How To access remote desktop

Start a Session

Updated: August 25, 2004

Once you have enabled your Windows XP Professional computer to allow remote connections, and installed client software on a Windows-based client computer, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session. You must first establish a virtual private network connection or remote access service connection from your client computer to your office network, or host computer.
To create a new Remote Desktop Connection

1.	Open Remote Desktop Connection. (Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click Remote Desktop Connection.)
2.	In Computer, type the computer name for your computer running Windows XP Professional that has Remote Desktop enabled and for which you have Remote Desktop permissions. Tip To find the computer name, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, click Properties, and then click the Computer Name tab.
3.	Click Connect. The Log On to Windows dialog box appears.
4.	In the Log On to Windows dialog box, type your user name, password, and domain (if required), and then click OK. The Remote Desktop window will open and you will see the desktop settings, files, and programs that are on your office computer. Your office computer will remain locked. Nobody will be able to work at your office computer without a password, nor will anyone see the work you are doing on your office computer remotely.

Note To change your connection settings, (such as screen size, automatic logon information, and performance options), click Options before you connect.
To open a saved connection

1.	In Windows Explorer, open the My Documents\Remote Desktops folder.
2.	Click the .Rdp file for the connection you want to open.

Note A Remote Desktop file (.rdp) file contains all of the information for a connection to a remote computer, including the Options settings that were configured when the file was saved. You can customize any number of .rdp files, including files for connecting to the same computer with different settings. For example, you can save a file that connects to MyComputer in full screen mode and another file that connects to the same computer in 800x600 screen size. By default, .rdp files are saved in the My Documents\Remote Desktops folder. To edit an .rdp file and change the connections settings it contains, right-click the file and then click Edit.
To log off and end the session

1.	In the Remote Desktop Connection window, click Start, and then click Shut Down.The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears.
2.	In the drop-down menu, select Log Off <username>, and then click OK.

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how To access internet through mobile

Mobile email access is easier now than how it used to be. Web searching is possible by phone and you can easily answer important emails even if you have no laptop or WiFi access in the area. Internet connection is possible over the mobile phone and although this method has been accessible for many years now, not many people maximize this option.

1. Using mobile phones as modems - Cell phones can be utilized as computer modems. Laptops are attached to these cell phones and Internet mobile access is possible. Cell phone modem speeds are fast but are still generally slower than regular Internet providers. The mobile phones come with an installation CD that includes tools for connecting to the Internet.
2. Connecting via GPRS - Internet access on your mobile or mobile broadband is possible by connecting via GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). GPRS 2.5G is a packet-switching service. It allows you to access the Internet by sending packets of data over the Internet. You can send and receive email with GPRS. It supports WAP, SMS text messaging and other data communications. When you click on the Web icon on your mobile phone, you get connected to the Internet.
3. Using EDGE technology - There are mobile phones carrying EDGE 2.5G technology. Data transfers under GPRS service reaches 171 Kbps while EDGE 2.5G can send data at speeds of 473 Kbps. Mobile phones with 2.5G technology are configured to GPRS or EDGE, depending on the mobile phone service provider that you are using. AT&T Wireless Mobile Internet, VoiceStream IStream and Cingular Wireless Internet Express offer voice plans with GPRS. Depending on the network and service plan of your mobile service provider, when you click on your mobile phone's Web icon, it automatically connects to the Internet.
   
   
   
4. Connecting via 3G technology - The UMTS (3G) protocol, CDMA (3G) and HSDPA 3.5G (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) service are used for mobile Internet access. Statistics indicate that you can connect to the Internet at land-line speeds or even faster using any of these next-generation wireless networks. HSDPA can send and receive data at the rate of 1.8 Mbps and can even reach a maximum data rate of 14.4 Mbps. Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless have 3G services accompanying their voice plans. These plans may range from paying a $30-$35 surcharge to your regular voice plan or getting a $50 plan that will be inclusive of all costs, voice calls and data downloads.
5. Accessing the Internet using mobile phone networks - There are other technologies now available, which include aircards, the EV-DO and Wi-Max. Aircards are PC cards serving as wireless modems that connect to the Internet using the mobile networks. Various types of aircards are being offered by mobile phone providers like Verizon, Sprint and AT&T together with their service plans. Using CDMA technology, aircards can reach speeds of 30-40 Kbps.

Cellular phone networks are promising better coverage for both voice and Internet services and more people are aware that they may access the Internet using their mobile phones. The future certainly looks bright for mobile phones.

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How to Upload to an FTP Server

FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a method of storing and retrieving files remotely over a network connection. In any FTP connection, there are two participants: the FTP server, which holds the remote files, and the FTP client, which uploads or downloads the files from the server. Files can be uploaded to an FTP server via one of two methods: using an FTP software program such as FileZilla, or by using a web browser.

Instructions

1. 1
   If using a software program, connect to the server using its IP address. This should be provided to you by your IT department, or by the owner of the FTP server.
   
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   If using a web browser, connect to the server using either its IP address or its DNS location. FTP sites and servers are designated by the "ftp://" in front of the address, rather than "http://".
   
3. 3
   Log in if necessary. Some FTP servers allow anonymous logins, which do not require a username or password.
   
4. 4
   Most FTP client software programs use a drag-and-drop interface for ease of use. Simply drag the file to be uploaded from your hard drive to the directory on the server. The file will be transferred.
   
5. 5
   If using a web browser interface, use the buttons in the HTML form to browse to the file you wish to upload, and click "Upload." The file will be transferred.
   

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View and Delete Browser History

For Internet Explorer:
Click on the history button in the icons at the top of the screen, or you can go to the top menu and select "View" - "Explorer Bar" - "History". You can also type "Ctrl" and "H" on the keyboard.
To change the number of days recorded in the browser's history you can select "tools" and "internet options". You should then see a history section within the general tab. There you can change the number of days to keep web pages in your browser's history. You can also click the "clear history" button to erase the record of all web sites visited.
Keep in mind that for Internet Explorer 6, clearing the history will not delete cookies or your temporary internet files. However, deleting history in IE 7 will indeed also delete cookies among other associated files.

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How to Backup a Folder With a Flash Memory Drive

Steps

1. Insert Flash Memory Drive into the USB port on the front, side or rear of the computer.
2. Double click "My Computer" on the Desktop or go to Start - My Computer.
3. Right Click the Shared Documents folder, select "Send To", and then select "Removable Device".
4. If you receive a prompt to overwrite the files currently on the drive, check to make sure you do not want the old versions of the files. If you do not receive the overwrite prompt, then proceed to step 5.
   
5. The files will begin to copy over to the Flash Memory drive. This can take a long time, depending upon the amount of data that is being transferred. When it is complete the "File Transfer" window will disappear.
6. In My Computer, Right Click the Removable Device and select Eject. It will then disappear from the screen and you can unplug the Flash Memory Card from the computer.

Tips

• Make sure your Flash Drive has enough space to store all the documents you want to backup. 256 MB should be plenty for simple Word or Excel documents.
  
• If your flash drive is modern and is formatted properly, you may not need to eject the drive before removing it from your computer. But it is a good idea to eject it and to get into the habit.

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So you want to start a blog? To some, blogging may seem intimidating, but know that it can be a fun way to express yourself on the internet. Here you will find a couple of easy tips to point you in the right direction of starting your own personal blog.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 1
   First you will want to consider the reasoning behind blogging. Do you have creative ideas? Find something that interests you and appeals to you or other readers. Stick with it. You may instead just want a blog to jot down your own life happenings. This is okay too. Whatever it is, make sure you have a worthy subject to blog about!
   
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   Now it is time to find a free blogging service. This is easy. Just use Google! Sites like Livejournal.com and Blogger.com may work for you, but there are tons to choose from!
   
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   Next you will want to find a witty title for your personal blog. Think of something catchy that will perfectly describe your subject matter.
   
4. 4
   Create the look of your blog. You may want to keep it standard, create your own background and look, or use one off of the site. This is entirely up to you.
   
5. 5
   Begin writing! Let all of your inspirations come out into your first post. You may want to write what your blog is going to be about here and address the things you'd like to cover in the future. Thoroughly explain your first post and then post it.
   
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   Now you will want to promote your blog. Social networking websites work best when it comes to this. Spread the word to your friends! They will be able to leave you feedback and pass your blog on for others to see. If you wish for your blog to be private then just keep it to yourself. You may also want to check out the privacy features that your blogging website provides.
   
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   Continue to write! There is nothing worse than an abandoned blog. Keep your material fresh and exciting and in general, just have fun with it!

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how to get free facebook credits ?

If you have found yourself on this article then I can safely assume that you are searching for a way to get free Facebook credits. In case you have stumbled across this article whilst searching for something else, Facebook credits is a virtual currency used to pay for virtual goods in Facebook applications and Facebook games. Each $1 spent is worth 10 credits, in other words each credit is worth $0.10 each. Facebook retains 30% of all revenue which is gained through the sale of credits. In other words, if you use 20 credits worth $2 to pay for a virtual good in a Zynga game then Facebook will retain $0.60 of the revenues whilst Zynga will retain $1.40 of the revenue. Over 50 major games and applications currently use Facebook credits as a payment system, and it has become so popular as a currency that industry experts have speculated that the currency could be adapted to pose a major threat to the dominance of Paypal. Anyway, on with ways to get free Facebook credits!

How To Get Facebook Credits Free

There have been numerous articles, videos and forum posts claiming to have magic ways of obtaining free Facebook credits. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of them are false promises and some even ask for cash in return for the secrets. Now, forgive me if I am wrong, but Facebook credits are not free if you need to pay to find out how to get them. Fortunately for you, I am willing to share my knowledge for free. Here are a number of methods which have at least worked in the past and, hopefully, will still work for you today.

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