Paying for web hosting isn't ideal in most situations. If you have your own website, hosting it yourself is very acceptable and easy to do, assuming your internet bandwidth permits. Most people want to run a personal site, nothing crazy, so hosting from home on low-bandwidth i ...more
Interested in installing Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) on a machine running Windows Server 2008 R2? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in ...more
Interested in using the Active Directory Administrative Center on a machine running Windows Server 2008 R2? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in j ...more
Want to play your video collection on any media extender, console or AppleTV? Step one is to get your movies off of the DVDs and onto your hard drive! If you're like most people you probably have a huge library of DVDs that you've bought and collected over the years. Unfortuna ...more
Interested in setting up an FTP server on a MS Windows PC? With Microsoft's IIS tools, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just under ten minutes. For more information, includin ...more
With the addition of the OpenSSH client and server in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you no longer have to rely on third-party programs to open an SSH server and connect to a Windows machine. While still a beta feature, this represents a long-overdue update fulfilling a ...more
Want to know how to map FTP server shortcuts on a MS Windows 7 PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just under five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step inst ...more
If you ever use NS lookup in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, you have to permit the machine running it to accept zone transfers. To do so, follow the instructions in this video. This video will show you how to use the name servers tab in DNS to allow machines to receive DNS loo ...more
You may need to perform routine maintenance on your DNS server from time to time by clearing the cache. Servers keep records of the lookups they have performed, and when they become resolved records they can be cleared. Follow the instructions of this how to video to clear the ...more
Most of us stay with a certain computer operating system - or a specific version of that system - because it gives us a great amount of ease. But what if you're using an older edition and it's starting to look a bit, well, outdated? Make your Windows Server 2003 look newer by ...more
People are very opinionated about what version of Microsoft they like. Some people love the easy-to-use nature of classic Windows 2000 and stick with that, whereas others love the upgraded, super sleek Windows Vista version which has its faults but at least looks amazing. But ...more
A custom application directory partition is a method of dividing your DNS servers for replication, and allows replication to occur between domain controllers. This video shows you the process of setting up your own using Windows Server 2008, though it will also work for the 20 ...more
Installing Joomla on a Windows server can be tricky, on Windows running IIS even more so. Installing Joomla 1.5 in this scenario has caused many frustrations.In this video, we take the process step by step and jump over the hurdles that cause some people to wind up pulling the ...more
Use an old PC that has been setup as a server to perform helpful tasks such as backing up computers on your network, storing media files in a central location, share one printer with every computers computer in the house. Visit www.VitaminCM.com for the full article.
Looking for a primer on how to use the Hyper-V Manager built in to release 2 of Microsoft Windows Server 2008? Well, you're in luck, as this guide provides just that. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the MS Windows Server ...more
This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to set up a home server from behind a router using WAMP. You will need a free program called wampserver. Go to their website, download and install the program. Then click on the icon and click ...more
This video explains how to modify your DNS server to perform WINS lookups. Using Microsoft Windows Server 2008, you can perform WINS lookups across several networks which can resolve to a common resource. While Server 2008 cannot act as a WINS server, Server 2003 can.
Get to know Microsoft Windows Server 2008 a little better by spending some quality time with this video. Learn about the start of authority tab in DNS, which includes a number of features, including serial numbers, time to live, responsible person, retry interval and others.
This video explains the different kinds of zones you will come across in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DNS. The video has practical step by step instructions to managing these zones, as well as understanding their different functions and uses, and covers replication.
You can create many types of domain name service records in Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Glue records, CNAME records, mail exchanger and many other types of records are possible. Follow the instructions in this video to learn how to manually create DNS records.
In this clip, you'll see how to install the DHCP role on Windows Server 2008 R2 and how to create a scope. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about five and a half minutes. For more information, includin ...more
Looking for a quick primer on how to redirect a folder on a computer running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions ...more
A reverse lookup zone will allow you to translate IP addresses to fully qualified domain names (FQDN). This can be a tremendous help against phishing in large organization. Keep your network secure by creating a reverse lookup zone in Windows Server 2003 or 2008.
Decorating your home can be difficult for any first time home buyer. It requires patience, a good eye, and an idea of what kind of style(s) that you want to incorporate into your home. In this video tutorial, you'll be focusing on your windows and how to cover them using vinta ...more
Want to set up your own multiplayer server so you can play MineCraft with your friends? From the initial download to your first logon, this tutorial shows you how you can build and set up your own server for multiplayer Minecraft!
Remote desktop in windows is set up with these easy to follow steps. First go to your start menu this is in the bottom left corner of your desktop. In the start menu locate your control panel. In the control panel open up your systems folder. Once this is open click the remote ...more
Welcome back, hacker novitiates! In the next few hacks, we will be breaking into Windows servers. In this installment, we will learn to add ourselves as a user to a Windows 2003 server. Of course, when we have added ourselves as a user, we can come back any time and simply log ...more
EternalBlue was a devastating exploit that targeted Microsoft's implementation of the SMB protocol. Metasploit contains a useful module that will automatically exploit a target, as long as it's vulnerable. But what if we wanted to exploit this vulnerability without Metasploit ...more
Particular vulnerabilities and exploits come along and make headlines with their catchy names and impressive potential for damage. EternalBlue is one of those exploits. Originally tied to the NSA, this zero-day exploited a flaw in the SMB protocol, affecting many Windows machi ...more
Do you have an old PC sitting around somewhere in your garage? Want a dedicated audio server that will play back MP3s, Internet radio, and other digital music files over your home stereo system? This CNET video teaches you how to convert your old PC into an amazing server!
Have you ever wanted to make your own Minecraft server on Windows? This tutorial will teach you how, without having to download Hamachi. The whole process is a lot simpler than you might think, and it will only take a few minutes! You will need: Firefox web browser Computer ...more
Learn about assigning static IP addresses to a Windows 2003 server - a good idea if your server is constantly changing its IP address because of your DCHP server.
File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, is a network protocol made for transferring files in a client and host fashion over a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) network, such as the internet. FTP is integrated into most browsers, and you have probably used it before. It is a common w ...more
To do that click on tools in windows explorer and choose map network drive. Now click on "connect to a web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures" and then click on next and next. Now you have to type your internet or network address for example you type ft ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set up a home group in Windows 7. Begin by clicking on the Start button and select Control Panel. Select Choose home group and sharing options, which is under Network and Internet. Click on the Create a home group button and select ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to install an FTP server on any Windows computer. First, go to the website zftp server. Now, download this and install it on your computer, downloading the free version. When you install it, choose a password and enter your information, then cont ...more
Learn how to make an e-mail server on your home computer to host your own web page and webmail service by following the steps outlined in this video tutorial. You will need a web server, an e-mail server, and a webmail interface. For the server, the most common program is Wamp ...more
When I left off on our last hack, we had hacked into the ubiquitous Windows Server 2003 server by adding ourselves as a user to that system so that we can return undetected at any time. The problem with this approach is that a sysadmin who is on their toes will note that a new ...more
Want to watch Internet television on your television? It can be done! And this home theatre how-to from the folks at CNET TV will show you how to do just that, integrating by integrating a Windows PC into your home entertainment center. For more information, including detailed ...more
When you try running Apache, Joomla, PHP and MySQL at the same time, you should expect a few hiccups. But there are ways to get them running smoothly and effortlessly together, and this video will outline the process of getting your Joomla Content Management system up and runn ...more
This video tutorial shows you how to use a free program to customize the HTC Home plug-in for Windows Mobile touchscreen devices. You can use any Windows Mobile cell phone or other device for this hack. YOu can run applications like Streaming Media on your HTC Home site from y ...more
This how-to video is about how to download and install Windows 7 operating system in the computer. To download and install Windows 7 for free just follow these steps: Two methods are available to download and install Windows 7, Let's see the first method now, Go to Google a ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Home Group networking feature of Microsoft Windows 7 to easily share files and folders between two or more computers. This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more informa ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to convert a Microsoft Windows desktop or laptop computer into a personal web server (or webserver) with XAMPP, an Apache distribution that compes preloaded with PHP and MySQL. Whether you're new to the PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor scripting langu ...more
This video shows you how to install language packs on Windows 7. It can be a bit tricky to figure out where to download these language packs, but this video does a great job explaining where to go. The invitation key needed to access the downloads section on Microsoft's site i ...more
When you're out and about in the dangerous world of Wi-Fi, it's hard for the average computer user to stay protected, or even know what being protected entails. Little do most people know, Windows 7 has a built-in security that few people take advantage of: a VPN (Virtual Priv ...more
There are so many hackers around these days, and they are becoming very smart. So smart that they have successfully taken down many government websites. The most recent attack was on the Department of Justice (DOJ). To read about the history of these hackers, check out Wikiped ...more
In the previous article, we learned how to set up our VPS, configure our PHP server, and developed an in-depth understanding of how the payload works. With all that taken care of, we can get into disguising our payload to appear as an image and crafting the note in the greetin ...more
Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. We will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. Search Systm on WonderHowTo for more DIY episode ...more
This time on the show, bypassing restrictive firewalls with a free and open source virtual private network server for Windows and Linux that will have you connecting back to the home or office with just a web browser! Best of all? It's free! Check out this video for detailed i ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to speed up the Internet connection on a PC running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system by using custom external DNS servers. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, wa ...more
Trying to figure out which music streaming service to subscribe to can be a difficult task when the playing field is so crowded. Each has its benefits, as well as downsides, so finding the right one for your needs and wants can take a lot of overwhelming research. But we've do ...more
SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer. It's an encryption standard used on most sites' login pages to avoid their users' passwords being packet sniffed in simple plain-text format. This keeps the users safe by having all of that traffic encrypted over an "https" connection. So, w ...more
OTW's great Tutorial Hack Like a Pro: How to Save the World from Nuclear Annihilation gives me the inspiration to try this on Win7 sp1. I did this under Bugtraq 2 Black Widow but it works almost similar on Kali-Linux. Step 1: Start All Services Und Run Metasploit On bugtraq ...more
It's finally out. After months of testing, iOS 13 is available to install on your iPhone, which means over 200+ new features you can use right now. The update, released on Sept. 19, can be installed over the air or from a restore image using iTunes in macOS Mojave and older or ...more
Welcome back, my fledgling hackers! Hacking has a long and storied history in the U.S. and around the world. It did not begin yesterday, or even at the advent of the 21st century, but rather dates back at least 40 years. Of course, once the internet migrated to commercial use ...more
Need to know how to get a Windows Server 2008 server ready for the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 service pack? This clip will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process ...more
VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. It is remote control software which allows you to view and fully interact with one computer desktop (the "VNC server") using a simple program (the "VNC viewer") on another computer desktop anywhere on the Internet. The two computers do ...more
Having an SSH or Secure SHell to tunnel your traffic through is something we have talked about many times at Null Byte. As we know, it allows us to securely route and encrypt our traffic through a remote server, effectively anonymizing us and protecting our traffic from all fo ...more
Welcome back, my hacker apprentices! I recently began a new series on digital forensics to show aspiring hackers what the forensic investigator can do and see while investigating a cyber attack. This is the second installment in that series and will focus upon network forensi ...more
Home Screen Customization:
How to Hide and Show Specific Home Screen Pages on Your iPhone
How To:
Apple's Upcoming Repair Mode for iOS Makes Prepping Your iPhone to Be Fixed Easier and More Secure
How To:
Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person
How To:
Add Website Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Home Screen for Fast Access to Web Apps and Bookmarks
News:
Apple Pencil 3 Is Almost Here — And It Comes with Squeeze Gestures and These Other Features
How To:
The Messaging Trick You Never Knew You Needed
How To:
Customize and Use Control Center on Your iPhone for Quick Access to Your Most-Used Apps, Features, and Settings
How To:
11 Features Coming to Apple News on Your iPhone with iOS 17.5 — Including Some Big Ones!
How To:
Apple's Integrating Game Center Leaderboards into News+ Puzzles with iOS 17.5
How To:
Apple Has a Killer New Word Game Puzzle Called Quartiles Hiding on iOS 17.5
How To:
Identify Any Song Playing on Instagram, TikTok, and Other Apps on Your iPhone Using Shazam
How To:
Apple News Gives You More Options for Automatic Downloads on iOS 17.5
How To:
29 New Features and Changes Coming to Your iPhone with iOS 17.5
How To:
Download and Install iOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone — And Try New Features Before Everyone Else
How To:
Download and Install iPadOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone to Explore New Features Before Everyone Else
How To:
Update Your iPhone's Lock Screen with an Attention-Grabbing Note, Reminder, Warning, or Other Custom Message
How To:
Your iCloud Email Lets You Create Aliases to Protect Your Primary Email Address and Organize Your Inbox
How To:
Use Your iPhone's Built-in Image Analyzer to Reveal the Hidden Meaning Behind Symbols, Signs, and More
Text Replacements:
The Secret Weapon to Typing More with Less on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
How To:
Focus Profiles Will Change How You Use Your iPhone — Here's How to Set Them Up for Distraction-Free Experiences
How To:
See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
How To:
Dox Anyone
How To:
Keep Your Night Vision Sharp with the iPhone's Hidden Red Screen
How To:
Use FaceTime's Secret Hand Gestures and Reaction Buttons to Add Animated On-Screen Effects to Your Video Feed
How To:
Add Website Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Home Screen for Fast Access to Web Apps and Bookmarks
Warning:
Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
How To:
Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
How To:
Test Your Samsung Phone by Using Secret Code *#0*#
How To:
The Trick That Lets You Link to Specific Start Times in YouTube Videos Right from Your Phone
How To:
Clone Any Android App on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Without Using Any Third-Party Tools
How To:
Use Odin to Flash Samsung Galaxy Stock Firmware
How To:
If 'Messages' Consumes Too Much iPhone or iCloud Storage, Don't Delete Your Conversations Just Yet
How To:
Enumerate SMB with Enum4linux & Smbclient
How To:
Use Kismet to Watch Wi-Fi User Activity Through Walls
How To:
Target Bluetooth Devices with Bettercap
Android Basics:
How to See What Kind of Processor You Have (ARM, ARM64, or x86)
How To:
Use SQL Injection to Run OS Commands & Get a Shell
How To:
Find Passwords in Exposed Log Files with Google Dorks
How To:
Spy on Traffic from a Smartphone with Wireshark
How To:
Create a Persistent Back Door in Android Using Kali Linux:
How To:
Prevent People Who Have Your Contact Information from Finding Your Instagram Account
Android for Hackers:
How to Turn an Android Phone into a Hacking Device Without Root
How To:
Find Anyone's Private Phone Number Using Facebook
How To:
Boot Your Galaxy S8 or S8+ into Recovery Mode or Download Mode
How To:
Hack Android Using Kali (Remotely)
Advice from a Real Hacker:
How I Would Build the God's Eye of Furious 7
News:
Apple & Samsung Bring Design Patents to the Supreme Court for the First Time 130 Years
How To:
Make Siri Say Whatever You Want Every Time You Connect Your iPhone to a Charger
How To:
Find Vulnerable Webcams Across the Globe Using Shodan
How To:
Check if Your Wireless Network Adapter Supports Monitor Mode & Packet Injection
How To:
Inflate Any Ball Without a Pump or Needle
How To:
Add Unsupported Cards and Passes to Apple Wallet for Quick, Easy Access on Your iPhone
How To:
Make the USB Connection on Your Android Phone Default to File Transfer Mode
How To:
Play The Card Game "Judgment"
How To:
100+ Secret Dialer Codes for OnePlus Phones
How To:
The Complete Guide to Flashing Factory Images on Android Using Fastboot
How To:
Make Perfectly Circular McMuffin-Style Eggs Without Special Tools
How To:
20 Surprisingly Practical Uses for Apple AirTags
How To:
Brute-Force FTP Credentials & Get Server Access
How To:
Make This Amazing 9-Layer Density Tower from Things Found in Your Kitchen
