Take a Bit of a Byte

The concept of a byte and why it consists of 8 bits can be traced back to the early days of computing and the development of computer architectures. When computers were first being designed, a byte was established as the fundamental unit of storage. At that time, engineers needed a unit of storage that was […]

Unleash the Speed Demons!

Bandwidth refers to the capacity of a network connection to transmit data. It is measured in bits per second (bps). Network bandwidth determines how quickly information can be sent and received over the internet. Just like a wider pipe allows water to flow more quickly, a larger bandwidth allows more data to flow through the […]

Flight of the Penguin

When someone says Linux, most people will think of hackers, total geeks, and obscure software running somewhere. What would you say if you already have been around Linux and that it’s in more places than you think? Are you reading this on an iPhone, iPad, or Windows machine? If not, then most likely you are […]

What’s Up G

Today’s tech news is dripping with 5G news, about this hardware or that hardware being delayed and who is getting 5G first in their handset, etc. Well, let’s break some of this down and dig a little deeper, which then I bet you will agree that 5G is really not that big of a deal […]

V for Virtual

                What is a VPN?  Well, like most things in IT it’s an acronym for Virtual Private Network.  So that makes it all clear now doesn’t it?  I’m sure if you’re here then no, that doesn’t do much to help.                 So let’s start with the Private Network part.  At home, you have multiple devices, […]

The Case of the Disappearing Files

Recently, there have been a rash of Windows 10 Updates, including both KB4532693 and KB4524244, that have caused a number of issues with users files. It stems from the update creating a temporary user profile, but not cleaning up after itself so that when the user logs back in they get that temporary profile. The […]

It’s been a long road…

For those that just started to have the theme song from Enterprise play in your head, you’re welcome! It’s been a spell since I have been on the interwebs, dumping my mind onto paper (metaphorically) and hoping that someone can get some nuggets of knowledge out of my ramblings. Or at the very least a […]