One patch cycle. Unlimited suffering. Monday – The Calm Before the Updates The week started deceptively quiet. Phones rang at a manageable pace. Drew even dared to sip his coffee slowly.Then Microsoft announced: “Critical Security Rollup for All the Things.” James froze mid-sip.Josh whispered: “What if… we just don’t patch?”Minh silently downloaded all updates, stacked…
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…
Chris had one rule in IT: Never trust automation. Yet, despite his constant warnings, the company had decided to roll out a brand-new AI system to “improve efficiency.” It would handle ticket requests, password resets, system updates, and ‘minor decision-making’ for IT. Inner Thought #1: What could possibly go wrong? The AI, dubbed “OptiSync”, had…
Wednesday Afternoon: 3:00 PM By midweek, Jack hoped for a little peace and quiet, but fate had other plans. Annie from HR had sent a frantic email claiming that “the printer has vanished.” Jack scratched his head. Vanished? He headed over to HR, bracing himself for whatever fresh IT chaos awaited him. Sure enough, Annie…
EK Water Blocks (EKWB), a key player in the liquid cooling market, has been grappling with significant financial and operational challenges in 2024. The company, known for its high-performance cooling solutions, has acknowledged a series of issues, including delayed payments to employees, contractors, and business partners, sparking widespread controversy in the tech community. What Happened?…
Overview In this updated guide, we will cover the process of setting up a VLAN with DHCP enabled on a /24 subnet. We will assign this configuration to a VLAN using a Zyxel Flex 100 Router, propagate it through Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, and assign the VLAN to a specific SSID using UniFi Access Points. 1….
With the approval behind him, Chris was ready to tackle the next phase: ordering the new phones. He chose a reputable vendor, finalized the specs, and hit “submit” with a sigh of relief. For about 48 hours, everything seemed fine. Then came the dreaded email:“Dear Valued Customer, due to unforeseen delays, half your order is…
As of July 2025, internet speeds in the United States have seen steady improvement, driven by the expanding deployment of fiber-optic infrastructure. The national average download speed has reached 214 Mbps, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase from 196 Mbps in 2023, according to recent analyses of speed test data. This growth highlights a shift toward…
In today’s hyper-connected world, having a secure home Wi-Fi network is more important than ever. Whether you’re working from home, streaming your favorite shows, or doing some online shopping, a poorly configured network can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks. But fear not—this guide will help you set up a secure and fast Wi-Fi network in…
Endings are just reboots in disguise. Chris sat in the server room—his home, his fortress, his silent scream chamber. The blinking lights reflected in his eyes as he sipped what might’ve been his 3rd or 13th cup of coffee. OptiSync was finally dead. For real this time. He’d wiped it, shredded it, ritualistically banished it…
