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The Retro Computing Challenge: What Can Lawrence Live Without?

Could I survive an entire week relying solely on outdated technology to replace all the modern-day conveniences we take for granted? As someone who grew up in a world of pen and paper, VHS tapes, and simple phones that were only capable of making…

Lawrence PopaApr 11, 2023
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Network Nightmares, Vol. 2

The time has come, friends... We asked you for your most frightening tales of networks gone amok! Of cabling that keeps you awake at…

Ryan LaFlammeOct 25, 2022
NVDR Report
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Going Online Like it’s… Lego?

Rather than using retro tech like its modern counterparts, we’re going to get some modern tech to behave like retro. What that means…

Lawrence PopaOct 11, 2022
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Network Nightmares Vol. 2: Open Call for Submissions

Auvik wants your nightmares (your network nightmares)! Our open call for Network Nightmares, Vol. 2 is here! Spooky season is back, and…

Ryan LaFlammeSep 20, 2022
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Going Online Like it’s 1989: Using an Atari Portfolio as a Terminal Emulator

Oops! You messed up. Big time. You’re working on a network device, making some major configuration changes. As soon as you hit enter,…

Lawrence PopaJul 19, 2022
Command Center (N-Able)
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Going Online like it’s 1979, Part 2: The TI-99/4a

I’m excited to get to continue the experiments we started in the first article. Today, we’re moving on from the beloved Atari 800 to…

Lawrence PopaDec 7, 2021
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Network Nightmares, Vol. 1

The time has come, friends... We asked you for your most frightening tales of networks gone amok! Of cabling that keeps you awake at…

Ryan LaFlammeOct 26, 2021
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Auvik is Doomed

If an Atari 800 is what got me into computers, then it was DOOM that got me into networking. Sounds strange right? But prior to DOOM…

Lawrence PopaAug 17, 2021
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Going Online Like it’s 1979: The Atari 800

Classic gear, like the Atari 800, is going through a modern day renaissance. For our test, let’s see if it can connect to a modern day…

Lawrence PopaJun 22, 2021
Secure IT Ops
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Ghost in the Machine – FIT 073

In this special Halloween episode, we explore the intersection of IT and the paranormal. Yeah, that’s right. We’re taking our tech…

Ryan LaFlammeOct 29, 2020
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17 Tech Support Tickets You’ll Be Happy You Didn’t Receive

We’ve rounded up 17 examples from the r/techsupportgore subreddit that are sure to send a palm to your face and a shiver down your spine.

Annette HynesJun 18, 2019
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Office Technology You Might Someday Be Managing

Let’s hop in our DeLorean, set the date to 2029, and get a look at some smart office technology you might one day be expected to manage.

Ryan LaFlammeApr 30, 2019
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11 Network Cakes for Hardcore Nerds

If you love all things network as much as we do here at Auvik, you're going to love these 11 nerdy confections. Yum!

Ryan LaFlammeAug 29, 2017
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17 Network Stock Photos So Terrible They’re Great

Here’s what happens when you search a stock database for photos about networking, of the computer kind.

Ryan LaFlammeJul 5, 2016
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The 12 Days of Networking

On the first day of networking my true love gave to me…

Ryan LaFlammeDec 15, 2015
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Best of the Rant’s Just for Fun Product Picks 2015

In every issue of the Rant, Auvik’s newsletter for network administrators and service providers, we include a little section called…

Ryan LaFlammeDec 1, 2015
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19 Awesome T-Shirts for Tech Geeks

It’s summmmmmmerrrrrr! What better time to round up the best tech geek t-shirts for your wearing enjoyment?

Ryan LaFlammeAug 18, 2015
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11 Costume & Pumpkin Ideas for a Network Admin Halloween

It's time to get your Halloween on, network admin style!

Ryan LaFlammeOct 28, 2014