week announced that free high-speed wireless internet is to be rolled out around their 1200 or so restaurants. This, they say, takes them to the top of the free internet hotspot providers. Check out the details at the cunningly titled www.mcdwireless.com

Using Windows built in Wireless Management

If you buy a new laptop today – more often than not it will come with a wireless management program from the company you purchased the laptop from. This (in theory) should work efficiently with the computers hardware giving you no problems with setting up…

50% of employees blocked from accessing Facebook at work

Research conducted by IT security and control firm Sophos has revealed that 50 percent of workers are being blocked from accessing Facebook by their employers who are worried about the website’s impact on productivity and security, and have therefore put policies or access controls in…