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Are you sure it's not just in sleep mode?
In the wake of a very bad thunderstorm, this field service pilot fish is dispatched to a client's restaurant to test and replace a patch cord after lightning blew up the cable modem. How long could that take?
There really ARE better ways to stay awake...
Another late night, a bank of network switches in cubeland, a coffee jug and one of those in-the-cup immersion heaters -- all the ingredients for no problem at all, right? Oh, wait...
Winning the war on ransomware
By purchasing antivirus that have high detection rates, we can win the war on ransomware.
Demystifying SDN for the Network Engineer
Software-defined networking (SDN) can be a big change for network engineers, as it introduces a greater level of automation to networks. But this change can benefit your organization, through improved efficiency, accuracy, simplicity,
For enterprise protection, antivirus software is no longer enough
Security experts see antivirus software as part of a security setup that includes behavior analytics and artificial intelligence. But it can't catch everything.
The Windows firewall is the overlooked defense against WannaCry and Adylkuzz
For defending a Windows PC from LAN side attacks, the built-in firewall gets no respect. It can block TCP port 445 and prevent infection by both the WannaCry ransomware and the Adylkuzz cryptocurrency miner. An XP machine with all...
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If you have broadband internet from Comcast or similar providers, you're probably paying a monthly fee to rent the cable modem. This one is certified by Comcast and compatible with other providers. This may pay for itself in no time.
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The Ultimate Guide to SSL Inspection- Uncover Threats in SSL Traffic
Encrypted traffic accounts for a large and growing percentage of all network traffic. While the adoption of SSL, and its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS), should be cause for celebration - as encryption improves
HPE shows off The Machine prototype without memristors
It's been an arduous journey, but HPE on Tuesday finally showed a prototype of The Machine at a lab in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Who's hogging the network? Bandwidth usage on a Linux system
How to get a clear view of network bandwidth usage on a Linux system.
A third of virtual servers are zombies
New research finds that a quarter of all physical servers -- and 30% of all virtual servers -- are comatose. They aren't be used, but they still cost money.
HPE offers an escape from the aging HP-UX OS -- with containers
Hewlett Packard Enterprises' HP-UX OS has been around for more than 30 years, and users may be looking to move on from the Unix-based OS.
Beyond Perimeter: Detecting Ransomware and Aberrant User Behavior
The avalanche of recent WannaCry Ransomware attacks proves that cybercriminals have been successful in creating new techniques and deceptive tactics that easily outpace traditional perimeter security. Under these conditions, what is
Nvidia's Volta-based DGX-1 supercomputer puts 400 servers in a box
You won't need to buy a rack of 400 servers if you have one high-powered Nvidia DGX-1 supercomputer with a Volta GPU, which can sit on a desktop.
So it must not be important, right?
Office manager pilot fish gets a call from an employee complaining that her internet connection is dead -- and fish has some idea what might be going on.
7 mistakes Google made updating my Google Wifi router
Google Wifi mesh routers may be great on speed and range, but the automated software update process leaves something to be desired.
NOW we can help you!
Software developer's home DSL connection is having issues, so he checks it with a packet analyzer -- and it's a mess of problems. The obvious next step: Call the telco's tech support line with his findings, right?
Web and App Defense: Better Protection Through Better Visibility
Today's risk and security landscape is more volatile than ever for software and technology companies. IT security today is no longer about simply putting up a firewall and calling it done. Web application security is a priority for
Asus router warnings on privacy and security
Before buying an Asus router, it would be wise to read Daniel Aleksandersen's review of the stock Asus firmware, especially the privacy issues regarding the included Trend Micro software.
CW@50: Sharky's greatest hits
A collection of some of the most outrageous 'true tales of IT life' that 'pilot fish' have ever shared with Sharky and fellow readers of Computerworld's Shark Tank over the years.
Face it: Enterprise cyberattacks are going to happen
There are now so many cyberattacks that many enterprises simply accept that hackers will find ways to break into their systems. Companies are combining new and old methods to thwart the bad guys.
But all the plumbing works fine, right? RIGHT?!?
This company is having a branch office renovated, with walls added and eight new network lines installed. But there are early signs this wiring job isn't going according to plan.
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