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Why is an Intermediate SMTP Server Needed to Send Mail?
As a person learns more about how mail clients, SMTP servers, and the whole online mail system works, they may be curious as to why an intermediate SMTP server is even needed.
How do You Find the IP Address of a Second Computer Directly Connected to the First One by Ethernet?
If you want or need to directly hook up a second computer to your primary one via Ethernet cable, what is the easiest way to find the IP address for the second one? Today's SuperUser Q&A post provides some helpful advice for a frustrated reader.
Are External USB Hard-Drives at Risk from Internal Condensation?
While most of us do not need to pack our external hard-drives with us everywhere we go, there are some people who may need to carry them wherever they travel.
How do You Return All Hyperlinks in a Microsoft Word Document Back to Their Default Blue Style?
We have all done it at one time or another and accidentally changed the style on an important element in a Microsoft Word document we are working on.
Will a USB 2.0 Device Charge Faster if Plugged Into a USB 3.0 Port?
Waiting for your favorite mobile device to fully charge up can try your patience at times, so you may be tempted to try other 'methods' to speed up the process.
Can You Use Multiple Profiles in Google Chrome at the Same Time?
It can become rather frustrating if you have to constantly sign out of one account and log into another one throughout the day just to access and use the multiple online services that are tied to both of them.
How can There be Used Space on an 'Empty' and Freshly Formatted Flash Drive?
When you delete everything from a flash drive and reformat it, you would think it should 'display' as completely empty when checked, but that may not always be the case.
Why was 80 Chosen as the Default HTTP Port and 443 as the Default HTTPS Port?
While many of us are familiar with various ports being assigned for specific purposes or uses, we may not know the particular reason why they were chosen.
Can a Domain Name have Both IPv6 and IPv4 Addresses?
As you learn more about domain names and how the system works, you may find yourself wondering if domain names have both IPv6 and IPv4 addresses.
Why Does the 'Internet of Things' Enforce the Need for IPv6 Addresses?
As the 'Internet of Things' continues to grow and come into its own, just how necessary is it for the 'Internet of Things' to have IPv6 addresses? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious reader's questions.
Which Windows Account is Used by the System When No One is Logged In?
If you are curious and learning more about how Windows operates under the hood, then you may find yourself wondering which "account" active processes are running under when no one is logged into Windows.
Why do Some Windows File and Folder Names Have a Dot in Front of Them?
While most of us just see normal file and folder names on our Windows systems, other people may have encountered something a bit more unexpected - file and folder names with a dot in front of them.
Would Write Performance Improve if a Reformatted Hard-Drive was Filled with Zeroes?
If you are going to reformat a hard-drive, is there anything that would 'improve' write performance afterward or is it something that you should not even worry about? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious reader's questions.
Why Would an SSD Internally Encrypt Data Without a Password?
While many people actively choose to encrypt their data, others may be surprised to find out that their current drive is doing so automatically without input from them.
What is the Equivalent of the (Linux) bin Directory in Windows?
While all operating systems have some things in common, you may find yourself wondering if one type of operating system has a specific 'feature' that another one does.
Can Magnets Damage or Wipe a Laptop's Hard-Drive?
Whether our computer hardware is brand new or a bit older, it never hurts to exercise a bit of caution in order to avoid damaging it.
Why are PDF Files Generated by Microsoft Word so Large?
When your documents are mainly text only in nature, then it would seem like the file sizes for .
How do Hard-Drive Diagnostic Tools Know if a Sector is Bad or Not?
No one likes to think about a hard-drive going bad much less experiencing trouble with one, but how do hard-drive diagnostic tools actually know if sectors are bad or not? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious reader's questions.
What are These Special Folder Names and How do They Work?
When you hear of folder names like {4234d49b-0245-4df3-B780-3893943456e1}, references to a 'god mode' folder, and more, it can definitely arouse your curiosity and make you want to learn all about them.
Do Wi-Fi Router Antennas 'Rotate' in Relation to the Wi-Fi Devices Connected to Them?
If you are new to using Wi-Fi in your home, then you may find yourself curious about how it all works when your devices are connected to your router.