This post covers creating and managing a network bridge connection on a Windows desktop computer (laptop). Operating at the data link layer (L2) of the OSI model, a network bridge transparently connects two or more network segments, allowing them to function as a single network. NIC bridging is supported in all versions of Windows and requires no additional third-party software.
- Windows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2022
Network Monitor: Capture and Analyze Network Traffic on Windows
November 12, 2024Microsoft Network Monitor (NetMon) is a classic network diagnostic tool for Windows that is used to capture and analyze all the incoming and outgoing traffic on a computer. Even though…
- Windows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2022
How to Install Node.js and NPM (Package Manager) on Windows
November 12, 2024Node.js is a cross-platform runtime for running server-side (back-end) JavaScript apps outside the browser. This guide describes how to install the Node.js framework and the Node Package Manager (NPM) on…
- Windows 10Windows 11
Remove a Specific Device from the Safely Remove Hardware List on Windows
October 16, 2024The “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” menu in the system tray might contain devices the user never intends to remove. These include USB network adapters, Type-C-connected monitors, SATA/SSD drives…
Starting with Windows 11 24H2, when you perform a clean install or reinstall the OS on a device with a TPM chip and Secure Boot enabled, all drive partitions are…
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Check the Software Installation/Removal History in Windows
October 8, 2024A complete history of software installations, updates, and removals on a computer can be found in Windows Event logs. These logs can also be used to identify the specific user…
- PowerShellWindows 11Windows Server 2022
Run PowerShell Scripts on a Schedule with Task Scheduler
October 3, 2024In Windows, the built-in Task Scheduler can be used to perform an action according to a schedule or when a certain event occurs. This guide explains how to configure a…
Graylog is a full-featured, open-source solution for centralized log collection, storage, visualization, filtering, searching, and analyzing. It can also be used in monitoring tasks and to send alerts. Graylog can…
Widgets are one of the new user interface elements in Windows 11. They are used to display dynamic information on the desktop, including weather, news, and other information from various…
Kiosk mode is a special Windows client lockdown feature used to run only pre-defined (allowlisted) apps in a full-screen mode. All other Windows functionality is locked and unavailable to users.…