Technology for Charities

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  1. Office Network Basics

    Introduction: Hardware Terminology -Demystified


    The Desktop PC and Network adapter


    Often referred to as a "workstation", this is the machine on which...

  2. How to set up a simple network

    This article aims to remove the mystery from networking Windows based PCs.  

    The Scenario

    You have two people working in your office, each with a stand alone PC.  You've...

  3. How can we give secure remote access to our server for staff that work offsite

    "How can we give secure remote access to our server for staff that work offsite?"

    Giving staff the ability to work remotely is certainly a goal woth chasing.  There are many...

  4. "Help! My broadband connection is dead!"

    Find the router.
    Check that there are lights on the font of it.  There most likely be a light to indicate each/any of:

    • power
    • phone line connection...

  5. Connecting a new laptop to the internet

    "I have a pc with a wired broadband connection. I have just bought a laptop. What do I need to get connected to the internet? "

     

     

    Connecting a new Windows laptop...

  6. Broadband Connection Problems

    We need to identify the problem be process of elimination.  Below please finda number of questions to ask yourself and things to investigate in order to find the cause of the problem. ...

  7. Connecting to a wireless network

    You can check if your computer has WIFI enabled by looking at Device Manager.  Right click on My Computer and choose Properties>Hardware>Device Manager.  Look for Network adapters...

  8. Mobile Broadband Speeds

    "I am just wondering do you  have any thoughts on who might be the best broadband provider. I have 3G at home and they are much slower than others I have seen."

    ...

  9. Do I need a phone line for broadband?

    "If I get a wired broadband solution, do I need a telephone line? And can I use it anywhere in the house or am I stuck to one spot?"

     You need a phone line for proper...

  10. Setting up an Intranet 101

    Intranet Solutions

    1. Simple But Clunky Solution
    2. Inhouse Sophistication Solution
    3. The...

  11. Testing Your Broadband Speed

    "How do I check what speed broadband I have?"

     

    There should be something on the bill from a broadband provider which says what service...

  12. Connecting to sqlExpress over VPN

    Also, you would need to make sure that connections can make their way through all firewalls between the client and server.

    The fact that you can connect to SQL Express from any machine on...

  13. What is the most secure way to set-up remote access?

    Take for example LogMeIn.  This neat little piece of software is installed on a desktop PC connected to the internet.  The owner can go to...

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