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Natural Sleep Aids for New Parents

by Marjorie Piercein Health & Fitness

It’s hard getting enough sleep as a new parent. All “been there done that parents” probably have at least one horror story of walking around in a sleep-fogged daze, barely aware of their surrounding, desperately in need of sleep. So how can you ensure you will get the best sleep possible, find more about this, even with an “eating-round-the-clock” newborn in the house? Read on for ten sleep-inducing tricks.

1. Relaxation techniques. The stress of being a new parent can keep you awake, even if your baby is sleeping soundly. Learn to incorporate a bedtime routine into your busy new schedule, both for your and your baby’s sake. Wind down with some quiet reading with your baby, a warm (not hot) bath, even meditation, can all help you let go of the day’s stresses and settle into a restful night’s sleep.

2. Yoga. According to the website yoga.org, yoga stimulates the central nervous system, which then increases blood flow to the sleep centers of the brain. Yoga then can help you fall asleep faster, sleep better, and actually need less sleep to get through your day – the perfect combination for busy new moms and dads. (http://yoga.org.nz/benefits/physiological_benefits/yoga_insomnia.htm).

Yoga

3. Progressive muscle relaxation. This is actually a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Progressive muscle relaxation teaches your body how to relax before bedtime. Gradually tense, hold, then release your muscles, starting at the toes and working your way up. Breathe deeply while doing so and really feel every little movement of your muscles. I like to personalize it by imagining that I am literally breathing into my muscles, and when I exhale, I relax them, letting the air “leave” the muscles. By the time you reach your head, you should feel relaxed and ready for sleep.

4. Sunshine and exercise. It sounds simplistic, but getting exercise will help get your body going and give you more energy throughout the day, leaving you pleasantly tired at the end of the day. A good cardio or strength training routine will also help you reduce stress. Strive for 30 minutes a day, most days of the week. Adding sunshine to the equation (jogging outside on a nice summer morning, for example) helps keep your body clock in sync, especially helpful if you have a night owl baby.

5. Reduce caffeine and sugar intake. A new parent may rely on a steady diet of Red Bull or other caffeinate sugary beverage or candy bar, but that’s a mistake. The excess caffeine can remain in your body for some hours after consumption, leaving you tossing and turning rather than sleeping. Worse, if you’re breastfeeding, that caffeine can pass through your milk leaving you with a wide-awake baby as well. Limit caffeine or eliminate it altogether for better sleep.

6. Aromatherapy. Essential oils have been used for centuries for healing purposes, and they work. Use lavender, marjoram, or even rose before bed – add a few drops to sunflower oil for a massage, or put a few drops in your warm bath (see point 1). The soft scents will relax you and put you in a calmer state of mind before sleeping. For an added benefit, use the sunflower oil (with no essential oils) to give your baby a massage. Check out this video for details:

http://video.about.com/babyparenting/How-to-Massage-a-Baby.htm.

7. Acupuncture. Acupuncture works much like yoga, in that it calms the central nervous system. The acupuncturist is going to treat your entire person, rather than just the symptoms, leaving you in better health, both physically and mentally, than before. See http://www.acupunctureinsomnia.com/ for more details.

8. Chamomile tea. Chamomile has long been recognized as a sleep aid and relaxing drink. It contains high levels of tryptophan and can promote sleepiness. Drink it as a tea, or take it in capsule form. It’s generally recognized as safe across the board, although people with asthma and pregnant women should discuss the use of chamomile with their doctor first.

9. Valerian. Valerian may smell bad, but it has been shown to have a sleep-inducing effect in animal studies (studies on people are inconclusive, but most anecdotal evidence says it works). If you use any prescription medications, alcohol, or are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor prior to using valerian.

10. Melatonin. Melatonin is made by the body in response to tryptophan, but it is also available in supplement form. It is generally recognized as safe, but like any other supplement, should be taken with caution if you have a pre-existing health condition, are on prescription meds, or are pregnant or nursing – talk to your doctor prior to take melatonin to determine if it’s right for you.

Using one or more of these natural sleep-inducing techniques should ultimately lead to you and your baby getting a better night’s sleep. If possible, sleep share to maximize the benefits – cosleeping can be done safely under certain stringent guidelines (using a cosleeper is safest and most comfortable for most parents). If at all possible, take turns with your spouse, partner, or other helper with various tasks. Even if you are nursing, your partner can still take on certain tasks during the day or night (diaper changes or baths, for example), to take some of the burden off you. And remember, this too shall pass. Your baby will soon be a child, and then a teen, and then your sleepless nights will have a whole new cause.

Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly

by Marjorie Piercein Professional & Personal

Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, you have most likely chosen a realtor, gone over a listing price, and thought of where you want to move to once you’ve sold. But, have you considered the competition? Today, there are tons of homes on the market to choose from. Buyers can view many homes in one day, virtually seeing blocks worth of houses. Will yours get lost in the crowd or stand out amongst the rest? If possible, check out similar homes that are also on the market. Compare what they have to what you have, including listing price, square footage, bedrooms, etc. Most importantly, see how their house is displayed. Meaning, was it clean or a mess? Were you initially impressed at the set up or let down once you walked in? Now think of how you want your house to look and what you can do to get it ready to make that great first impression.

Home staging is a technique that many realtors and decorating professionals suggest when you put your house on the market. It is more than simply cleaning up or doing small repairs. Use these tips to not only save you money, but to maximize your profits by making your home be the one that gets sold. Start on the outside. Look over the front of your house and weed the garden, add inexpensive flowers or potted plants near the front door, and mow the lawn. Remember that while the realtor is getting your house key out and unlocking the front door, your potential buyers will be looking around. On the inside of your house pack away personal items, like family photos, children’s artwork off of the front of the refrigerator, and knick knacks. You aren’t trying to display your personality or show off your belongings. You want to showcase the house and its potential, not impress buyers on who you are. Replace family photos with simple cut outs from magazines of flowers or art in the same frames. Clean out your closets by packing up clothing and items you won’t need in the next few weeks to come. Box up toys and children’s items, too. Not only will this help you when it comes time to moving, since you will already have these things packed up, but it helps not limit their rooms to just “kids rooms”. Let your buyers see the full potential each area has. Wash all linens and if needed, purchase new ones- especially for the Master bedroom. Inexpensive “bed-in-a-bag” linens can transform this space.

Home Staging Tips

Consider getting new curtains or drapes, and hang the curtain rod higher than the window and wider as well. This makes the window space appear larger, and by opening the blinds, it allows natural light to come through. Turn on lights and ceiling fans, eliminate any odors, and stow away any dirty laundry. Don’t forget your garage! Potential buyers look everywhere. Keeping this in mind, don’t overlook your cabinets, drawers, and pantry. Simply organize these areas by cleaning them out, turning cans and other items to face front, and align them neatly. Fold towels in the linen closet. Bathrooms can’t be clean enough! Only hang your prettiest towels on the rods, and don’t leave the damp ones hanging over the shower door. And put the toilet seat covers down! Nothing turns buyers off more than seeing bad habits.

Empty all the trash completely, even if it’s only one or two small things in there. Slip covers for your couches and furniture are not only inexpensive, but make some furniture look brand new and inviting. Maximize space by rearranging furniture if needed, or removing some pieces. Large China cabinets take up a lot of space and can be moved into storage for now. Finally, if you are having an Open House, play relaxing classical music softly throughout the home. This is an old, yet still quite popular trick that many new home builders use for their model homes. Let your realtor take over during this time, and leave the property while the Open House is going on. By the end of the day when you return, you may get the good news of receiving an offer!

Fall Decorating Candles for Your Bathroom

by Marjorie Piercein Home & Harvest

Imagine walking through a Fall meadow full of flowers and the scent of moss and woods nearby. That vision can be as close as your bathroom, if you love having scented candles lit while you bathe after a long hard day at work. Of course, any of the candles on the list below can be lit any time during the day when you need a few moments alone for relaxing. If you prefer, you can set one of these candles on your vanity table instead of your bathroom. Try any of the candles below for the fall season:

This tea leaf pillar candle by Skeem comes in a clear glass holder with a pretty gold Renaissance design on the outside. The candle is pink in color. Light this when you want to take a long hot bath at night before going to bed. Available from Live on Sunset for $20.00. So, read this review article for bathroom products.

If you love chocolate, you’ll wish you could eat this Mayan Hot Chocolate candle. Part of the Andaluz collection by Skeem, the external decoration is purple, green, gold, and black in a Moorish style. Think Alhambra with this candle. Available from Live on Sunset for $20.00.

Roses and geraniums linger on until the end of the fall season. This candle made of vegetable wax contains this very blend of scents. Imagine yourself sitting in your garden while reading a Victorian romance story. By K. Hall Designs and available from Milk for $25.00.

Decorating Candles

Soy candles are popular with those who favor organic candles scented with natural oils. This Lucia thyme flower and coriander candle from Lucie Bernier is the perfect candle for de-stressing while in the tub or shower. Available from Pergolina for $24.00.

The Illume Glacial Jar candle in Kashmir Sun is made of paraffin wax with the scent of bergamot, moss, and white lilies. This can easily be paired with the Maya Hot Chocolate in its Moorish design holder. Kashmir Sun has the colors of gold and turquoise, also in that Middle Eastern design. Available from Anthropologie for $32.00.

Capri Fig Frangipani from Voluspa Japonica comes in a tin decorated in sunflowers. Rose notes are also included in this candle. The three small wicks can be lit while you get ready in the morning before going to work. Available from Anthropologie for $18.00.

L’Occitane offers a verbena candle in a small glass jar with the trademark name on the outside. The verbena used in this candle comes from Corsica, where the flower is used in perfumes. Available from Nordstrom for $23.00.

A Guide on Translation Memory Software for Translators

by Marjorie Piercein Professional & Personal

Are you bi-lingual? Thinking about a career as a translator? As a seasoned translator, there are a few software programs that should be recognized and used before starting any translation job. With the increasing technology, many companies are demanding that a translator provide multiple resources in multiple formats before getting the translation job. Purchasing translation software at first can be very expensive, especially as a freelancer; however it is very important to succeed in the business. A company would not hire a landscape gardener without a rake; therefore one would not hire a translator without translation software.

Translation Memory Software for Translators

One of the important key features is translation memory for any translation software. Translation memory basically takes all translated words and places them into a database for future usage. Therefore, if you translate from Japanese ‘koen ni ikemasen’ to the English equivalent ‘I can’t go to the park’ the software will save both sentences in a database. Later, if this sentence comes up again, either in the current project or later projects, the computer system will automatically translate the sentence for you. In addition, a dictionary will be created to assist in future work. By using translation memory, a translator can complete the work in about a third of the time. In addition, for ongoing projects, consistency can be kept for each project. Since translators are paid per word, the earning potential is the same while spending less time on the project.

The most important software a translator can purchase in SDL Trados. Trados is the world’s leading translation memory software. The new ‘SDL Trados 2006’ includes ‘TRADOS 7.5’, ‘SDLX 2006’ and ‘MultiTerm 7.1’. At first, this software appears to be very technical however after jumping into learning the software, it is very user friendly and can be learned within just a few days. For those of you whom are not very technical, there are online and in-person training classes that can be purchased at a low price. ‘Trados” is a wonderful tool for any translator which provides Translation Memory, Phrase Finder, Term Extraction and a Multi-term desktop. In addition, it is distinguished from other software because it can operate using any file format including: Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003(Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Clipboard Content, QuarkXPress 6.x, Adobe FrameMaker 7, Adobe InDesign CS (InDesign 3.x), Adobe PageMaker 6.5, Adobe Interleaf, HTML, SGML, and XML. It is also compliant with Translation Memory exchange (TMX) level 2.

Secondly, a translator can purchase “Déjà Vu” which is a translation memory software tool developed by a company called ‘Atril’. This software option also provides Translation Memory, Automatic Translation, Example-Based Machine Translation, memory database, terminology database, fuzzy match and exact match options while translating. Working through the program is much easier than ‘Trados’ however does not have an easy to use desktop. But you also need its proper attachment for good results. If you need more info related to consumer experiences, visit here: www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/02/01/2167607/0/en/muama-enence-reviews-best-instant-translator-device-product-review-by-rick-finn.html.

The finally most cost efficient software that is many times compared to ‘Trados” is “Wordfast”. Wordfast is another Translation Memory engine available for Microsoft Word on PC and Mac. It maintains compatibility with Trados and Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-PowerPoint files but also a few others. This software is much easier to use than Trados and Déjà Vu however does not provide as much assistance. For beginner translation freelancers, I would suggest this software since it can be used for free up to 110Kbytes, if purchased the license is much cheaper than the other two options.

translation memory software

These three translation memory software options are all great in their own specific way and can meet the needs of any translator. The list above is ordered in ascending order according to the license cost and technical difficultly. Therefore, if trying to pick among the three choices, order software according to the level of translation needs. If planning on taking a stab at the translation industry, try using Wordfast. If you are a seasoned translator, Trados is a good choice. All three choices give a free trial period to try out all three software options, therefore I would suggest downloading the manual and the software, try it out and then choose which one is right for your needs.

How Do We Use Binocular And Monocular Cues To See In Three Dimensions?

by Marjorie Piercein Technology

Monocular cues and binocular cues are essential to see the images of the objects in our environment clearly. Sometimes monocular cues work well than binocular, and in some conditions, binocular cues work better.

We all use both these cues for visualization, but have you ever thought about how do we use monocular cues and binocular cues in three dimensions? Let me explain; I will provide you the right information to know how we use both cues in three dimensions.

How Do We Use Binocular Cues?

How Do We Use Binocular Cues

We see the objects in our surroundings in three dimensions; when we see an object with two eyes, we use binocular cues.

  • We use binocular cues when we see the world with both eyes from a slightly different angle; that angle is triangulated in our brain to measure the right distance, which is called retinal disparity.
  • We also use binocular cues in three dimensions when we rotate our eyes to focus on the seeing object, which helps us identify how far or near the object is.

How Do We Use Monocular Cues?

We use monocular cues in the following ways in three dimensions.

  • If we do not know the object’s right size, then we feel the larger object is close to us than the smaller object even they are placed at the same place; it is called absolute size.
  • When we observe the rotating objects, it seems that the rotation’s speed is increasing and decreasing when we focus on that object.
  • We use monocular cues when we are familiar with the object’s size, which helps us identify the distance of the object from us.
  • Monocular cues work when we see the same objects with different textures; they look different.
  • When we see the roads’ parallel line when we are driving the vehicle, the more we concentrate and find the difference between the two lines, the distance looks longer to us.
  • Natural things such as dust, heat, vapor, fog and other factors affect our vision when we see the objects from a larger distance.
  • When we see two objects partially overlap, then the object near seems at a lower distance than the other object.
  • If we see the objects from larger distances, it seems blurry and shaky due to natural effectors.
  • Monocular cues work when seeing the objects; if we see the objects in the light, these objects seem near to us than those placed in the dark.
  • When an object moves closer to our eyes, its size feels increasing, which helps determine the object’s place of movement.
How Do We Use Monocular Cues

Final Thoughts:

Both monocular and binocular cues help us to see the objects in our environment. We all use them, but we do not know how we use them. We use monocular cues more than binocular cues to see objects in three dimensions. We have provided you detail about how we use these two cues; if you want to explore your knowledge, look at more info.

How to Get Accurate Weight On Digital Scale?

by Marjorie Piercein Electrical

No matter whatever your purpose of weighting an item, maybe you are measuring the ingredients for the recipe or weighing yourself; accurate measurement is necessary in each case. If your digital scale does not provide you accurate weight, then it is useless.

Digital scales are simple to use, and anyone can operate them, but if you want to ensure that the results are reliable, you need to ensure some measures. I will guide you with some principles that will help you get the accurate weight from your digital scale.

What Are The Principles To Follow To Get An Accurate Weight On A Digital Scale?

What Are The Principles To Follow To Get An Accurate Weight On A Digital Scale

The following simple principles will help you get the right measurements on the digital scale.

Check The Functioning Of The Digital Scale Before Weighing.

When you weigh any of the items on the digital scale, first, you should check the functioning of the digital scale.

Switch on the digital scale, see any problem in its switching on, if no then check the digital numbers, Numbers should be stable and clear to display on the screen. Check the charging of the battery; with a low battery, you may face problems during measurement. So before weighing, make sure charging is sufficient.

How To Place The Digital Scale?

Digital scale provides our measurements under the principle of balancing; a digital scale needs to provide accurate information; it should placed on a flat surface.

Make sure you have placed the digital scale on a smooth and even surface; it will help the digital scale be balanced, and all of the item weight will equally distribute on each part of the digital scale. If you place the digital scale on an uneven surface, you will never get accurate measurements due to unbalancing of weight.

How To Place An Item On The Digital Scale?

No matter whatever item you are measuring, make sure you have placed the item in the center. If you weigh yourself, then stand straight and do not make any movement when measuring weight. A little bit of movement will affect the weight.

Make Sure Reading is Zero Before Weighing.

When you switch on the digital scale, then make sure its reading should be stable at zero. When you switch on the digital scale, its reading will start flicking, but you should wait for a couple of moments. Only weigh the item when you sure the reading is zero. If you face a problem during weighing, then reset the reading at zero and then weight.

Only Read The Stable Reading.

Only Read The Stable Reading

When you first time places the item on the digital scale, it will show some variations, but when it became stable, then it will be the real reading.

Final Thoughts:

The digital scale helps us in weighing many of the items, but its accurate measurement is important than everything. Only accurate results will be helpful and beneficial. Some simple principles such as digital scales proper functioning, placement on a flat place, zero reading at the start, and stable reading at the end make it possible for you to get accurate results. Find out more about how you can get an accurate weight on a digital scale.

Waterless Car Wash: A Great Way to Help the Environment

by Marjorie Piercein Repaire Service

Help the Enivronment by Using a Different Method of Washing Your Car

Yes it is possible without water. With global warming on the rise and increased awareness about eco-system disturbing factors, one is bound to feel guilty when hundreds of liters of water are wasted in car washing. It is high time to revolutionize our car washing. Thanks to the untiring efforts of environmentalists and scientists, a new method and range of car washing products has been devised that actually is waterless.

Help the Enivronment by Using a Different Method of Washing Your Car

These products are more eco-friendly and readily biodegradable. The formula is all 100 percent natural, containing all organic substances. Usually they do not contain any harmful silicon and abrasive agents. These products not only clean and polish but also designed to protect the car. The technique uses a product that contains a mix of ingredients, including wetting agents, surfactants, lubricants and protect-ants.these wash and wax products also protect your car against dust, rain, bugs, tar, bird droppings and salt. If your neglect has caused your car paint to oxidize, we have good news for you. Use of these products can restore your paint finish by removing oxidation. These products can even remove stains from the interior of your car. Imagine the rugs, seats, headliners etc are all cleaned using a single product, and that too eco-friendly.

Using them is very simple and hassle free. Make sure your car surface is not excessively soiled, or caked with mud or sand. Spray the product on. Leave for a minute and then wipe off with a clean, dry towel. Some polishing or waxing agent may remain on the surface. Buff these agents with a second towel, and there you go. Your car is super clean in no time and without any mess that soap and water creates.

Though this is a relatively new method of washing cars, nevertheless there is a wide range of products available by different companies. Some of them are definitely suited best to your requirements and budget.

There are a few specific products that you can use. There is Freedom Waterless Car Wash, Aquanought, Eco touch, Dri Wash, and many more! Those are just a few reliable waterless car wash products, research and find the one that fits your needs and budgets.

So go waterless; go green. Contribute to a more Eco-friendly planet. Save money while you clean and while you help the environment. It’s the perfect combination! Tell all of your friends so we can aid our planet and save everyone money in the tough economic times that everyone seems to be going through. Enjoy the alternative and be proud of yourself that you are going the extra mile for the planet and for your pocket!

Restoring Old Floors with Home Cleanign Machines

by Marjorie Piercein Technology

If your floors are your pride and joy, then you really want to show them off. But, there’s nothing worse that floors that look dirty or just plain old. Home floor care machines not only clean your floors, but some even buff and polish them. This helps you bring your floors back to their former glory.

But, before you run out and simply buy a home floor care machine, you need to know what to look for. Some brands are better than others. And, you need to always purchase a machine that will do the job for which you are seeking.

Orbiter

Orbiter

The Oreck Orbiter is for bare floors and carpet. It scrubs your carpet to remove stains, oil and grease. It also polishes, waxes and refinishes wood or bare floors. Use this cleaner to bring marble floors back to their original state. Use this machine for deep carpet cleaning to remove built-in or ground-in dirt and stains. Refinish and polish stone flooring. The Oreck Orbiter features brushes that move in random rotations. It has a long shaft that ends in rubber-coated handles. The rubber coating increases comfort and control. This product is safe for wood floors, laminate, stone, tile and slate. Oreck offers a five year warranty on the motor. This machine is strictly for consumers looking to clean their floors.

Lo-Boy

The Mercury Lo-Boy comes with to 6 inch wheels, which makes it easy to across surfaces. The housing is made of aluminum, and it comes with a 66 frame, 1.5 horsepower motor. Rubber runs around the base of the machine to protect your baseboards from damage. This machine is for cleaning bare floors, especially laminate. It has two handles at the top, and all the controls are on the handles. The handles are adjustable and rubber coated. The maximum brush speed is 175 revolutions per minute (RPM). The Mercury Lo-Boy weighs between 96 and 105 pounds depending on the model. Lo-Boy has a variety of different models for different jobs, ranging from consumer to professional use.

TASKI

TASKI Swingo 150 by Diversey is ergonomically designed floor cleaning machines with adjustable speed settings. All the controls are color coded so that you don’t confuse them. This system comes with the Diversey Dry Foam Carpet Care System, which helps the floor dry faster than standard machines. In combination with the cleaner, it helps add shine to your floors. This is a corded machine, which means that you must keep it connected to a power supply while it is in operation. It comes with a squeegee to suck up additional water. TASKI Swingo 150 by Diversey is a compact machine designed for congested areas. This machine is designed for industry professionals, but it’s worth the investment if you have a large house or if you need to frequently clean your floors.

TASKI

Final Thoughts

While you have to order some of these machines from specialty companies or directly from the manufacturer, you can get others from your local hardware or home improvement store.

Lose Weight with a Natural Snack That’s More Powerful Than Diet Pills

by Marjorie Piercein Health & Fitness

There is a natural snack that can help you lose weight, cut your hunger, is very cheap and more powerful than diet pills! I guess you can say it is a miracle of nature. So what could it possibly be you say? As unbelievable as it may seem it is simply apples. Stay with me because it may seem hard to believe that an apple can help that much but it really can. I will explain why and how.

The trick is to eat an apple 15 minutes before every meal. Just doing that is five times more effective than taking a diet pill. An apple “appetizer” will make you eat 200 fewer calories per meal. Compare this to the diet pill Alli that only blocks 34 calories per sitting. The money savings is great also, three apples a day will run you about $1.00. That is quite a bargain compared to the average $4.00 a day you could spend on some prescription appetite suppressants. And when you opt for the apples you can also forget the scary pill side effects like gastric distress, insomnia, and increased heart rate. Apples provide only health benefits, including better digestion, lower cholesterol and cancer protection.

Lose Weight with Natural Snack

So why does this work? It is not just because eating an apple before a meal takes away some of your hunger, there is more to it than that. Three apples will boost your fiber intake by about 15 grams. That is a great advantage because fiber expands in the body, enhancing your feeling of fullness and reducing the likelihood that you’ll over eat other higher calorie foods. Also apples contain pectin, a particularly powerful form of fiber used as a thickener in jams and sauces. Pectin helps keep food in your system longer and is proven to eliminate the urge to eat for up to four hours. Perhaps more important pectin also steadies blood sugar levels, reducing the release of fattening blood sugar hormones. There is no doubting pectins slimming effect on blood sugar and an added bonus is that pectin also helps destroy colon cancer cells.

So how much weight can apple eaters lose? A study took two groups of people who were dieting and had one group use the apple appetizer method. The group who had apples lost an average of 19 pounds of body fat in six weeks. The group that did not averaged only a 3 pound loss. That is an amazing difference.

So if you are ready to start on the apple appetizer plan I suggest that you buy a couple different types of apples so you can switch up if you like. For example if your in the mood for sweet, then gala, golden delicious, or red delicious are the way to go. Change it up to tart with a granny smith, idared, or McIntosh. There are lots of other types you can add, check more details here.

So the bottom line is that three apples a day can keep the fat pants away! If you have always associated dieting with hunger then this is a whole new approach and you may find it to be what finally works for you. Plus you are loading yourself up with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is just a great solution all around!

Linksys Port Forwarding: How to Port Forward Your Router for VNC

by Marjorie Piercein Technology

Port forwarding is a procedure in which you “forward” a request from an Internet computer to an internal network machine. There are several applications that require port forwarding such as web hosting, SQL connections, Remote Desktop, gaming, and VNC applications.

If you want to access any remote control software from the Internet, you must configure the router to allow the signal to pass through the firewall. Every router manufacturer has port forwarding options. Linksys has an easy-to-use interface to port forward for the VNC application, which is a free remote access computer control software.

How to Make a Linksys Connect to the Console

How to Make a Linksys Connect to the Console

The Linksys administrator console is a web-based application, so you connect to the Linksys router using your browser. To navigate to the Linksys console, use the following steps:

  1. Open your browser and enter “192.168.1.1” into the address bar. Type your user name and password. If this is a new Linksys router, the default user name is blank (no value) and the password is “admin.”
  2. Click the “Applications and Gaming” link at the top after the console loads. This screen lists any current configurations, and it is where you set up all your port forwarding configurations.

Set Up VNC Port Forward Configurations

Set Up VNC Port Forward Configurations

The Applications and Gaming section for the Linksys is a list of text boxes and drop-down boxes. To add a setup for your VNC remote desktop connection, follow these steps:

  1. Type “5900” into the external and internal port text boxes. This is the port on which the application runs. VNC also uses ports 5500 and 5800, but you must enter one port at a time for each line item.
  2. Select “Both” in the “Protocol” drop-down box. In the “Application Name” text box, enter a name that identifies your new setup.
  3. Enter your VNC server’s IP address in the “To IP Address” text box. This is where the Linksys router forwards your Internet requests to make a remote access connection, click here for more info.
  4. Check the “Enabled” box and click “Save” in the console.

You must repeat these steps for ports 5500 and 5800. This is all it takes to set up a port forward configuration on a Linksys router. The easiest way to test the configurations is to attempt remote computer access from an external computer at work or at a friend’s house. One warning is to make sure that the VNC software is set up with a user name and password. Any Internet user can access your internal network if the VNC software is set up with no password protection.