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How to Resolve Unusual Traffic from Your Computer Network

Introduction Unusual traffic from your computer network can be a sign of various issues, such as a malware infection, a misconfigured device, a hardware issue, or even a sign that your network is being used for malicious activities. Resolving this issue is crucial to maintaining the security and performance of your network. Here’s how you…

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How to Become (an Ethical) Hacker?

Introduction Are you intrigued by the world of ethical hacking but unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Becoming an ethical hacker is an exciting journey that requires dedication, perseverance, and the right resources. This guide will walk you through a step-by-step roadmap to help you become a proficient ethical hacker, all for free! Developing…

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Windows 11 Notepad: Auto Save Feature Added

Introduction In the realm of text editing, Microsoft’s Notepad has often been overlooked and remained rudimentary through several Windows updates. However, with the advent of Windows 11, this timeless utility has been revitalized, bringing with it a visual and functional overhaul. In this blog post, we shall explore the exciting changes that have taken place,…

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What is Logical Link Control (LLC) All About?

Logical Link Control (LLC) is a sublayer of the Data Link Layer in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. It provides a service interface between the Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer and the Network Layer. LLC Functions: The LLC sublayer is responsible for several functions, including: Multiplexing and demultiplexing – Multiplexing is the process of…

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Discover the Power of WinDirStat (free disk usage analyzer)

What is WinDirStat WinDirStat is a free and open-source graphical disk usage analyzer for Windows. It helps you to understand exactly what’s taking up space on your computer. WinDirStat Features It reads the whole directory tree once and then presents it in three useful views: The directory list, which resembles the tree view of the Windows…

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Basic Types of Servers

Servers are computers that manage and store information for other devices on a network. Their workloads can define them, such as web servers, mail servers, DNS servers, Proxy servers, database servers… Some servers are physical, while others are virtual, meaning they run on software rather than hardware. Physical Servers vs Virtual Servers There are mainly…

Ninite: The Easy Way to Install and Update Your Favorite Software

Ninite: The Easy Way to Install and Update Your Favorite Software

Are you tired of manually installing and updating all of the software on your computer? Look no further than Ninite. A free tool that simplifies the process by allowing you to install and update multiple programs at once. What is Ninite? Ninite is a tool that helps network and system admins install and update software…

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Free SecureCRT Alternatives: Top 5 SSH Clients

SecureCRT is a popular SSH client used by network engineers and system administrators to manage network devices (switch, router, …) and servers securely. However, it is commercial software that requires a license to use. You are in the right place if you are looking for free alternatives to SecureCRT. In this post, we will discuss…