Network
“PING: transmit failed. General failure” Windows 11
When you try to use the Command Prompt in Windows 11 or 10 to ping a website, an IP address, or a network location, there is a common error that you might see: “PING: transmit failed. [...]
Network
Network
Windows: ssh: Could not resolve hostname: No such host is known
Secure Shell (SSH) is a tool we usually use to manage remote systems. In this guide, we’ll look into a common error message: “ssh: Could not resolve hostname [name]: No such host is [...]
Gaming
NAT Boost vs QoS, Which is Better for Gaming?
If you’re into gaming, you might have heard about NAT Boost and Quality of Service (QoS). They both help make your online gaming better (usually by reducing latency and ensuring smoothness [...]
Gaming
Ethernet Speed of TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG and Apple
Smart TVs and the speed of their Ethernet connection speed might seem like a small detail, but it’s actually very important. It pretty much decides if you can really watch things in HD or [...]
Laptop
Windows 11 Can’t Connect to Ethernet but WiFi Works
If you’re using a Windows 11 laptop or desktop and your Ethernet is not working while your Wi-Fi is fine, you’re facing a common issue. This usually means the Ethernet connection [...]
Laptop
Windows 11 WiFi Not Working But Ethernet Does, Why?
If your WiFi isn’t working on Windows 11, or if it’s not showing up while Ethernet is fine, you’re facing a common networking issue. Your wireless connection might fail even [...]
Network
Connectivity state in standby: Disconnected, NIC compliance
If you encounter sudden shutdowns or restarts unexpectedly (and repeatedly) on your PC, and find an event log with ID 172 and Task Category 203, which says “Connectivity state in standby: [...]
Network
Why is My Internet So Slow on My PC but Not My Phone?
If you’ve noticed that your internet is slow on your computer but fine on your phone, and both are actually on the same Wi-Fi network, it can sometimes be really confusing because you [...]
Network
How to Forget Samba (SMB) Credentials in Windows 11/10
In places where many devices are used together, sharing files and resources between computers is usually necessary. A popular method is using Samba (SMB) network shares. But sometimes, you might [...]
Network
Router to Modem/PC Auto-Negotiation at 100Mbps (not 1Gbps)
If you’re expecting to have 1 Gbps for your local network (or internet) speed, but you keep getting 100 Mbps instead because of the “auto-negotiation” between your router and [...]
