Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

You can create Hyper-V VMs in Windows 11 using a built-in Windows app or a new developer-oriented tool. Both come with gotchas. Here’s how it all works. Though it may seem that virtual machines, a.k.a ...

We then have to verify the connection. You need to run the command in PowerShell on your workstation and not the server. Test-NetConnection -ComputerName 192.168.21.30 -Port 5985 Make sure to replace ...

Thanks to their lightweight design, massive number of app images, and high compatibility with other tools, Docker containers are amazing for self-hosting FOSS services on your local hardware. Plus, ...

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?