What is it?
A shortcut/link to a URL visible on the network, by (ab)using UPnP technology.
What does it do?
When Windows users on a network (local subnet) browse their network, they will see icons, with a description. When they double click them, a webpage pops up. Example: On my homeserver eMule runs as a peer-2-peer file sharing application. It features a webinterface and before I had a shortcut installed on each computer/laptop in the house. Now, I have installed the app on my homeserver and they simply double click the device “eMule downloader” from the network. Continue reading