Neowin News Feed for: Connection

Why Can't I Connect? 1.9.0

Razvan Serea — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:52:01 +0000

"Why Can't I Connect?" makes it easier to resolve TCP/IP connection errors. Use it to diagnose connections to common server types and create generic clients and / or servers. Read more...

Reversible USB Type-C connector finally ready for production

Byron Hinson — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:48:23 +0000

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group today announced the completion of the USB Type-C spec allowing new devices to have far slimmer USB cables and connectors. It also supports SuperSpeed and USB power upto 100w Read more...

BT Broadband outage affects thousands of UK internet users

James Walker — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:35:09 +0000

Major UK ISP BT has been forced to apologize after many of its millions of broadband users lost internet connectivity partially or totally for a period of a couple of hours earlier this morning. Read more...

Nokia introduces HERE Auto, connecting cars to the cloud

Paul Ferson — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 10:06:39 +0000

Nokia's entry into the world of in-car connection is HERE Auto, connecting cars to the cloud with a number of features revolving around navigation whilst APIs will pave the way for future development. Read more...

Airspace for Wi-Fi could run out by 2020

Paul Ferson — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:20:01 +0000

With Wi-Fi using the finite radio spectrum for transmission of data and the sales of electronic goods skyrocketing annually there are indications the protocol could slow as a result of its popularity. Read more...

Virgin Media is throttling its 50Mb connection

Brad Sams — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:27:49 +0000

Throttling, a word that strikes fear into any heavy Internet user, is a reality in this day of streaming and content heavy websites. Virgin Media is the latest mega-corp to enter this arena and is... Read more...

Microsoft HealthVault Connection Center 1.2 Beta

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:09:44 +0000

HealthVault Connection Center is a utility you can use with your HealthVault account to add data to your Health Records from health and fitness devices such as heart-rate monitors and blood pressure monitors. When you... Read more...

Microsoft HealthVault Connection Center Beta

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:47:21 +0000

Microsoft Releases Universal Remote Desktop Connection

Steven Parker — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:32:48 +0000

As promised earlier, Microsoft's Mac Business Unit (Mac BU) released the Universal Application beta version of its Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client for Mac OS X, version 2.0. "Built from the ground up, the RDC... Read more...

The most expensive DSL connection in the world

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:34:46 +0000

You think your broadband provider is expensive, try $3,355 per month for a 1.5Mbps DSL connection. Welcome to the internet in Kazakhstan. With DSL prices like these, it's no wonder Borat left Kazakhstan behind! A... Read more...

Remote Desktop Connection for XP

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:26:26 +0000

Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) provides a way to use any new Terminal Services features introduced in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" from a computer running Microsoft Windows... Read more...

Nintendo announces Wi-Fi Connection plans for Europe

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:37:49 +0000

15,000 Wi-Fi Connection hotspots will be active in time for the European launch of the service says Nintendo. More than half of the hotspots will be in the UK alone, thanks to deals with BT... Read more...

XP Remote Desktop Connection software [XPSP2 6.0.2600.0]

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:29:10 +0000

This software package will install the client portion of Remote Desktop on any of the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000. (This... Read more...

City first for wi-fi connection

Fri, 06 Aug 2004 11:00:30 +0000

Preston has become the first English city to offer comprehensive wire-free internet coverage in the city centre. The technology, known as wi-fi, means people with laptops and PDAs will be able to surf... Read more...

Troubleshooting Internet Connection Firewall in XP

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:38:54 +0000

The Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) feature of Microsoft Windows XP provides a personal stateful firewall, which provides protection for computers against incoming traffic from the Internet. This article describes how ICF works, how to enable... Read more...

IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall SDK

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 24 Jul 2003 06:51:26 +0000

This download includes the Microsoft IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall Software Development Kit (SDK). This SDK contains all the software required to programmatically manage the features of the IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall. Major components include: IPv6... Read more...

IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall SDK

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 23 Jul 2003 05:51:32 +0000

Quick Info File Name: ip6fwsdk.EXE - Download Size: 193 KB - Date Published: 7/22/2003 - Version: 1.0 Overview This download includes the Microsoft IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall Software Development Kit... Read more...

Unable To Create A Network Connection After You Restore Windows XP

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:33:21 +0000

If you install Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows XP and then use the System Restore feature to restore Windows to a state before the installation of the service pack, you may experience the following... Read more...

Q326886: Win2K: Flaw in Network Connection Manager

Steven Parker — Thu, 15 Aug 2002 08:35:41 +0000

Thanks prasanth for posting this pre-SP4 fix in Back Page News on the forums. This update resolves the "Flaw in Network Connection Manager" security vulnerability in Windows 2000. Download now to prevent a... Read more...

Microsoft Pocket PC Connection Wizard

Steven Parker — Tue, 16 Jul 2002 22:46:15 +0000

Get connected! In addition to being able to synchronize and connect directly to the desktop, your Pocket PC can be used to access e-mail, Web, and other content through wired and wireless connections. These options... Read more...

Xbox-PC connection coming soon?

Fri, 31 May 2002 12:49:51 +0000

Saw this over on IBetaElite, know it's a few days old... An online survey conducted recently by a Microsoft partner indicates that the software giant is considering producing a kit that would let... Read more...