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  2. Network detector - Wikipedia

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    Once a legitimate user connects to the AP, the AP will eventually send out a SSID in cleartext. By impersonating this AP by automatic altering of the MAC address, the computer running the network discovery scanner will be given this SSID by legitimate users. Passive scanners include Kismet and essid jack (a program under AirJack).

  3. User Account Control - Wikipedia

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    Adding or removing user accounts; Changing a user's account name or type; Turning on Guest account (Windows 7 to 8.1) Turning on network discovery, file and printer sharing, Public folder sharing, turning off password protected sharing or turning on media streaming; Configuring Parental Controls (in Windows 7) or Family Safety (Windows 8.1)

  4. IEEE 802.11u - Wikipedia

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    IEEE 802.11 currently makes an assumption that a user's device is pre-authorized to use the network.IEEE 802.11u covers the cases where that device is not pre-authorized. A network will be able to allow access based on the user's relationship with an external network (e.g. hotspot roaming agreements), or indicate that online enrollment is possible, or allow access to a strictly limited set of ...

  5. Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Wikipedia

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    In which the user has to push a button, either an actual or virtual one, on both the access point and the new wireless client device. On most devices, this discovery mode turns itself off as soon as a connection is established or after a delay (typically 2 minutes or less), whichever comes first, thereby minimizing its vulnerability.

  6. System Mechanic FAQs - AOL Help

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    System Mechanic is a performance solution that first deploys a series of complex automated maintenance actions to help keep your PC stable and clutter-free, and then goes to work by precision-tuning dozens of internet, processor, memory, and hard drive settings in real time for maximum system speed and performance.Some of the features include:

  7. Use Autofill to save your username, password, and other info

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    Use Autofill to automatically fill in forms, usernames, and passwords on AOL. If you're using a mobile browser, contact your mobile device manufacturer for help with its Autofill settings. Autofill your info in to forms • Chrome • Safari • Edge • Firefox. Autofill your username and password • Chrome • Safari • Edge • Firefox

  8. Zero-configuration networking - Wikipedia

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    Zero-configuration networking (zeroconf) is a set of technologies that automatically creates a usable computer network based on the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) when computers or network peripherals are interconnected. It does not require manual operator intervention or special configuration servers.

  9. Fix problems reading or receiving AOL Mail

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    Protected mode is enable by default and may interfere with AOL Mail. If you're continuing to have trouble accessing mail, turn Protected Mode off: 1. Click Tools. 2. Click Internet Options. 3. Click the Security tab. 4. Deselect "Enable Protected Mode." 5. Restart Internet Explorer and sign in to AOL Mail again.