“ODIN (Open Data-center Inter-operable Network) is a set of technical briefs which describe best practices for developing a flat, virtualized, converged data center network based on open industry standards” is...
We are all familiar with Laser and Inkjet printers that can print text or images on paper. But there is something called as a 3D printer that can ‘print’ real...
The Document Foundation has announced the intention to commence various certification programs for the LibreOffice office productivity suite. As you know, LibreOffice is one of the leading open-source office productivity...
WOL (Wake on LAN) technology enables one to remotely switch On or switch Off a computer or a server using just the network port/network adapter. WOL could be useful for...
This blog, unlike my other blog, has been consistently technical and serious. So, I thought why not break the monotony and write something lighter? Before about 3-4 years, I got...
Computer/Network Forensics is about finding out and collecting information about an online attack/security breach and presenting it in a way that is permissible in a court of law. Should IT...
Even though many Wi-Fi networks operate primarily over the 2.4 Ghz band, there are distinct advantages of using the 5 Ghz band especially with the increasing popularity of 802.11n. Have...
We have been talking so much about network security, but what about physical security? Of what use is the best firewall, when someone can steal your laptop and access all...
The above video is a demo video for something else, but they do show glimpses of how two monitors can be connected to a video conferencing system, where one displays...
Network Switch vendors categorize the operating system software (in switches) into two types – Monolithic Operating Systems and Modular Operating Systems. According to them, a monolithic switch operating system is...
Certain IP Cameras come with PTZ functions – Pan Tilt & Zoom, for better control over the video footage one is watching/recording. In this post, let us see what is...
The Internet search engine giant Google handles an enormous amount data, on a daily basis. So, it’s not surprising to know that Google owns and operates many large and small...
Unlike the wired network, where increasing the number of wired switches gives a higher capacity network and allows more devices to connect to it, increasing the number of stand alone...
What is a Network Switch? A network switch is the basic component of a Local Area Network (LAN) that enables one to connect various network devices together and exchange data/information...