In 1966, the United States government created the first computer network, ARPANET. The network introduced a new way of connecting computers and set the foundation for what would become the Internet.

It's the heart of your network, so it's essential that you get the best possible performance from your server. From a user perspective, the network file server is often both the most forgotten piece ...

Another great benefit of running your own DNS cache is that it can improve performance when browsing the internet. Most home ...

Today's computers make networking easy. Call the local cable or phone company to install a wireless router, change a few settings on each computer, configure a wireless printer and the network is up ...

Over the years I have provided computer consulting services for many businesses. While some of these small businesses have been simple one-man operations, many of them were larger. The thing that I ...

A device that functions as an access control point for users in remote locations connecting to a company's internal network or to an ISP. Also called a "media gateway" or a "remote access server" (RAS ...

There are several ways to troubleshoot the DNS on your network or device. First, try pinging a domain with its IP address.

There's hardly an aspect of life that the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hasn't impacted. And one area of the IT world that is feeling the pinch in network servers. From cancelled conferences to ...

I started doing a little consulting on the side and I recently completed a project for a work acquaintance, and I'm really not sure what to charge for the work. Could you guys look over the scope of ...