Should I Choose a Flat or Round Ethernet Cable?
Is there a meaningful performance or reliability difference between flat and round Ethernet cables, particularly when comparing Cat 8 models? Some flat cables cost much less, so I'm…
network performance
Affordable network setup for fast LAN-party updates across 32 PCs
I'm helping run a small business LAN-party setup with 32 systems arranged in four banks of eight. We frequently need to distribute terabytes of game updates and other…
Why Is Speedtest.net Taking Longer to Find an Optimal Server?
Has anyone else noticed that Speedtest.net has become much slower at choosing a test server lately? It used to identify an optimal server within about 3–5 seconds, but…
How can I reliably send 100,000 authorized requests per minute with Python asyncio?
I'm testing a system I control and want to send about 100,000 requests in one minute—roughly 1,667 requests per second—using Python 3 and asyncio. My connection used to…
How can I reliably send 100,000 Python requests per minute?
I'm trying to send about 100,000 requests in one minute using Python 3 and asyncio. My connection previously had roughly 25 Mbps upload and download, so I upgraded…
Why Does My Internet Speed Drop After a Speed Test?
I've got a 300 Mbps internet plan from my ISP, and every time I run a speed test, it consistently shows that speed. However, I've noticed that the…
Why is my download speed so much slower than expected?
I'm in the middle of downloading a 7GB zipped folder and I just ran a speed test using Ookla, which showed my download speed at 32 Mbps. However,…
Expected Login Times for Shared Desktops
We're a school district that relies heavily on shared desktops. This includes situations where a substitute teacher logs into a classroom computer for the first time or when…
Need Help Upgrading My NIC Without Losing PCIe Lanes
I'm looking to upgrade my setup with a dual SFP 10/25 GbE network interface card (NIC) because my current 2.5 GbE NIC isn't cutting it for internal data…
Why is my WiFi so slow on Zorin OS?
I just installed Zorin OS on my computer yesterday, and I'm having major issues with my WiFi connection. It keeps dropping and I'm only getting around 0.2 Mbps…
Help with Slow Internet and Printer Speeds
Hey everyone! We're having some frustrating issues with slow upload speeds to Azure and even slower printer speeds. The printing can take several minutes for the data to…
Is 800GB/month normal for Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2025?
Hey everyone! I recently transitioned my client's remote desktop setup from Windows 11 to Windows Server 2025, which now supports 50 User CALs. Currently, there are about 25…
Why Does My Brother Get Better Ping on the Same Internet Connection?
I've got a question about ping differences between two HP Victus laptops in the same room. My brother's laptop is newer, but we're both connected to the same…
Why Is My 4x4 MIMO Slower After Moving It Outdoors?
I recently set up a 4x4 MIMO antenna from Waveform, aiming to connect to a cell tower that's about 14 miles away. Initially, I had the antenna installed…
Looking for Non-Native Solutions to Monitor AWS Latency Across Accounts and Regions
I'm on the hunt for some advice on how to set up an in-house solution for monitoring network latency and infrastructure health across multiple AWS accounts and regions.…
Why is my download speed so low compared to my internet speed?
I've been experiencing an issue where my download speeds seem much lower than what I would expect from my internet plan. We pay for a 100 Mbps service,…
Is Anyone Else Struggling with AVD Connection Issues?
I've been facing a ton of issues with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). We're getting thousands of connection error logs, users are always complaining about long connection times, and…
Why am I stuck at 60 MB/s on my 1000 Mbps internet?
I have a 1000 Mbps internet connection but I can't seem to download faster than 60-65 MB/s. I understand that I won't always get the full speed due…
Why Are My Download Speeds Lower Than My Fiancée's?
Hey everyone, I could really use some help understanding why my download speeds are so slow compared to my fiancée's. We're both using custom-built PCs, which we got…