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List down the network and internet options in the Windows Control Panel.

The Windows Control Panel provides various options for managing network and internet settings. Some of the options include:

1. Network and Sharing Center: This is the central location for managing and configuring network connections, sharing resources, and troubleshooting network problems.
2. Network Connections: This displays a list of all the network adapters installed on the computer, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
3. Internet Options: This provides access to settings for Internet Explorer, including security, privacy, and connection options.
4. Windows Firewall: This allows users to configure the built-in firewall to protect the computer from unauthorized access.
5. Network and Sharing Center HomeGroup: This allows users to create or join a HomeGroup, which is a group of computers and devices that share files and printers over a network.
6. Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings: This provides access to the settings for each network adapter, including IP address, DNS server, and other network-specific settings.
7. Device Manager: This displays a list of all the hardware devices installed on the computer, including network adapters, and allows users to configure and troubleshoot them.
8. Troubleshooting: This provides access to the built-in troubleshooters for various network and internet issues, including network adapter problems, connectivity issues, and more.

Internet Options: To access these options, you can go to the Control Panel and navigate to the Network and Internet section. Alternatively, you can access these options through the Settings menu in Windows 10 or 11.

If you want to solve a network issue, the first thing you will open up will be the Network Connections tool.

You can open the Network Connections tool via the Control Panel. List down 2 more ways to access the Network Connections tool.

In addition to using the Control Panel, there are several other ways to access the Network Connections tool in Windows:

• Use the Run Command Dialog Box
• Use the Start Menu Search Bar
• Use the Quick Access Menu
• Use the Wi-Fi Icon or System Settings
• Use the Command Prompt
• Use the Windows PowerShell
• Use the Task Manager
• Use the Settings App
• Type “ncpa.cpl” in the text box and press Enter

(Can be Videos or Articles – Provide the Web Links)

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-open-network-connections-tool/

https://www.windowscentral.com/8-networking-command-tools-every-user-should-know-windows-10

https://www.digitalcitizen.life/command-prompt-advanced-networking-commands/

https://www.guidingtech.com/how-to-view-network-connections-in-windows-11/

How to Enable or Disable Network Connections in Windows? Provide 2-3 tutorials examples.

Here are three tutorials on how to enable or disable network connections in Windows:

1. Lifewire provides a tutorial that shows how to disable network connections through the Control Panel. To enable a network connection, right-click on the network and select Enable.
2. TenForums has a tutorial that shows how to enable or disable network adapters through the Settings app. Right-click on the disabled network connection and select Enable.
3. C-SharpCorner provides a tutorial that shows how to enable or disable network adapters using the Command Prompt. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and use the “netsh interface set interface” command to enable or disable the network adapter

https://www.lifewire.com/enabling-network-connections-in-windows-818245

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/106397-enable-disable-network-adapters-windows.html

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/how-to-enable-or-disable-network-adapters-in-windows-10/