In most areas of IT, you can learn only so much from school or certification courses;…
Author: Eric Geier
5 free IT help desk ticket systems
Whether you’re on the IT team at a company or work for a managed service provider…
Must-have Wi-Fi troubleshooting and management tools
As you may know all too well, Wi-Fi is a very fickle technology. It requires diligent…
How to rescue your PC from ransomware
With nasty malware like Locky making the rounds—encrypting its victims’ files, and then refusing to unlock them…
Review: Consider VPN services for hotspot protection
Virtual private networks have many uses. Typically, businesses deploy VPNs so employees can securely access the…
How to identify and resolve double-NAT problems
The digital world is all about IP (internet protocol) addresses. Every device needs an IP in…
7 Wi-Fi vulnerabilities beyond weak passwords
To keep private Wi-Fi networks secure, encryption is a must-have -- and using strong passwords or…
Four lesser-known Wi-Fi security threats and how to defend against them
It’s common knowledge that the best way to protect your home Wi-Fi network is by using…