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What is another way to see previous connections? (Client side)

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Final answer:

To view previous connections on the client side, you can use tools or features provided by the operating system, such as 'netstat' command on Windows or Mac, or check the browser history if the context is web browsing.

Step-by-step explanation:

When looking into previous connections on the client side, you can see a history of network activities within your operating system. For example, in Windows, you can view the event viewer or use the command prompt with specific commands like netstat to see active connections including those that were recently made. On a Mac, you might use the console application to check logs or commands like netstat and lsof in the terminal.

If the context is web browsing, most browsers maintain a history that can be accessed through the browser's menu or with the shortcut Ctrl+H (or Cmd+H on Mac). Additionally, some browsers allow you to view all previously saved connections via the settings or preferences menu where you can manage saved sessions.

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Final answer:

To review previous connections on a client side, use commands like 'netstat' in Command Prompt on Windows, or 'netstat' and 'lsof -i' on macOS, and browser history can also be checked for past web connections.

Step-by-step explanation:

To view previous connections on the client side, several methods can be used depending on the operating system and the specific type of connections you're referring to. If you're looking at network connections on a Windows system, you can utilize the built-in command called 'netstat' within the Command Prompt.

The command 'netstat -n' can display a list of active connections, their respective IP addresses, and port numbers. For seeing previously connected Wi-Fi networks, you can go to Network Settings and view the list of remembered networks.

On a macOS, you can use the Terminal and similar commands like 'netstat' or 'lsof -i' for active connections, and for Wi-Fi histories, access the system's network preferences or use the 'airport' utility from the command line. In Linux, the 'netstat' and 'ss' commands are valuable for checking active connections, while Wi-Fi histories can be checked via Network Manager or command line tools such as 'nmcli'.

Browser connections, such as sites visited, can typically be reviewed through the browser history, accessible via the browser's menu or using shortcut keys like Ctrl+H in most browsers.

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