Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks.
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How can I monitor internet usage in my network?
I need to know which computer is consuming my bandwidth. Is there a tool to do this?
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Software to report internet traffic for home user [closed]
I need a freeware to monitor my internet activity, especially upload and download amounts over time. For instance, I like to see a graph or table that shows the downloaded and uploaded amounts per ...
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How do I diagnose not being able to reach a specific website as an end user?
If I can generally reach web pages on the Internet but can't reach a specific one, how do I troubleshoot what the cause is as an end user?
This question was a Super User Question of the Week.
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Software for measuring internet traffic?
I'm interested in finding a free piece of software for Windows XP & 7 that allows us to measure both incoming and outgoing internet traffic, but not traffic between users of the local network.
I ...
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Free way to share large files over the Internet?
I need to send a approximately 50 MB ZIP file. My email provider will not allow me to send attachments that big.
Is there a free service out there that I can upload my file to and allow someone else ...
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Application for monitoring all applications that are using the internet in Mac OS X
Can anyone introduce me a Mac OS X application that monitors all network activity such as what applications are now connected to the internet and how much bandwidth they use (I mean show bandwidth ...
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What does wwws mean?
I've seen a couple of sites that use wwws in their domain, for example: wwws.mint.com and wwws.whitehouse.gov. I'm sure it has something to do with an extra layer of security.
What does it mean and ...
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How can I send super large files directly to another computer in the Internet for free?
I regulary need to transfer very large files (30 GB) to my friend - financial statistics. I don't have any problem with bandwidth: it is very broad here.
I did some research in the area, so:
1. I ...
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Desktop Internet traffic measurement software
Can you recommend a robust Internet traffic measurement tool you had experience with?
Robustness is important because I've used a couple of such tools but ended up uninstalling them because of ...
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Who provides the Internet service to Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
I've been wondering recently about how the infrastructure of the Internet really works.
I know that I have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that supplies my connection to the Internet.
But what ...
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Surfing the web anonymously
What is the best, fastest, safest way to surf the web anonymously, and how much anonymity can you really achieve?
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How to use one connection to the Internet for VPN and another for accessing other websites?
I have two network cards. If I connect to a network using VPN then to access other websites I have to pass through a proxy server.
Is it possible to use my other network card to connect to the ...
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How does http://to./ work?
So I noticed this on Jeff's twitter. They don't have a tld, it seems?
How've they done this? Magic, bribery, or did a no-tld tld open up recently?
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How To Use Local Internet Connection To Access Internet While Still Connected with VPN [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I make the Windows VPN route selective traffic (by destination network)?
I need to connect to VPN for work purposes, but I want to be able to use my own internet ...
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Is it possible to combine two internet connections to increase performance?
I've got a small home network, 3 PCs plus a laptop or two when the relatives come to visit, connected to a single cable internet connection. Now, as soon as everyone starts using the 'net the ...
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What are some options for transfering large files without using the Internet? [closed]
My employer's Internet connection is extremely slow. It's a $6,000 a month, 9 Mb, bonded T1, shared by over 150 users. It's not untypical to see regular file transfer speeds of 20-100 KBps. And ...
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What exactly happens when you browse a website in your browser?
What happens behind the scenes when we type www.cnn.com in a browser and how does information gets displayed on the screen?
A technical explanation would be highly appreciated.
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How can I make it as difficult as possible to connect to the Internet from my “work computer”?
I can't work. I need to work. But I'm here and on dozens of other sites.
I read Paul Graham's essay about "Disconnecting Distractions" and this is actually something I tried before - using my other ...
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Internet connection using 2 modem at a time
This may be a blunder question. But just for my curiosity Is it possible to use more tha one modem to connect to internet time,To increase speed . If yes How? If No why?
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Why upload rates are lower than download rates in normal internet connections?
I have used dial-up and/or broadband services from many service providers (in India) and one thing I noted is that the upload bandwidth is lower than the download bandwidth.
Is there any reason for ...
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How can I beam my Wifi signal across the street?
So essentially I'm looking to extend my wireless internet to a building that is about 200ft away.
Right now my wireless signal shows, but it is beyond weak. Does anyone know of a resource where I ...
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Good free internet filter
Does anyone know of a good free internet filter for windows vista. I don't want the users of this PC to be able to see any adult websites and photos etc.
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Recursively saving web pages
Is it possible to recursively save all pages on the web which depend on a particular page? Or do I always need to save them one by one?
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How to remote desktop a computer over internet [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Remote connection to a PC over internet
Free remote desktop app good for working with someone computer illiterate?
My sister is beginning to use computer/windows XP ...
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2 Internet connections with VPN
I am connecting to a VPN through my home computer but when I am connected to the VPN I can no longer access the internet on my personal PC. I need to then remote desktop into my PC at work to get ...
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Share internet in Linux
I have an 3.5G USB Modem that I want to share its internet connection in Linux. I tried already, but only got having no internet on my own PC, still without sharing it.
It's really hard to find some ...
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How to establish a ad-hoc Network between 2 Laptops via Wi-Fi?
I have 2 laptops and One of the Laptop is connected to Internet via Ethernet.
I would like to establish a ad-hoc network between these 2 laptops. Any suggestions/pointers would be really helpful.
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How should I choose my DNS?
When I have to choose my DNS I think that I should consider:
Speed
Reliability
Privacy
Control (reports and stats)
The main options that come to my mind, and how I weigh them according to the ...
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How does a hacker in a public WIFI actually view your computer?
I've read that they can see what sites your viewing or even access your computer if you're connected on the same WIFI connection but how exactly?
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Any good utility to track outgoing traffic and requests from win PC? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Monitor all and any internet traffic from my home PC - what should I use?
Hello, need an advice if there is any good utility to track all outgoing traffic, requests to ...
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If the only browser in Windows is dead, how to connect to the Internet?
Lets say you are running Windows and there is only one browser installed. What if one day this browser dies, would it be still possible to connect to the Internet somehow (to search for the solution ...
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Internet monitor/filter solution for home network
I am looking for a simple and cheap way to monitor/filter internet usage on my home network. The solution should not be machine or OS specific, and it needs to be somewhat difficult to circumvent. ...
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On Mac OS X how can I monitor what is using my internet connection?
I've got a relatively limited broadband connection (I live miles from the nearest exchange) and from time to time net access (but nothing else) slows to a near crawl.
I know from a bit of monitoring ...
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How to report a malicious site to Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, etc. so that they will warn users
I completed a project a year ago. Now a few modification were needed.
While trying to test the site, there was an index.html file with a malicious script which had an iframe to another site's jar ...
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How to bridge two different internet connections
I have two internet connection, each with 4mbps bandwidth. I want to join/merge both of them to get 8mbps speed, both routers have WLAN and LAN capability.
How to Double my speed using two routers.
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“Unsplit” article pages on the web
Many articles on the net are split up into multiple pages (commonly called "pagination"). However, this can be quite annoying to read - I would rather have the whole article on my screen at once. In ...
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Why is my internet so slow?
Our home has a reasonably fast internet connection, but a while back one of our laptops (running Vista, connecting over wifi) has been suffering from slowed down internet speeds (about 1/3rd of the ...
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Share internet through dell laptop Windows 7
I have Windows 7 installed on my Dell Inspiron laptop. I want to share internet on my home through wireless!
I can share files but I can not share Internet!
How to do it?
ADSL D-Link
I have ...
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How safe is this computer from intrusion?
Single computer with dynamic IP assigned by ISP, running on Ubuntu 9.04 Live CD, using Firefox, all ports in stealth mode, does not repond to pinging. How safe is this machine from intrusion when ...
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How to turn webpages into pdf?
I mean saving them as a pdf and keep them as a backup for future reference or for future reading
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Broadband cable to wireless
Is there any software out there which can use the cable broadband, which is going into my computer and make it go out wireless with my wifi, so I can use laptops throughout the house?
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How to share broadband Internet connection of one computer with another computer?
I want to share my Internet connection (broadband) in my desktop PC to my laptop. I don't know how to achieve this. My desktop doesn't have Bluetooth. Please suggest a solution.
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Cable Internet connectivity Problem?
I just got Internet cable from Time Warner/ EarthLink. For some reason I tried everything that Time Warner and Earthlink techs told me to do but nothing seems to work. I still can't connect to the ...
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How can I set my computer up for remote SSH access?
I have a Linux machine that I can access by SSH from my laptop when I am inside my house, but when I am using another Internet connection, I can't connect.
What do I need to do?
I have Verizon DSL ...
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How to determine what app is generating network traffic?
Having issues with some app apparently trying to do huge automatic updates and repeatedly failing (and retrying). Keeps sucking up large quantities of bandwidth, and I'd like to put a stop to it. ...
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What is cloud computing?
I hear about "cloud computing" all the time, but don't know what it is.
What is it's purpose?
Why do I need it?
What problems does it solve?
What problems does it create?
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What is an RSS feed? Why would I use one?
Pretty basic question about internet technology:
What is an RSS feed?
Why would I use one?
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How to send automated SMS messages over the internet?
Does anyone know of a service that will send SMS messages over the internet, and can be automated?
Prefer service to:
Be free
Have an API freely available and highly modular
Be open source
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Help me get past China's Great Firewall and reach blocked sites [closed]
I wonder if there are any other users who are annoyed like me by the Great Firewall set by the Chinese Government. If so would you please present me an effective way to get on YouTube? Since it's ...
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How will IPv6 impact everyday users? (World IPv6 Day)
With the current (one hour in at the moment) trial by all the big boys (Google, Facebook, Bing, Yahoo, etc.) I wondered how IPv6 will effect home users and the Internet as a whole.
Will the change ...
