DNS Jumper - Hop From One DNS Service To Another, Quickly [Windows]
Switch from one DNS server to another quickly. DNS Jumper is a portable Windows app with a long list of built-in DNS services, and you can even add your own. Do so and you can jump from service to service in just a couple of clicks. By default you use the DNS offered by your ISP, but some people switch to a different server for speed or security reasons. Some DNS services even allow you to bypass region blocking.
Give Your Arduino Project Its Own Mini-Webserver, With An Ethernet Shield
A while ago, I showed you how to setup an internet control system for your Arduino - but it had to stay connected to a computer through USB in order to maintain the internet connection. If you have an Ethernet shield though, that's not necessary Today we're going to look at setting up an Arduino as a basic webserver so we can host our own device control website.
Affordable, Secure and Fast Web Hosting by SiteGround [Giveaway]
Picking the right web hosting service is the very first step for anyone wanting to build a new website. If you don't know where to start, finding one for the right price with the right set of features is close to an impossible mission. That's why we came up with the Best Web Hosting Services page, to help new webmasters along with their decision. More experienced webmasters will agree that switching web hosts is a excruciating process -- one that must, if possible, be avoided at any cost. Therefore, selecting the right web host at the very beginning is crucial. So today, we'll show you what you can expect from SiteGround -- one of the most respected web hosting service providers in the market. We're also giving away 25 1-year shared web hosting accounts from SiteGround valued at $1185!
Amahi On Ubuntu: Must-Have Extras For Your Linux Home Server
A few weeks ago I went through the process of setting up a home server using an old computer, a copy of Ubuntu and Amahi, a free home server that comes with its own repository of extras. Loosely referred to as an "app store" by some, once you’ve set up Amahi, it’s easy to add additional services to your server in just a couple of clicks. If you’ve just installed your home server or are looking for Ubuntu-specific additions then this article is for you.
How To Create A Home Server With Ubuntu, Amahi & Your Old Computer
You’d have thought the world was coming to an end when James discovered that Windows Home Server – Microsoft’s $50 set-and-forget network storage solution – was being axed in favour of a far more expensive successor. Thankfully he soon discovered that all hope was not lost thanks to Amahi, a free Linux-based home server. If you’ve been thinking about doing a spot of home improvement recently then why not start with your very own home server?
What Is a Web Server? [MakeUseOf Explains]
If there is one thing that causes the most confusion for people that are new to the web design game, it's the concept of a web server. When most people think of a "server", they think of a physical machine like a big computer system sitting in some chilled computer room somewhere, or at the very least some computer system sitting in the basement of some hackers house. The truth is that a server in this sense is technically software.
How To Try Out Wordpress, Joomla & More Quickly & For Free In a Virtual Machine With Bitnami
We've talked about setting up a local server before, but the process is still fairly complicated and there's lots of quirks and incompatibliities if you're trying to run it on Windows, leading to nothing but hassle when you actually upload the thing to a real website. What if you could just boot up a virtual machine and have instant access to a Wordpress install to play around with, all contained within a fully functional standardised web server setup?
How To Change Your DNS Servers & Improve Internet Security
Imagine this - you wake up one beautiful morning, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and then sit down at your computer to get started with your work for the day. Before you actually get stuff done, you go over to your favorite browser and type in http://www.makeuseof.com. Within seconds, you're looking at our website and all of our latest posts. But hold on, how the heck did your computer even know where to find MakeUseOf?
How To Connect To Your Terminal Server With Windows Mobile
One of the benefits of using operating systems from the same company is that they have a certain level of compatibility. What this means is that it should be an easy task to connect to a Windows server with a Windows computer and check what is going on, using Terminal Services or its successor Remote Desktop. This compatibility goes beyond desktop devices however.
How To Configure Your Own iPad FTP Server [Jailbreak]
If you've jailbroken your iPad, there are many ways to transfer files to and fro between your trusty tablet and your computer. However, most of them require you to open some kind of application on the iPad-side. If you're willing to invest some little time in initial preparations, SFTP is one hard to beat candidate for iOS file transfers.
How to Create a Hidden Service Tor Site to Set Up an Anonymous Website or Server
Tor is an anonymous, secure network that allows anyone to access websites with anonymity. People normally use Tor to access normal websites, but they don’t have to. If you want to set up your own anonymous website, you can create a hidden service Tor site. Your hidden service website runs entirely within Tor, so no one will know who created and runs the website. Only people using Tor can access it, though.
Create Your Own Home Address Book Server With PHP Address Book
In my entire life, I think I can honestly say that the single most annoying task (and the one I am worst at), is maintaining an updated list of the addresses, phone numbers and birthdays of all of my friends, family and colleagues. Lately I've been looking for an alternative to using a computer application or a mobile app to maintain a contact database. I believe I found the perfect solution.
Build A Central Cloud Desktop In Your Home Or Business With EyeOS
Consider what it would be like if anyone in your family could log into any computer in the house, and access the same central computer system - each person with their own file storage space and desktop setup. Well, by using a cloud desktop solution called eyeOS, you can actually set up such a central "cloud" desktop server right in your home.
Sockso - Your Own Personal Music Server, No Third Party Required
Set up your own personal music server, with a web-based interface that lets you listen to your collection everywhere. Sockso does this, and runs great on Windows, Mac and Linux alike. Google Music and services like it are great. All of your music is moved to the cloud, giving you the ability to listen to it anywhere. There's a tradeoff, though - you're trusting a third party with your music collection.
Set Up a Lightweight Windows Web Server Quickly With Uniform Server
With an obsession with all web-based "things", it should come as no surprise that I am obsessed with lightweight, yet highly-functional web servers. Not long ago, I covered XAMPP mostly because I was searching for a portable web server that I could use to develop and test changes for the design of my blog. For the most part, XAMPP has served me well, but I'm always on the lookout for a competitor service.
Browse Your Website Files Without FTP Using AjaXplorer
If there is one thing that really annoys me about working with a remote web server is the fact that it is still a bit inconvenient to explore and edit those files remotely. Commercial servers offer a much more user-friendly, graphical interface to remotely access your web files. So, it's high time you start upgrading those servers with a few bells and whistles.
Quickly Set Up Your Own Home Intranet With ocPortal
Have you ever thought about what it might be like to have a "portal page" for your family, just like many companies offer to employees? Wouldn't it be convenient to have a central web-based repository of important documents, files and schedules for your family? Luckily, there is an open source Portal that you can install on your own home web server.
How To Set Up Your FreeNAS Server To Access Your Files From Anywhere
FreeNAS is a free, open source BSD-based operating system that can turn any PC into a rock-solid file server. Today I’m going to walk you through a basic installation, setting up a simple file share, and setting things up so you can access your files from anywhere over the Internet using the encrypted secure FTP over SSH option.
Is Windows Home Server The Most Reliable Backup & File Server?
Windows Home Server is one of those obscure Microsoft products that you never knew you needed. It’s rock solid reliable, simple to manage with a familiar Windows interface, and my personal choice for a home file server and backup solution. Let me explain what it is and what it can do for you.
How To Migrate Your Locally Developed Wordpress Site To A Live Server
We’ve talked a lot in the past about running local web servers for development purposes or to try out software such as Wordpress without having to pay for hosting, but how do you take it live once you’re ready to launch? The principles remain the same for any CMS or web software.