Networking

How to Use Flutter Packages (http)

You don’t need to keep reinventing the wheel in flutter; there’s such a community that shares their pieces of code and functionality. These pieces of code are called packages, and today I am going to show you where you can find these packages, how to install them in your project, and lastly, how to use …

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How to Enable and Use SSH in Windows 10

Microsoft announced in 2015 that an integrated OpenSSH client would be added to Windows. They’ve finally done it, and an SSH client is hidden in the Fall Creators Update of Windows 10. You can now connect to a Secure Shell server from Windows without the need to install PuTTY or any other third-party software. Enable …

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What is a Proxy Server and How Does it Work?

What’s a Proxy Server? A proxy server acts as a gateway between you and the internet. It’s an intermediary server separating end users from the websites they browse. Proxy servers provide varying levels of functionality, security, and privacy depending on your use case, needs, or company policy. If you’re using a proxy server, internet traffic …

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How to Perform a netsh Winsock Reset on Windows (and Why)?

Problems with your internet connection can be aggravating and difficult to troubleshoot. It’s conceivable that a Winsock issue is to blame. Fortunately, rebooting Winsock is straightforward. Why Might You Need to Reset Winsock? Winsock is an application programming interface (API) that connects programs, such as a web browser, to underlying communication protocols, such as TCP/IP. …

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what is mesh wi-fi and how does it work?

Mesh WiFi is a whole home WiFi system built to eliminate dead zones and to provide uninterrupted WiFi throughout your home. Mesh routers enable devices in your network to have faster speeds, greater coverage, and a more reliable connection. While traditional routers broadcast WiFi from a single point, mesh WiFi systems have multiple access points. …

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7 Useful Windows Networking Commands

1. Ping Command The ping command is one of the most often used networking utilities for detecting devices on a network and for troubleshooting network problems. When you ping a device you send that device a short message, which it then sends back (the echo). The general format is ping hostname or ping IPaddress. Example ping www.google.com 2. ipconfig …

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How to Open or Close a Port in Windows 10 Firewall

1. Open the Windows Firewall app in Windows 10 Press the Start button and type “Windows Defender Firewall”. Click the top result to open it. 2. Open advanced iFrewall settings In the left side-bar of the Firewall, click the “Advanced settings” header and press “Yes” to any admin prompts. 3. Click ‘Inbound Rules’ in the sidebar 4. Press ‘New Rule…’ in the …

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How To Install IIS on a Computer Running Windows 8, 10, or 11

Internet Information Services is one of the first things Web Developers using ASP.NET will want to install on Windows (IIS). IIS versions differed between Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Let’s take a look at how to set them up. Install IIS on Windows: To install it, press Windows+r, then enter appwiz.cpl into the …

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