Chris had a policy: if the server room is beeping, it’s already a bad day. So when the entire floor started smelling like burnt toast, he knew something had gone horribly, horribly wrong. Racing down the hall, he burst into the server room to find it glowing with an eerie, flickering orange light. For a…
Chris had been through too much. The VoIP nightmare, the server meltdown, the Barry disaster—it was time for revenge. Nothing destructive, of course. Just a little chaos. A little… rebalancing of the universe. Phase 1: The Planning Chris sat at his desk, fingers steepled like a supervillain. If he was going to prank the entire…
When comparing OPNsense and pfSense, both firewall solutions offer similar core performance on the same hardware, as they are based on FreeBSD. However, their differences become apparent in packet processing, networking optimizations, and resource usage. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences in performance and speed: 1. Packet Processing and Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS) 2. Networking…
Airflow for Optimal Performance When it comes to building or upgrading a computer, many people focus on the CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage—but often overlook one crucial element: the computer case and its airflow. The case is more than just a shell to house your components; it plays a critical role in cooling your system,…
When we think of data centers, most of us picture sprawling, high-tech facilities located on Earth, buzzing with servers, cooling systems, and millions of blinking lights, all processing and storing the vast amounts of data we generate. But as data demand skyrockets and the environmental impact of Earth-based data centers grows, tech companies are looking…
PowerShell and Command Prompt (cmd) are powerful tools in Windows that help users automate and execute various administrative tasks efficiently. Whether you need to map network drives, configure IP settings, or troubleshoot system issues, these command-line tools can save time and effort. Here are the top 20 PowerShell and Command Prompt commands for common tasks….
It was supposed to be educational. It became legendary. Monday – The Spark of an Idea After two weeks of near-death experiences, scorched routers, and printers channeling the spirit of Zeus, James decided the problem wasn’t the clients. “It’s us, people. We’re not educating the public.” Drew groaned audibly. “Please don’t do this.” Too late….
With the upcoming release of HexOS, a new player in the network-attached storage (NAS) operating system arena, the tech community is abuzz with excitement. HexOS aims to combine the best of open-source flexibility with enterprise-level features, setting its sights squarely on popular NAS platforms like TrueNAS. In this blog post, we’ll explore what HexOS has…
With the release of DDR5 RAM (Double Data Rate 5) not too long ago, you might be wondering: how does the new CUDIMM technology differ from the already impressive DDR5? Let’s break it down. What is DDR5? DDR5 is the latest generation of standard memory technology used in many modern computers. It boasts increased bandwidth…
Chris had spent years protecting the office from Barry. Barry was dangerous—not in a criminal way, but in a “this guy once tried to microwave a USB drive to ‘dry it off’” kind of way. So when Steve from accounting announced that Barry would be leading an IT project, Chris immediately felt his blood pressure…
