Microsoft Access alternatives at a glance
Free Microsoft Access alternatives
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MS Access is widely used office software and enables people with no prior programming knowledge to work with databases. The license for the program, however, is not exactly cheap. Several free alternatives to Microsoft Access promise to do essentially the same thing. But which are the best Microsoft Access alternatives? And can they actually keep up with the range of functions and standard of...

Free Microsoft Access alternatives
netstat commands
netstat commands for Windows, Linux, and Mac at a glance
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You can use the netstat network tool in Windows as well as in macOS and Linux via the respective command line program. Depending on the system you are working with, you only need the appropriate netstat commands to check the status of active and inactive connections. We have summarized all important netstat commands for common operating systems.

netstat commands for Windows, Linux, and Mac at a glance
Free dynamic DNS providers: An overview
The best free Dynamic DNS service providers
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You would like to access your home computer, but you don’t know how? Is your home network, for example, throwing a spanner in the works with constantly changing IP addresses? Dynamic DNS services (DynDNS) can help you here. Find out which DynDNS providers are among the best and what advantages and disadvantages you have with each of them in this overview.

The best free Dynamic DNS service providers
WeTransfer alternatives
WeTransfer alternatives
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Those who have previously worked with WeTransfer, will be all too familiar with its basic principle: users can share large files without logging in or installing software. All you need to enter is the recipient’s email address. This was revolutionary when the platform first launched. However, nowadays numerous WeTransfer alternatives are available.

WeTransfer alternatives
WhatsApp backup with Google Drive
Create a WhatsApp backup with Google Drive
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WhatsApp is a leading communication app. Users share photos, videos, and texts in chats. But a hardware failure or malware could cause all chat history and files to be lost. The solution: create a WhatsApp backup with Google Drive. We show you how to do this.

Create a WhatsApp backup with Google Drive
The best TeamViewer alternatives
Alternatives to TeamViewer
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You don’t always have to use the market leader – this also applies to remote access. TeamViewer is still the most widely-used solution for remote management and online meetings, but there are numerous alternatives on the market which can be considered. We present some serious alternatives to TeamViewer.

Alternatives to TeamViewer
Robocopy backups
Robocopy: A robust Windows tool for secure backups
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Robocopy is the most robust copy program in Windows 10, as it’s not affected by errors or other problems. Its high versatility is one reason for its popularity. Pretty much any backup project can be executed with the numerous options available in Robocopy. In addition to local backups, the command line tool also supports network and cloud backups.

Robocopy: A robust Windows tool for secure backups
How Plesk file sharing works
Plesk file sharing: basics and tutorial
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Plesk is undoubtedly one of the best solution for managing web and other server services. The server administration tool, which impresses with its intuitive interface, can also be used to save files on your own server and publish them to selected users. How exactly Plesk file sharing functions, and how you can set it up is explained in this guide.

Plesk file sharing: basics and tutorial
Traceroute: your digital pathfinder for data packages
What is Traceroute (tracert)?
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Whether at home or at your business: network issues can really grind one’s gears. When ensuring that all the cables have been connected and the settings have been checked multiple times is of no help, it may be time to make use of traceroute or tracert. These help users find the source of all their frustration.

What is Traceroute (tracert)?
Kubernetes Minikube
Minikube: Kubernetes made simple
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Don’t let the simplicity of the lean Minikube Kubernetes distribution fool you – it can do almost everything that a large container system can do. For example, it’s a relatively straightforward way of using the benefits of container technology to develop software. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at Minikube’s functions and how you can use the tool.

Minikube: Kubernetes made simple