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How can I tell what internet activity is happening on my machine?
Network activity can happen for many reasons from expected to benign to malicious. There are free tools that allow you to easily see what's happening. (Continue reading...)

How do I get rid of unused network icons in my taskbar notification area?
The area of you Windows taskbar near the clock can have an icon for every network connection. We'll look at how to get only those you care about. (Continue reading...)

My internet connection status shows millions of packets when I'm not doing anything; do I have a virus?
A lot of network traffic can mean several things. It can mean that you're doing a lot on the internet or it could mean that some malware is. (Continue reading...)

What is "Limited Connectivity" and how do I fix it?
"Limited Connectivity" displays when your computer is having problems completing its network configuration. It might as well mean "no connectivity". (Continue reading...)

Why am I being told I'm connected when I'm not?
If your computer is connecting unexpectedly, there are things you should check. You may have spyware, or your email program may have a mind of its own. (Continue reading...)

Why didn't my gigabit network card result in better performance?
Gigabit network cards hold the promise of faster connections and operations. The key is knowing where your other bottlenecks might be. (Continue reading...)

Why does my network connection drop every so often?
Network adapters often try to detect the network speed for you. This can cause problems if both sides are trying to auto-detect at the same time. (Continue reading...)