Have you ever wondered whether your USB ports are really delivering maximum power? There are several ways to find out. Windows offers you built-in functions to check the performance of your USB ports.

Locate USB Controllers: In the Device Manager, scroll down and expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" category. Access USB Port Properties: Right-click on an entry named "USB Root Hub," ...

You could try telneting to port 139 from an outside machine. If you get anything other than an access denied, you likely have an open port.

I'd like to be able to Remote Desktop into my school machine from off campus. What would be the best way to see if any ports are not blocked by my school?<BR><BR>I was thinking I could scan my IP (we ...

You can never have too many USB ports on your PC. More USB ports mean more convenient avenues to hook up devices and standalone storage, which allows you to broaden your PC's overall functionality ...