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Forgive my ignorance, but does IGMP Snooping affect VoIP in any way (and if so, positively or negatively)?

I'm having trouble getting this firewall to easily recognize our Windows domain (logging into a user account takes way longer than it should). The Zyxel manuals seem pretty unhelpful too. Would anyone be able to help walk me through it?

I'm looking for a 24 or 48 port unmanaged PoE switch (for phones, max power they use is 6.1 watts). 100 only (no need for gigabit). Budget? $500 give or take. Any recommendations?

I'm having trouble getting Windows 7 to prioritize LAN connections over wifi connections. I've done the basics such as going into Advanced Options (see article here: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2526067?wa=wsignin1.0), but it still seems to use Wifi over LAN every time.

I have a client who is looking to replace his work laptop. However, he's the type who abuses his machines, not on purpose but just on accident. It's not that he tries to be destructive, he's just a little careless. He currently has an older 2011/2012 Dell Inspiron, which has held up incredibly...

My buddy uses his computer for business and personal, but it's infested with crap and needs to be completely wiped (there's nothing he needs to save on it). He's the kind of guy you probably know who just sucks at using computers; always manages to get viruses or adware magically. I usually...

I'll be doing IT work for a small office including replacing their network (wifi, router, switch, patch panel), setting up a couple of iPads, reformatting a couple of computers, setting up some new software (new version of Quickbooks, Acrobat), and setting up some other random peripherals...

Does anyone here have them at their office/place of work? How has their uptime SLA treated you? The reason I ask is because we're considering a couple different VoIP phone options. One of them has their own dedicated T1 line (would only be used for the phones), and redundancy is always nice...

I've been tasked with updating our company's network, which is a small business (15 workstations) that mainly use internet/MS office all on an Active Directory on Server 2008 R2. Someone set up an a very old firewall box at least 5 years ago, and it's starting to reboot itself all the time. At...

We have several computers connected to a firewall (which is also acting as a DHCP server) and someone is using a lot of bandwidth. While I could certainly do some QoS, I'd like to track down the computer (and thus the user) that is using the most bandwidth. Is there a good networking...

We have an old program running on Windows XP that I'm transitioning to a Windows 7 box (for security reasons). The program is a Point of Sale system that uses SQL database (2008) and an IIS internal website. I've managed to get the SQL database up and running, but I'm running into some issues...

I have a client who owns a golf course. They want to set up a TV in their main lobby, and on this TV would show maybe the date/time, top daily golfer stats, simple ads such as "Try our new hot dogs!", and stuff like that. Think of a dashboard kind of setup. Is there even such a...

We need a firewall for our office (small business, less than 12 employees on computers at any one time). We don't need anything fancy though, just rock-solid and basic security, and gigabit. Any opinion on Zyxel's offerings, such as the USG20?

I have someone who is running an SQL server on a fully up to date XP machine, but it's still XP regardless. The thing only lives to serve up the SQL database, and only needs to be accessed on the internal network, my question: is there any way to keep this XP machine available on the network...

I'm currently looking to replace the two HDDs in my surveillance DVR, but I'm not sure what to go with. I have 16 HD cameras recording 24/7, and I'd like 3TB minimum. What I'm not sure about is if WD's Purple drive is all a marketing gimmick or if it's actually worth it. It appears to use...

I recently did a computer/network job for someone (I live in California) and am not sure how much to bill them. This was a business and took several days to complete (due to unforeseen technical errors, all of which were handled and completed). Here's the work involved: -Set up 3 brand new...

I'm looking to replace my aging Corsair H50 with something a bit newer. My specs: i5 3750K ASUS Maximus V Gene (Z77) 16GB DDR3 1600 RAM HD 7970 Samsung SSD Corsair 350D mATX I over clock both my CPU and GPU, and also primarily use the machine for gaming. I've considered the other...

Our office is looking for an awesome 24-port Gigabit unmanaged switch. I've been looking at the TP-LINK TL-SG1024 but figured I'd ask here first in case there's a better recommendation

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc This build is for a friend, he's buying some parts from me (listed below). He'll be gaming primarily, plus the usual internet/office work 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $410 preferred, but...

A friend of mine really wants to buy my mATX board (ASUS P8Z77-M), so I'll be needing something to replace it. I've considered the ASUS P8Z77-M Pro, but the amount of bad reviews and potential high failure rate are putting me off. Figured I'd go for the best mATX Z77 board there was.

I have a Sapphire reference 7970 and can't stand the noise anymore, I'd like to get an aftermarket cooler for it. I've researched options including the ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme 7970 (which apparently cools well but is huge) and the ARCTIC Accelero Hybrid 7970 (which is insanely expensive). I think...

The question: would it be possible to fit two 120mm radiators on the top area of a Corsair 350D? I currently have an H60 (with two Corsair SP120 fans on it). I'd be replacing the stock cooler on my reference 7970 card with the Arctic Accelero Hybrid (which is also 120mm, same as the H60). I...

I'm in charge of ordering computer parts in the office. My boss currently uses a Rosewill RK-9000 with red caps that he uses at his desk and loves, but sadly he recently spilled coffee on it and now wants a new mechanical keyboard. I'm considering finding him something a little better built...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming (Skyrim), standard internet/MS Office work 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $400 MAX TOTAL (but would rather keep it more towards $300 if possible) 3) Which country do you live in? If the...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming (Skyrim and StarCraft 2), general internet/Office use, etc. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? ~$800 shipping+tax included 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the...

I'm looking for an HTPC, either to build myself, or to buy a pre-built (say from ASUS, Lenovo, etc.). I just want the smallest, slimmest, HTPC machine possible. It's only going to stream Netflix/Amazon Prime/YouTube/Web browsing, and run a variety of 1080p video file types. So being able to run...

Currently selling just the Tomb Raider (2013) steam key for $25. That's $25 below retail!

I purchased a 660 GC 2GB earlier today, but now I have a question. Would an overclocked 7850 2GB beat out the 660 GC 2GB?

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming (Diablo 3, TF2, SimCity, Borderlands 2), general web browsing/office stuff 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? ~$800 total 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state...

I'm sure this has been covered somewhere else already but I can't quite figure it out. I have computer here at work (running Windows 7 of course), and it's only purpose is to have a powerpoint slide running all day. The machine has two displays connected to an AMD HD 6700 card, one small...

A friend of mine has a small business (roughly 20 employees) and they really want to start, manage, and run their own wiki for the company (internal use only). None of them really have any knowledge of building websites or whatnot, but there must be companies out there that make setting up and...

So I picked this case up on sale a while back and just got around to opening it up. I like it, but (and I feel stupid for not realizing this sooner) I found that while it does have a bottom-mounted PSU slot, there is no dust filter covering it. This concerns me, as I don't want my new SeaSonic...

I'm looking for a good yet inexpensive firewall for a small business (12 people in the office, and 12 others who are out and about all day). I also would to monitor internet traffic too. Currently using FortiGate50B, and it expires in 90 or so days, so just weighing my options and seeing what...

So I'm finally going to pick up a 79XX series card, but I'm considering whether or not I should go the 7950 or 7970 route, and which manufacturer to go with. In the past I've always like XFX. It'd be mainly used for gaming of course, and although I'm currently only using a 1080p Samsung TV as a...

I'm looking for a wireless air mouse (for presentations and whatnot) such as this one. Any recommendations?

Forgive me because I know this question has come up multiple times before, but my searches keep turning up empty. Anyway, title says it all. What's the best way to sync browser bookmarks across multiple computers in both Firefox and Chrome? I don't want to have to install any software or...

Just came across an article on the 77xx and 78xx series, link here. Quote:

A few months ago I picked up a Seasonic S12II 620W EPS12V from NCIX US after hearing that SeaSonic is an awesome manufacturer and that this was a highly recommended PSU. I had planned on picking up a 6950 1GB sometime in the future but now I'm a little worried because someone had informed me...