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It’s no secret that upgrading your network switches can be a significant financial and technological commitment. Upgrading switches is also something that you can’t ignore. Switches are the founda...

Modern workers just don’t sit still. Hot desking, meeting rooms, and working from home means that workers must be mobile. The explosion of laptops, tablets and smartphones has not only changed the w...

How annoying is slow internet? Constantly waiting for things to load can be a pain in the neck. Especially when you are in a hurry. And don’t get us started on WiFi drop zones! Those little areas of...

It’s been a long day at work. Your to-do list has grown from 5 things to what feels like 500 things. You’re finally home and can’t think of anything better than getting into bed. You’re finall...

Wired networks have their advantages over WiFi. It might seem as though everything is wireless these days, but wired networks are still prevalent. Most businesses used wired networks in order to maxim...

No-one likes slow networks. Especially in an office environment. Working to strict deadlines is stressful enough. Throw in slow WiFi, poorly optimised servers and printers that never connect; then ten...

It was recently announced the TfL are planning to roll out 4G network coverage throughout the London Underground. With Sadiq Khan saying the move is “a really important step” for the millions of p...

Ethernet cables are everywhere. They are the workhorses of the wired network world. These cables are vital when creating a home or business network or establishing internet connections. But what are E...

RJ45 connectors are the little square plugs and their associated sockets that are used in network cabling. Most offices will use these for both phone and data connections to avoid complicating things ...

Security weaknesses have just cost British Airways £183 million. In 2018, hackers carried out a “sophisticated, malicious criminal attack” on BA’s website. Personal and financial detail...

We’ve all done it. You’re sat at home and you receive an email. “You’re owed £500 on your tax refund – please claim now.” Suddenly, it happens. The thoughts trickle into your brain. What ...

Earthquakes are dangerous and unpredictable. In 2004, an undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a Tsunami that killed 225,000 people. In 2010, Haiti was destroyed by an earthquake which kil...

You’ve just spent the last hour frantically working on a huge document. It’s going great and you’re so proud of yourself! But then! Lightning strikes! No really, Lightning has struck and the who...

When networks are first installed, the cables are generally tidy and unobtrusive. Over time, however, you make additions and changes which can lead to a sprawl of cables which not only look unsightly ...

You’ve been looking forward to the latest episode of “Cats In Clothing” for months. You settle down with your dinner and load up the episode. And it’s buffering. And buffering. And buffering. ...