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How to Resolve the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows

The Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is critical error screen that can appear on Windows when the operating system runs into a serious problem. This problem could be caused for any number of reasons such as: To help determine the cause, the BSOD might display a stop code such as “PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA“. These stop codes…
5 Common Windows Issues and How to Troubleshoot Them

The Windows operating system is a pretty study and adaptable OS but like any other application or software there might be instances where a glitch may occur causing you to lose your work, loose internet connectivity or the PC might crash altogether. Being able to recognize these issues and understanding how to resolve them can…
Beginner’s Guide to Subnetting

Subnetting is a fundamental concept in networking that enables the efficient allocation and management of IP addresses. In this post, we’ll explore the basics of subnetting, its benefits, and how it’s applied in IT environments. Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) revolutionized IP addressing by removing the fixed boundaries of traditional classes (e.g.,…
Understanding Virtualization: A Beginner’s Guide

Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual version of something, like a server, storage device, or network resource, instead of relying solely on physical hardware. It’s a fundamental technology in modern IT, and in my opinion, something that every IT professional should know. Let’s break down the basics of virtualization, its benefits, and how…
Network Commands 101

Depending on where you work, you may often hear the command line referenced as the “Network Command Line” when dealing with network related commands, this is because the network command line is a tool that utilizes the command line(or command prompt) to troubleshoot and configure network settings, but in this post we’ll be referring to…
Journey’s Start – Breaking into IT

“I want to get into IT but I don’t know where to even begin. Should I get a certificate or should I attend school? Would I even be able to get a job without a bachelors? Would someone hire someone without experience? What IT jobs should I even apply to?” These are all things I…