- +1 (301)244-0133
- info@rebnetik.com
- Waldorf, Maryland 20602
How Can We Help?
Popular Articles
Newest Articles
Cloud
- HOW-TO: Open another user mailbox (OWA)
- HOW-TO: Restore Files using Syscloud Backup - GSuite
- HOW-TO: Add Email Account to Your Mobile Device with Outlook Web
- HOW-TO: Access Google Drive in File Explorer
- HOW-TO: Reconnect Google Drive for Desktop
- HOW-TO: Access to your Office 365 Account
- HOW-TO: Change file library locations to OneDrive
- HOW-TO: Change file library locations to Google Drive for Desktop
- HOWTO: Add Azure AD User to local administrator group
- HOWTO: Setup Azure AD Multifactor Authentication as a User
- HOWTO: Open a shared mailbox on your account
Office 365
Google Workspace
20 ARTICLES
Computer
- HOW-TO:Add Printer to Windows 11 Workstation
- HOW-TO: First Time Login and Initial Google Workspace Login
- HOW-TO: Map a Network Drive
- HOW-TO: Clear Cache on a browser
- HOW-TO: Uninstall Applications
- HOW-TO: Find my ip address
- HOW-TO: Change file library locations to OneDrive
- HOW-TO: Change file library locations to Google Drive for Desktop
- HOW-TO: Change the screensaver
- HOW-TO: How to check your update status
- HOW-TO: Check network connectivity
- HOW-TO: Check your DNS
- HOW-TO: Change your desktop background
- HOW-TO: Forget Wireless Network and Reconnect
- HOW-TO: Find your computer name
- HOW-TO: Change your default browser
- HOW-TO: Manually stop a stuck application or process on Windows
- HOWTO: Change the default application for opening PDFs to a browser
- HOWTO: Change your startup apps
- HOWTO: Manage update settings
- HOWTO: Password Protect a Windows file
- HOWTO: Add Azure AD User to local administrator group
- HOWTO: Setup Azure AD Multifactor Authentication as a User
- HOWTO: Open a shared mailbox on your account
28 ARTICLES
Network
4 ARTICLES
Mobile
4 ARTICLES
Applications
4 ARTICLES
Did You Know
1 ARTICLE
Best Practices
1 ARTICLE
DIY
Articles coming soon
Security
1 ARTICLE
1 ARTICLE
Featured Articles
Popular Articles
Newest Articles
Recently Updated Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my ip address?
To find your IP address, follow these steps based on your operating system:
Windows
- Via Command Prompt:
- Press
Win + R
, typecmd
, and press Enter. - In the Command Prompt window, type
ipconfig
and press Enter. - Look for "IPv4 Address" under the active network connection.
- Press
- Via Settings (Windows 10/11):
- Press
Win + I
to open Settings. - Go to "Network & Internet."
- Select "Status" and then "Properties" under your network connection.
- Your IP address will be listed next to "IPv4 address."
- Press
macOS
- Via System Preferences:
- Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner and select "System Preferences."
- Click on "Network."
- Select your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) from the left pane.
- Your IP address will be displayed on the right.
- Via Terminal:
- Open Terminal (you can find it in Applications > Utilities).
- Type
ifconfig
and press Enter. - Look for
inet
under the active network interface (usuallyen0
for Wi-Fi).
Linux
- Via Terminal:
- Open a terminal window.
- Type
hostname -I
and press Enter. - Your IP address will be displayed.
- Via System Settings (varies by distribution):
- Open your system settings.
- Go to "Network" or "Internet" settings.
- Select your active network connection, and your IP address should be displayed.
Finding Your Public IP Address
- Via Web Browser:
- Open a web browser and go to a site like WhatIsMyIP.com, IP Chicken, or Google (search "What is my IP").
- The website will display your public IP address.
- Via Command Line (Windows, macOS, Linux):
- Open Command Prompt or Terminal.
- Type
curl ifconfig.me
and press Enter. - Your public IP address will be displayed.
These methods will help you quickly find both your local and public IP addresses on any major operating system.
How do I reset my password?
Resetting your password varies depending on the type of account or device you need to reset. Here are the general steps for some common scenarios:
Windows
- Local Account:
- From Login Screen:
- Click on the "Reset password" link on the login screen.
- Answer the security questions you set up when you created the account.
- Follow the prompts to create a new password.
- Using a Password Reset Disk:
- Insert the password reset disk or USB.
- On the login screen, click "Reset password."
- Follow the wizard to reset your password.
- From Login Screen:
- Microsoft Account:
- Go to the Microsoft Account Password Reset page.
- Select the reason you need a password reset, then click "Next."
- Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype name you use to sign in.
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity and reset your password.
macOS
- Using Apple ID:
- On the login screen, click the question mark next to the password field, then click "reset it using your Apple ID."
- Enter your Apple ID and follow the prompts to reset your password.
- Using Recovery Mode:
- Restart your Mac and hold down
Command + R
until the Apple logo appears. - Select "Utilities" > "Terminal" from the menu.
- In Terminal, type
resetpassword
and press Enter. - Follow the prompts to reset your password.
- Restart your Mac and hold down
Linux
- Using Recovery Mode:
- Restart your computer.
- Hold down the
Shift
key while booting to enter GRUB menu. - Select "Advanced options" and then "Recovery mode."
- Select "root" to drop to a root shell prompt.
- Type
passwd username
(replaceusername
with your actual username). - Follow the prompts to enter a new password.
Online Accounts (e.g., Google, Facebook, etc.)
- Google Account:
- Go to the Google Account Recovery page.
- Enter your email address and follow the prompts to verify your identity.
- Follow the instructions to reset your password.
- Facebook:
- Go to the Facebook Login page.
- Click "Forgotten account?"
- Enter the email address or phone number associated with your account.
- Follow the prompts to reset your password.
Router
- Using Web Interface:
- Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address (usually
192.168.1.1
or192.168.0.1
). - Log in with the current username and password.
- Navigate to the "Administration" or "Management" section.
- Look for the password reset option and follow the prompts to reset your password.
- Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address (usually
- Using Hardware Reset:
- Locate the reset button on your router.
- Press and hold the reset button for 10-30 seconds until the router reboots.
- Note that this will reset the router to factory settings, including the default password.
How do I find my computer name?
To find your computer's name, follow these steps based on your operating system:
Windows
- Via System Properties:
- Right-click on "This PC" or "Computer" on your desktop or in File Explorer.
- Select "Properties."
- In the "System" window, look for "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings." Your computer name will be listed there.
- Via Command Prompt:
- Press
Win + R
, typecmd
, and press Enter. - In the Command Prompt window, type
hostname
and press Enter. - Your computer name will be displayed.
- Press
- Via Settings (Windows 10/11):
- Press
Win + I
to open Settings. - Go to "System" > "About."
- Your computer name will be listed under "Device specifications."
- Press
macOS
- Via System Preferences:
- Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner and select "System Preferences."
- Click on "Sharing."
- Your computer name will be displayed at the top of the window.
- Via Terminal:
- Open Terminal (you can find it in Applications > Utilities).
- Type
hostname
and press Enter. - Your computer name will be displayed.
Linux
- Via Terminal:
- Open a terminal window.
- Type
hostname
and press Enter. - Your computer name will be displayed.
- Via System Settings (varies by distribution):
- Open your system settings.
- Look for a section like "Details" or "About" where your computer name may be listed.
These methods will help you quickly find your computer's name on any major operating system.