https://www.groovypost.com The premier source for tech news, tips, reviews and how to galleries Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:18:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png https://www.groovypost.com 32 32 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-no-route-to-host-error-linux/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-no-route-to-host-error-linux/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:15:27 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=256176 If you're plagued with a "no route to host" error on Linux, let's go through some steps to try to fix it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-no-route-to-host-error-linux/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-internet-priority-windows-11/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-internet-priority-windows-11/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:11:04 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=253188 Here's two different ways to change how internet priority is set up on your Windows 11 computer.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-internet-priority-windows-11/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-double-nat-and-how-to-fix-it/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-double-nat-and-how-to-fix-it/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:30:16 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238547 Complex home network setup? You might get double NAT errors while gaming or using an app. We'll explain what double NAT is and how to fix it in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-double-nat-and-how-to-fix-it/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/generate-a-wi-fi-report-on-windows-11/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/generate-a-wi-fi-report-on-windows-11/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:30:22 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=231880 If you're having problems connecting your PC to the wireless network, you can generate a Wi-Fi report on Windows 11 to help you troubleshoot.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/generate-a-wi-fi-report-on-windows-11/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/using-an-apple-iphone-as-a-hotspot-for-tethering/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/using-an-apple-iphone-as-a-hotspot-for-tethering/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:00:04 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=192777 When you need an internet connection, you really need an internet connection. In situations like that, you can use your iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/using-an-apple-iphone-as-a-hotspot-for-tethering/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-an-ip-address/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:34 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=192075 An IP address is one of the most essential building blocks of the internet. It's a unique identifier that computers use to transmit information across the web.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-your-wi-fi-signal-strength/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=184396 Whether you're trying to troubleshoot buffering issues with Netflix or solve device connectivity issues, running a speed test can help. Here is a look at ways to test your signal's strength.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-a-router-why-i-need-one/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:09:35 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=130181 What is a router? A router is a device that handles the flow of information as it travels out of one network and into another. Learn how use modern routers for home networking needs.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-storage-printers-windows-10/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-storage-printers-windows-10/#respond Sat, 20 May 2017 09:00:03 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=107978 Want to share, print, or publish a photo, video, or document? Here are a few ways Windows 10 makes it easy.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-storage-printers-windows-10/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-printer-windows-10/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-printer-windows-10/#comments Fri, 19 May 2017 07:01:55 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=108486 With Windows 10, you can print to a shared printer from any device on your network.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-printer-windows-10/feed/ 8 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-folders-network-macos-windows-10/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-folders-network-macos-windows-10/#respond Thu, 18 May 2017 07:01:21 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=108429 In Windows 10, you can share files easily using your Public folder—or any other folder for that matter. Read on to find out how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-folders-network-macos-windows-10/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-your-android-smartphone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-your-android-smartphone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot/#respond Mon, 06 Mar 2017 13:00:35 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=106309 If you don't have a wired internet connection you can use your Android handset as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's a how to set it up using Android 7.0 Nougat.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-your-android-smartphone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-ethernet-adapter-metered-connection-windows-10/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-ethernet-adapter-metered-connection-windows-10/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:15:11 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=104313 "Set as metered connection" limits Windows 10 from hogging data. Now, you can enable this setting on wired connections.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-ethernet-adapter-metered-connection-windows-10/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/reviews/asus-rt-ac3200-router-unbox-setup-features-overview/ https://www.groovypost.com/reviews/asus-rt-ac3200-router-unbox-setup-features-overview/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2016 16:00:05 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=102895 I got myself a new router. It's faster, has some sweet parental controls, and looks like a spider when you turn it upside down. What's not to love?]]> https://www.groovypost.com/reviews/asus-rt-ac3200-router-unbox-setup-features-overview/feed/ 14 https://www.groovypost.com/tips/microsoft-windows-10-fix-servername-is-not-accessible-a-specified-logon-session-does-not-exist/ https://www.groovypost.com/tips/microsoft-windows-10-fix-servername-is-not-accessible-a-specified-logon-session-does-not-exist/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:05:33 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=102559 Accessing shared drives and shared folders in Windows has always been easy, but if you're using Windows 10, you might happen upon this error. Here's the quick fix. ]]> https://www.groovypost.com/tips/microsoft-windows-10-fix-servername-is-not-accessible-a-specified-logon-session-does-not-exist/feed/ 10 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-join-homegroup-windows-10/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-join-homegroup-windows-10/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:15:44 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=100771 The Windows 10 HomeGroups feature lets you easily share your music, pictures, documents, videos libraries, and printers with other Windows computers on your home network.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-join-homegroup-windows-10/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/forget-wireless-network-windows-10-macos/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/forget-wireless-network-windows-10-macos/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=99679 Occasionally, you may want to forget a known network for security or troubleshooting purposes. Here's how to do it in Windows 10 and macOS.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/forget-wireless-network-windows-10-macos/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-wake-on-lan-windows-10/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-wake-on-lan-windows-10/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:01:38 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=88256 Wake-on-LAN is an advanced feature that can come in handy in many home and business networking scenarios. Here's a look at using it with Windows 10.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-wake-on-lan-windows-10/feed/ 32 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-fastest-dns-server-namebench/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-fastest-dns-server-namebench/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:00:47 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=73855 Choosing an alternate public DNS server can speed up your web browsing, but your mileage may vary. namebench tells you which one is fastest for you.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-fastest-dns-server-namebench/feed/ 5 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prevent-sleep-wake-network-activity/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prevent-sleep-wake-network-activity/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=71975 Are you tired of your Windows PC turning on at random during the day and night? One reason could be network connection activity. But you can disable it.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prevent-sleep-wake-network-activity/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-best-wlan-channel-wifi-router/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-best-wlan-channel-wifi-router/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:05 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=66882 Bad Wi-Fi connection? Slow Internet speeds? Packet loss? Dropped connections? Try changing the channel on your Wi-Fi router.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-best-wlan-channel-wifi-router/feed/ 3 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/block-application-internet-access-windows/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/block-application-internet-access-windows/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:24 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=65680 If you're careful about which programs you download, you probably don't need to worry about them accessing the internet. But even when a program has a good reputation, you don't have to leave your security to good faith.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/block-application-internet-access-windows/feed/ 15 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-8-laptop-wifi-hotspot/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-8-laptop-wifi-hotspot/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:27 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=65151 Microsoft quietly removed the ability to make your Windows 8 laptop a WiFi hotspot for mobile devices. You can still do it though, here’s how using Virtual Router Plus.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-8-laptop-wifi-hotspot/feed/ 4 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-opendns-home-network-router/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-opendns-home-network-router/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00:43 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=64618 Looking for a faster, safer, more reliable Internet experience? OpenDNS gives it to you for free without additional software or hardware. ]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-opendns-home-network-router/feed/ 4 https://www.groovypost.com/news/complete-cisco-online-training-99/ https://www.groovypost.com/news/complete-cisco-online-training-99/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.groovypost.com/?p=60115 Cisco networking online course for only $99 -- this is a great value if you're looking to upgrade your skills or just launching your new career.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/news/complete-cisco-online-training-99/feed/ 1