Restarting your router is the first thing to try when your internet goes down, speeds drop, or devices stop connecting. But there’s a right way to do it — a proper restart (not just a quic...
When you need to connect to a printer, access a NAS drive, or troubleshoot a device on your network, knowing its IP address is essential. Here are the quickest ways to find it — whether you can ...
If your internet feels slow, or you want to check whether you’re actually getting the speed you’re paying for, Windows has several built-in ways to check your network speed. Here’s h...
By default, Windows gets an IP address automatically from your router via DHCP. This works well for most devices, but for anything that other computers need to reliably find — like a home server...
Sharing a folder in Windows lets anyone on your network access its contents without needing to physically be at your machine. It’s useful for sharing documents between PCs at home, giving collea...
DHCP is the system that automatically gives every device on your network an IP address the moment it connects. You’ve almost certainly benefited from it without ever knowing it was there. This g...
Pinging a server or website is one of the most useful basic network tests. It tells you instantly whether a device or website is reachable from your PC, and how long the connection takes. It’s b...
Flushing your DNS cache clears out old address records stored on your PC. It’s one of the first things to try when websites won’t load, you’re seeing outdated versions of sites, or y...
Forgotten your WiFi password? Whether you need to connect a new device, share it with a visitor, or write it down somewhere safe, Windows can show you the password for any network you’ve previou...