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Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

Posted on 03/07/202524/06/2026 Dickson Victor By Dickson Victor No Comments on Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows
Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a next-generation protection solution that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It provides always on real-time antivirus protection. In this guide, we shall discuss the fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows. Please, see What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus, how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server,…

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Network | Monitoring, Windows, Windows Server

Can’t connect via RDP upon installing Norton 360

Posted on 01/03/202315/08/2026 Christian By Christian 2 Comments on Can’t connect via RDP upon installing Norton 360
Can’t connect via RDP upon installing Norton 360

In an RDP setup, a client connects to another computer running RDP server software. You can use the Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) on Windows, the Microsoft Remote Desktop App on Mac to connect to and control your Windows PC from a remote device. When you allow remote desktop connections to your PC, you can use…

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Anti-Virus Solution, Network | Monitoring, Windows

WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid

Posted on 03/02/202330/06/2026 Christian By Christian 3 Comments on WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid
WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid

Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is the Microsoft implementation of WS-Management Protocol, a standard Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)-based, firewall-friendly protocol that allows hardware and operating systems, from different vendors, to interoperate. In this guide, you will learn how to fix the following error “WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid,…

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Windows

Remote WMI Connection: How to enable or disable WMI Traffic Using Firewall UI

Posted on 21/05/202216/08/2026 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Remote WMI Connection: How to enable or disable WMI Traffic Using Firewall UI
Remote WMI Connection: How to enable or disable WMI Traffic Using Firewall UI

In this article, we shall discuss “Remote WMI Connection: How to enable or disable WMI Traffic Using Firewall UI”. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a collection of Microsoft specifications for configuring and managing devices and applications on a network using Windows computing systems. WMI informs users of the state of local or remote computer systems….

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Windows

How to Install Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Posted on 19/03/202216/08/2026 Imoh Etuk By Imoh Etuk No Comments on How to Install Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
How to Install Apache HTTP  Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

The Apache HTTP Server is the most widely adopted open-source web server, with support across many operating systems such as Linux, Windows, macOS, and Solaris. It is fully customizable with so many powerful features that can be integrated with other modules. It is a cross-platform web server that is free and open-source software released under…

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Linux, Web Server

How to Install Jenkins Automation Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Posted on 13/03/202216/08/2026 Imoh Etuk By Imoh Etuk No Comments on How to Install Jenkins Automation Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
How to Install Jenkins Automation Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

This guide discusses How to Install Jenkins Automation Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Finding automation solutions that work when faced with repetitious technical activities can be a challenge. You can quickly handle tasks from building to delivering software with Jenkins, an open-source automation server. Here are some guides you may be interested in: How to…

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Linux, Web Server

How to fix repeated app-blocking connection alerts from Norton on Mac

Posted on 05/01/202130/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix repeated app-blocking connection alerts from Norton on Mac
How to fix repeated app-blocking connection alerts from Norton on Mac

Norton is an anti-virus or anti-malware software product developed and distributed by NortonLifeLock. I currently use Norton 360 on my Mac and Windows devices. Norton 360 provides you with powerful layers of protection for your connected devices and offers online privacy. For more information, please see the following link. See this guide for how to…

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Mac

Could not open a connection to the host, on the port, connect failed

Posted on 07/04/202015/09/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Could not open a connection to the host, on the port, connect failed
Could not open a connection to the host, on the port, connect failed

Telnet is a client/server application protocol that provides access to virtual terminals of remote systems on local area networks or the Internet. Telnet consists of two components: the protocol itself which specifies how two parties to communicate and the software application that provides the service. For more related Windows Operating System errors you can read…

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Windows Server

How to resolve request timed out when pinging

Posted on 07/04/202015/09/2026 Christian By Christian 1 Comment on How to resolve request timed out when pinging
How to resolve request timed out when pinging

Ping is a network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol network. This command is used for troubleshooting the accessibility of devices between two endpoints. In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve request timed out when pinging. Please see Unable to Ping an EC2 Instance, how…

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Windows Server

How to create a Windows firewall rule on Windows

Posted on 26/03/202003/07/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to create a Windows firewall rule on Windows
How to create a Windows firewall rule on Windows

In this article, we shall discuss how to create a Windows firewall rule on Windows. Windows Firewall filters incoming traffic to help block unwanted network traffic. Optionally, Windows Firewall can also filter outgoing traffic to help limit the risk of malware. Please refer to these similar guides. How to resolve request timed out when pinging…

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Windows Server

How to configure WatchGuard WebCenter

Posted on 16/11/201717/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to configure WatchGuard WebCenter
How to configure WatchGuard WebCenter

In this guide, we shall discuss “how to configure WatchGuard WebCenter”. When you configure WatchGuard WebCenter, you unlock a dynamic, interactive, real-time web UI application. With just a click, seamlessly navigate pages, access detailed log messages, reports, and certificate management. Here are other exciting guides on Microsoft apps to read about: How to Use a Whiteboard…

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Network | Monitoring

How to set up WatchGuard Log Server

Posted on 16/11/201717/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to set up WatchGuard Log Server
How to set up WatchGuard Log Server

In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to set up WatchGuard Log Server. To effectively manage your network security, it’s crucial to set up a WatchGuard Log Server. This key component of WatchGuard Server Center acts as a local database, efficiently collecting log message data from every connected Firebox. Nonetheless, Gain real-time…

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Network | Monitoring

WatchGuard Log and Report Server Installation in a VM

Posted on 10/01/201717/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on WatchGuard Log and Report Server Installation in a VM
WatchGuard Log and Report Server Installation in a VM

The WatchGuard Log and Report Server’s network security core seamlessly integrates with the WatchGuard Server Center. Moreover, This powerful tool serves as a local database, efficiently gathering log message data from all connected Firebox devices. Please see How to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, How to access MySQL Server from command Prompt, and How to delete…

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