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  1. Networking
    We have a desktop computer connected via ethernet to a modem/router (the thing that makes the internet work). We do not have wifi. I bought a tp-link ethernet switch with 5 ports so I could connect my laptop to the internet using the ethernet cord. We plugged the modem/router thing into the...
  2. Networking
    I'm setting up a surveillance system. I have to use a P2P bridge between 2 buildings at 2 different sites. The bridges I'm using are a Ubiquiti bridge. When I was on another forum that dealt with cameras, many said that I should make my whole system Ubiquiti. Well, that may be great for...
  3. Games
    Hi, I recently charged my Nintendo Switch overnight, and it charged to 100% and was completely fine with the running of it etc. The console and joycons both charged. When the battery started to get low, I think at 15%, I tried to charge it again, but it showed no signs of charging (the charging...
  4. Networking
    Thanks in advance for any help. I live in a scholarship house on my school's campus with about 40 other people. We have a network closet in the house with the gateway, firewall, switches, etc. Every room has two Ethernet network ports connected to the network closet and are set up so that one...
  5. Hardware
    I have a laptop running Windows 10, as well as an extra monitor and a tv screen. I bought a bunch of HDMI cables, and I wanted to know how to connect my laptop to both the extra monitor and the tv, but not sharing video on both at once. Basically an HDMI switch 1 in 2 out where only one output...
  6. Networking
    Hey in my den, I have a wireless extender that has an Ethernet output, but I would like to now plug into 2 things (smartTv and a chrome cast). While they both can use wireless connection I thought the wired Connection from the extender would be a little better (faulty assumption maybe?) so I...
  7. Games
    Hi there, I'm having problems visiting my friends island on animal crossing. I looked into this and saw that it could be my NAT thats a problem, I checked and it said F, which is weird because for weeks i've been connecting with different players all over the world no problem with NAT type B...
  8. Networking
    I use mainly unmanaged 10/100 base switches with gigabit backbone links, for the most part, I use multiple switches because i try and only use the gib rated backbone ports, im looking to upgrade these to managed switches so I can do link aggregation, does anybody have a suggestion on a brand of...
  9. Web & Email
    In using Google search, I find that it will give me quite a lot of results for a given area. In particular, if there's too many results for a given point, it tends to filter out the less popular ones so that the most popular results are most immediately visible. While this is, mostly...
  10. Hardware
    I have a PC that for my personal use attached to two monitors. I just got a job where I'll be working at home with a laptop. I'd like to share the two monitors with the laptop. What parts do I need to do that?
  11. Networking
    If I were to enable LLDP on an in production switch (its connected and has user connected to it and actively is passing traffic) will it cause any network latency or possible outage as lldp sends out request and goes through the process of learning what all is connected?
  12. Do It Yourself (Not Computer-Related)
    I turned off a circuit breaker to a circuit that feeds two bedrooms -- a light switch and several outlets in each room. When I turned on the circuit breaker a few hours later, everything on the circuit worked except a switch in one bedroom that controls a fan with a light. All outlets in both...
  13. Networking
    Ok so I run a small business from home and at the moment I’m running everything off a single router. Both the home and office are all connected to one router. Kids run their usual stuff PS4’s, Apple TV’s, iPhones etc. At times the network can be slow especially if my Wife and I go to watch...
  14. Games
    i need help with my disks my local disk is too low and i cant download a game i have 72 gb but need more but on my (D:) disk i have 364 gb i was wondering if i can transfer my game on the (D:) disk so i have space or can i make it so my D disk is my main disk pls Help
  15. Networking
    Hello, I cant seem to figure out what to do next. I get internet at a plug in my kitchen. The internet is supplied from a switch. I am wanting to connect another wireless router to help extend my coverage and to be able to connect more wired devises. I have tried the usual router ip addresses...
  16. Networking
    Hi, I'm looking to setup a new network with 3 VLANs. With 1 of those VLANS able to see both the other 2 VLANs. I'm also going to need it to be over 2 switches as the location of the computers are in different locations. What I'm looking for is a recommendation on what hardware I should buy or...
  17. Games
    Hey, I'm wanting to start uploading gameplays / streaming matches off my Wii U, soon to be Switch, PS4(I know it records but just incase y'know), PS3, and Xbox 360 even. So I'm pretty sure I need an HD Graphic card for good quality, but would my PC be a problem? I got it back in like...
  18. Networking
    Hey, I recently built my home office and would like to upgrade my existing home network that basically contains just a router and about 20 devices all connecting off it. It's struggling big time. I need a Network Switch to manage the traffic on the network, Can someone please let me know what...
  19. Networking
    Hello, a couple of days ago I did some experimets in my LAN. I am using MacBook Pro 13" retina (wireless and USB-Ethernet 100Mbps adapter), small HP MicroServer G6 running Windows Server 2012 (1Gbps network adapter) and Mikrotik RB941-2nD hAP Lite 100Mbps router. The main purpose of my server...
  20. Hardware
    hello, I have a LG e310 laptop, it does not have a power button, it has a switch. A few weeks ago I accidentally pulled the switch too hard and something inside it broke and came out from one of the vents underneath (it looked like that part of the switch that triggers the laptop to start up). I...
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