Author: Joe Smith
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WHY IS MY PC BLUE SCREENING!?
Well the worst things have been happening… My PC has been blue screen of deathing or BSODing. When this happens it usually means that SOMETHING is going wrong on the PC… Which great right? This 1500 dollar PC is dying… Just what you like to see. What did I do to investigate the issues? There…
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Is it okay to feel burnt out?
Issues Feeling burnt out or feeling down and not interested in things, to me, is normal. As I sit here and try to try a technical blog this morning, I just don’t want to. I don’t feel up to par today. What does that mean? Does it mean that I suck? Probably not. But, man…
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IT/Cyber Certifications for Aspiring Professionals
If you have been around any IT/Cyber Professional, you have probably heard about certifications and how they can raise your market worth. If you are new to the world of IT/Cyber certifications are tests that certify your understanding about the X subject. In today’s market, it is tough to stand out from your peers, certifications…
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Understanding IP Addresses and How They Work
As we get into a deeper understanding of IPs this won’t even get through the crust of the issue of IPs. They are deeper than what can be explained in a simple blog, and I can’t even begin to understand some of them. Unfortunately, I don’t know it all and that’s okay there are experts…
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TCP/IP Model Explained: Why the Change?
The TCP/IP Model The dreaded TCP/IP model. I say that tongue in cheek because the OSI model is the language that I use when referring to networking, “Layer 1 issue.” I seldom use the TCP/IP model, but I understand the change. When we were speaking in the Understanding the OSI Model blog we mentioned that…
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Understanding the OSI Model
The OSI Model The mighty OSI model. You will hear network engineers speak in layers, “oh I found a layer 2 issue and I fixed that.” This is a common occurrence while working in cyber and working with those people. So, what is this cryptic language and what do they mean when they say “Always…
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What are Network Devices – Deeper Dive
As discussed in Why Understanding Networking is Important we said we would explain these devices more in depth. Let’s get into it. What are the differences with all of these devices? How can you expect to see them in the wild? Let’s chat! The Hub When thinking of a layer 1 and the physical layer,…
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Why Understanding Networking is Important in 2025
A computer network is designed to connect multiple computers to send and receive data. Without this system, the ability to read this blog would be impossible. This is the foundation that everything in cybersecurity is built on. There would be no need to have a career in cyber if there were no network. The ability…
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Parents – How to Secure Your Network & Kids
The data is clear, the relationship between children and the internet is fragile. The more time on a screen +- the internet the more impact on our lives and the lives of our children it will have. In fact, a few studies show that more than ONE HOUR of screen time can negatively impact our…
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Life can be unpredictable
What a day. As new regulations in cybersecurity and new beginnings begin in life, we are often met at a crossroads where, time, there’s not enough of it. I usually write my blogs in the morning and I thought over the weekend, “I should write some blogs now because I am not sure I will…