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How to Disable IPv6 on Ubuntu

Thinking of disabling IPv6 on your Ubuntu PC? Here's how to disable it both permanently and temporarily.

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5 Ways to Check Your NIC Speed on Linux

Your internet speed also depends on the speed of your network interface controller (NIC). Here are a few ways to check your NIC speed on Linux.

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How to Configure Static IP Address on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 22.10

Switching from dynamic IP allocation to static IP addresses is easy on Ubuntu 22.04 "Jammy Jellyfish" and 22.10.

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What Is Port Scanning and How Does It Work?

Is it safe to leave your ports open?

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8 CMD Commands to Manage Wireless Networks on Windows

Use the Command Prompt to control your Wi-Fi network. Here are the most useful commands for troubleshooting your home network.

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How to Monitor Network Usage for Processes on Linux

Want to view the network usage for all currently active processes on your Linux PC? It's easy with these open-source tools.

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The Pros and Cons of PCI-e Wireless Network Adapters vs. USB Wireless Solutions

Need to add wireless networking to your computer? You've got two options: PCI-e network adapters or USB wireless solutions.

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What's an IP Conflict and How Do You Resolve It?

What is an IP address conflict? Learn how to fix the problem if two devices have the same IP address on your network.

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How to Connect to Wi-Fi Through the Linux Terminal With Nmcli

Connecting to Wi-Fi using the nmcli command is rather easy on Linux, with or without a graphical interface.

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What Is a Reserved IP Address? How Do You Reserve One?

Do you need to reserve an IP address, or is one already reserved for you?

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5 Easy Ways to Check for Open Ports on Linux

Know your network inside out by regularly checking for open ports with these Linux commands.

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The 6 Best Linux Distros for Network Engineers

Linux-powered OSes are fantastic for network-related tasks, but out of thousands of available Linux distros, which one should you choose?

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How to Check Your Wi-Fi Network for Suspicious Devices

Are you worried that strangers or hackers might be on your Wi-Fi network? Here's how you can check and how to do something about it.

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The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Networks for Your Home

If you've been suffering Wi-Fi dead zones around the house, then one of these mesh Wi-Fi networks may be just what you need.

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The 6 Best Free Dynamic DNS Providers

A DDNS service can help you connect to your home PC while on the move. Here are the best free dynamic DNS providers you can use.

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What Are Default Open Ports? Should You Change Them?

What are default router ports, and why are they open to begin with?

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How to Install and Set Up Snort IDS on Linux to Secure Your Network

Protect your network from intruders and unsolicited attacks by installing and setting up Snort IDS.

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How to Set Up a Network Domain Step-by-Step

Ever wondered how to set up a network domain?

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What Is the Difference Between Network Throttling And Network Prioritization?

Are you being throttled? Is your internet traffic prioritized? How can you tell, and more importantly, how can you bypass it?

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What Is a Supernet and How Does It Work?

Supernetting is the opposite of subnetting, but how does it work, and what's the difference?

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