Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing is a system of sharing files directly between network users, without the assistance or interference of a central server. Files reside on computers of users all over the world and are shared bit by bit between those users directly. The decentralized nature of peer-to-peer file sharing removes the need for a …
What is a URL? Uniform Resource Locator (URL) forms part of the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and serves as a pointer to where resources are located and the procedure to fetch them. In layman terms, URL is termed as a Web Address. Any link to a file or resource within a website can also be …
Clearing previous Google searches is a straight forward process that can take about one minute to accomplish. It should be noted that unless you’re using the Google toolbar, erasing only the history of Google is impossible. However, since people typically only use one search engine predominately, erasing the search history will only affect Google. Erasing …
Hotmail is a free (i.e. advertiser supported) web based e-mail system that Microsoft Corporation provides. Those who no longer use their Hotmail account can delete it so that people who send them e-mail will receive messages telling them that the Hotmail e-mail address is no longer valid. How to Close a Hotmail Account Log into …
Iertutil.dll is a Runtime utility for Internet Explorer that is essential for Internet Explorer 7 to function properly. If Iertutil.dll is missing, the user may not be able to run Internet Explorer or even boot his/her computer. Iertutil.dll was missing from the Beta version of Internet Explorer 7, causing many users to have to manually …
Even if you’ve only recently opened up a MySpace, there is a good chance that you are receiving emails and profile comments from your friends and others who you do not know. In order to access your MySpace inbox messages, follow these simple steps below. First, log into your MySpace account with your email address …
Viewing one’s house via a satellite is very easy now with programs such as MapQuest.com and Maps.Google.com. Both of these websites provide a user the chance to type in their address and then zoom in on the house with an aerial view taken by a satellite. Google Maps can zoom in a bit more than …
Persons may want to trace an email address for several reasons. For example, a private investigator may need to trace an email address to find out where a person is located or who their service provider is. A server administrator may wish to trace an email address in order to block abusive users or report …
If you use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, you probably have realized that for web pages you have already visited, these links are no longer blue, but purple. Every time you click on a blue link, when you return to that page within a short period of time (usually less than three weeks) the link will be …
The “Server Not Found” error message (“404” error) indicates that the web browser (or client) can communicate with the web server, but cannot find the requested information. An error similar to the “404” is the “Server Not Found” error. This error results from the desired destination server not being able to establish a connection with …