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Network Troubleshooting using PING, TRACERT, IPCONFIG, NSLOOKUP commands

08/10/201908/10/2019 by cicnavi

This article is about a series of network troubleshooting tools that you can use in command prompt to troubleshoot and gather information about your network. We’re going to go over four commands: “ipconfig”, “nslookup”, “ping”, and “tracert”. ipconfig The “ipconfig” displays the current information about your network such as your your IP and MAC address, … Read more Network Troubleshooting using PING, TRACERT, IPCONFIG, NSLOOKUP commands

What is a Kernel

05/10/201905/10/2019 by cicnavi

If you work with computers, or hang around computers long enough, you might come across this term “kernel”. In this article we will see what the kernel is, why is it important and where did it come from. Thing that most people forget is all that computers are doing is following instructions, repeating one instruction … Read more What is a Kernel

HTTP, HTTPS, SSL and TLS Explained

11/09/201911/09/2019 by cicnavi

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and this is probably the most widely used protocol in the world today. HTTP is the protocol that is used for viewing web pages on the Internet. When you type in a web address, like google.com, you’ll notice that HTTP is automatically added at the beginning of the web … Read more HTTP, HTTPS, SSL and TLS Explained

6 Things You Must Do When You Get a New PC

09/09/201909/09/2019 by cicnavi

Breaking out your new PC is one of the most exciting feelings in the world. You unwrap the plastic, plug in the charger, and power on to a faster, more seamless Windows experience. After you enjoy the thrill of the unboxing, it’s time to get your new setup configured. If you want to get the … Read more 6 Things You Must Do When You Get a New PC

NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, ext4 File Systems Explained

07/09/201907/09/2019 by cicnavi

File system is a standard for organizing data on a storage device like a hard drive or a solid state drive. It is applied when you format a drive or partition. Today there are lots of different file systems in use with the choices available depending on the operating system you’re using and the type … Read more NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, ext4 File Systems Explained

Linux File System Structure Explained

25/07/201925/07/2019 by cicnavi

Most people who have used Linux have seen the root directory but not everybody understands what the directories are used for. When a Windows user opens the file manager, everything looks good when they are in their home folder, however, problems start when they explore up the tree looking for the “C Drive” :). For … Read more Linux File System Structure Explained

Difference between Hub, Switch, & Router Explained

19/07/201918/07/2019 by cicnavi

We’re going to talk about the difference between a hub, a switch and a router. All three of these devices are similar, but there is a difference in the way they handle data. Hub The purpose of a hub is to connect all of your network devices together on an internal network. It’s a device … Read more Difference between Hub, Switch, & Router Explained

Tips to Make Your Computer Faster For Free

17/07/201917/07/2019 by cicnavi

When you buy a brand new computer you’re amazed at how fast it boots up and how responsive it is. But a couple years or even months go by, and before you know it, the computer struggles to run even basic programs. What happened? Here is a list of things you can do in Microsoft … Read more Tips to Make Your Computer Faster For Free

Great Free Software for Windows 10, 2019

18/04/2019 by cicnavi

DaVinci Resolve For anyone who wants a great professional, free video editor program there is a DaVinci Resolve. For a long time this program has been one of the best color grading software’s out there. It was used on films like X-Men and Tomorrowland (though it was exclusively used for just color grading, not editing). … Read more Great Free Software for Windows 10, 2019

Free High Quality Stock Photos Websites 2019

05/03/201905/03/2019 by cicnavi

Using stock photos for your projects doesn’t have to be expensive thanks to the many great websites that give you access to millions of stock images for free. You can use high-quality stock images on websites, blogs, YouTube videos or any other type of project that you’re working on. The photos on these sites are … Read more Free High Quality Stock Photos Websites 2019