Network

Browser

How to Stop Your ISP From Blocking Websites

It can be really annoying and confusing when you can’t get to some websites through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This happens because ISPs sometimes block access to certain [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Ping request could not find host google.com Please check the name and try again.
Google

Ping request could not find host google.com, Why?

Getting a “ping request could not find host” error can be a bit baffling, especially when everything else on the network seems to be working fine. But don’t worry, it’s a [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
PING transmit failed General failure Windows 11
Network

“PING: transmit failed. General failure” Windows 11

When you try to ping a website, IP address, or network place using Command Prompt in Windows 11 or 10, you might see this error: “PING: transmit failed. General failure“. This [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 ssh Could not resolve hostname No such host is known
Network

Windows: ssh: Could not resolve hostname: No such host is known

Secure Shell (SSH) is super important for managing computers from far away because it lets us talk to them securely. In this article, we’re going to talk about a common boo-boo you might [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
NAT Boost vs QoS Which is Better for Gaming
Gaming

NAT Boost vs QoS, Which is Better for Gaming?

When you’re trying to make your online gaming better, you might hear about two things: NAT Boost and Quality of Service (QoS). Both are about making your gaming on the internet smoother, [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Ethernet Speeds of TVs from Apple, Samsung, Sony and LG
Gaming

Ethernet Speed of TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG and Apple

Smart TVs and the speed of their Ethernet connection might seem like a small detail, but it’s actually super important. It’s like the main road for all the internet stuff your TV [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Laptop

Windows 11 Can’t Connect to Ethernet but WiFi Works

If you’re using a Windows 11 laptop or desktop and you notice that your Wi-Fi is working fine but your Ethernet is not, this means you’ve hit a weird yet not too rare problem. This [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
WiFi Not Working But Ethernet Does Windows 11
Laptop

Windows 11 WiFi Not Working But Ethernet Does, Why?

If your WiFi isn’t working on Windows 11 but your Ethernet is doing just fine, it’s a pretty common but tricky problem. Basically, your wireless connection isn’t playing ball [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Connectivity state in standby Disconnected Reason NIC compliance
Network

Connectivity state in standby: Disconnected, NIC compliance

Windows users, no matter if you’re on Windows 11, Windows 10, or using different Windows Server editions, might run into a tricky situation where your computer or server just decides to [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago