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How to Find An IP Address of An Email Sender
Emails normally contain the IP address of the sender in the email header. Identifying this IP address can be tricky and its possible to find a wrong one. Follow these instructions to find the sender's actual IP address.
Change the Default SSID on Wireless Access Points and Routers
Wireless access points and routers ship with a default network name (SSID) set by the manufacturer. Change this name to improve the security of your home wireless LAN.
Free Skype Downloads - Internet Phone Software
Downloading Skype software allows you to set up your computer for free Internet phone calling. Free Skype downloads are available for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Pocket PC. Skype allow offers separate toolbar downloads for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Outlook.
Free Proxy List Downloads
Internet proxy servers allow you to (mostly) hide your home IP address and navigate anonymously. However, these free public servers often are taken offline without warning, and some may offer a less reputable service than others. If you are interested in anonymous proxies, you should maintain a free proxy server list to ensure at least one is accessible from your home network at all times.
Look Up Suspicious IP Addresses on DNS Blacklists
One way to confirm whether email or other messages you're receiving are spam is to check its originating IP address against one of the public DNS blacklist - DNSBL - databases available online. This page describes the purpose of DNS blacklists and how to use them.
IP Address Lookup - Forward and Reverse
Several Internet services and network utilities support finding Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Forward IP address lookup converts a server or domain name to an address. Reverse IP address lookup converts the number to the name.
MSN Messenger - Instant Messenger Web Downloads
MSN Instant Messenger is a popular P2P Web application. The MSN Messenger software is available for free download on the Internet. Check these locations to find an MSN Instant Messenger Web download.
Windows Live Messenger Free Download
Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Instant Messenger) is a popular P2P Web application. Windows Live Messenger software is available for free download on the Internet. Check these locations to find a Windows Live Messenger Web download.
Gaim - Download Gaim Instant Messenger
Gaim is a cross-platform instant messenger that supports multiple popular IM network protocols. Download Gaim from the locations listed here.
Dead AIM Free Downloads
Although Dead AIM has changed from free to paid downloads in the newer releases, free downloads for the Dead AIM client application are still available on the Internet. Here are some places to find a free (and paid) Dead AIM download.
AOL Instant Messenger and AIM Express Free Downloads
AOL Instant Messenger is a popular P2P Web application. AOL Instant Messenger software, and a related application called AIM Express, are both available for free download on the Internet. Check these locations to find an AOL messenger Web download.
Replacing the Wi-Fi Antenna On a Wireless Router
Most wireless routers contain a built-in radio antenna that broadcasts its Wi-Fi signal in all directions. Greater Wi-Fi network range can sometimes be achieved by upgrading the router to use a different type of antenna. If your wireless network suffers from limited reach, consider replacing the router's wireless antenna with either a more powerful omnidirectional or a high gain directional one.
Kazaa Lite Resurrection Free Downloads
Kazaa Lite Resurrection adds some improvements to an older version of the Kazaa Lite. Resurrection clients are available as a free download from the following places.
Linksys Router Default Passwords - Administrator Login
Linksys home network routers ship with a default administrator password and user name / IDs set at the factory. This page lists the default passwords and user names for Linksys routers.
Linksys WRT54G Default Password
Broadband routers like the Linksys WRT54G ship with a default password set at the factory. Knowing the WRT54G password is required when first logging into it for administration. Changing the WRT54G default password is highly recommended for security reasons.
Linksys E1000 Default Password
Broadband routers like the Linksys E1000 ship with a default password set by the manufacturer at the factory. Knowing the E1000 password is required when first logging into it for administration.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Downloads
The Internet Explorer 8 is a free Web browser widely used on Windows PCs. Use this guide to find the right free IE8 downloads for your computers.
Free Sony PSP Downloads
The Sony PlayStation Portable can be connected to wireless hotspots or WiFi home networks. Many free Sony PSP downloads are available over these Internet connections. Find interesting PSP downloads at the locations listed here.
Warez P2P Free Download - Warez P2P Downloads
Warez P2P is an alternative client application used to connect to the Ares file sharing network. Warez P2P began as a clone of the standard Ares Galaxy client but has since forked off to become a completely separate application.
eMule and eMule Plus Free P2P Client Downloads
eMule is a popular P2P file sharing client application. Free versions of eMule including eMule Plus that run on Windows and support different languages are available for Internet download. Try these locations to find an eMule download.
Ares P2P Free Download - Ares Galaxy Lite Downloads
Ares Galaxy is a full-featured P2P network with its own file sharing client. Free Ares Lite and Regular Edition client downloads exist along with supporting tools. Locate an Ares download here.
Microsoft Internet Explorer Downloads
Numerous Internet Explorer downloads are available online. Besides full downloads of Internet Explorer 6, service packs, security updates and are also available. Here are the best places to find Internet Explorer downloads.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Downloads
Internet Explorer 7 downloads are available for free online. Besides the Web browser itself, related IE7 service packs and security updates are also essential to keep the application running at maximum efficiency. Here are the best places to find Internet Explorer 7 downloads.
Bit Torrent Free Client Downloads
Bit Torrent is a free P2P file sharing client application. The BitTorrent network protocol is specially designed to efficiently transfer popular files or directories among many users. Here are some places to find a free BitTorrent download.
BearShare Free and Pro Software Downloads
BearShare P2P software downloads exist in both free and Pro versions. BearShare supports free file sharing via the Gnutella P2P network. Check the locations listed to find BearShare software downloads.