How to set up a Local Area Network in Oracle's VirtualBox

Oracle VirtualBox is a very good application for beginners to use when starting off in their networking skills. For most people this will seem a daunting task but if you follow this step by step guide you should be able to create your own Local Area Network using Oracle VM.

Best Motherboards Options for 2017

As it’s the start of the New Year, this for many means new PC’s or its time to upgrade their current systems. Here is a list of some of the best options motherboards to date as long as their socket types and chipsets too! I will begin with some Intel Motherboards. I will also include some pictures and videos of the motherboards listed making you decide which one you like the most!

Google Search Engine Tips

When you think of an online search engine, you think Google. In a time when you  can log on to the internet and find out anything you want to know about any topic you can think of,Google has been there to help. From the beginning Google’s mission statement is “to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.”

Best Windows Utilitites for Network Troubleshouting

PING
I am sure most people have spent some time in an office environment or has had any dealings with computers has heard the term (ping). If you are like me you dismissed the term as technobabble, not realising that this is one of the most important and fundamental network utilities for troubleshooting network issues.

PC Cooling Methods

Computer cooling is required to remove the excess heat generated by computer components in order to keep them working.  These days' computer components are designed to generate as little heat as possible but depending on an individual’s setup there may be more heat generated than the PC can handle and this can cause problems ranging

Microsoft Certification Path For Windows 2016

First step to become an IT Guru is to have a number of Microsoft certifications for example like MCSA, MCSE, MCSD, MCSM.

MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associates)

This Certification (MCSA)  focuses on the ability to design and build technology solutions. This program is for people who seek entry-level jobs in IT. MCSA is a prerequisite for more advanced Microsoft certifications.

Information Technology Courses in Educational Training Boards 2017

The Educational Training Boards (ETB) offer a range of courses in Information Technology (IT)  at their training centres nationwide.

 

Prospective students can choose general entry level courses covering topics introducing Office Computer Applications which require very little experience or knowledge of IT to JAVA , Oracle and  Microsoft specific courses.

How to Use Oracle Box For Virtualization



Before installing Oracle Box, be sure to go to your BIOS and ensure that Virtualization Support is enabled. After you install Oracle Box, click the start menu and select all programs. Scroll down until you see Oracle Box and double click to start the program. When you first start Oracle Box, you should see a window like this one pop up:  

Best CPU's 2017

Intel have officially announced the seventh-generation of Core processors, also known under the name of Kaby Lake, designed for desktop computers. Today’s new generation is opened by two models of quad core, Core i7-7700K and Core i5-7600K. Intel, however is increasing its range, for example, Core i7-7700, Core i7-7700T, Core i5-7600K, Core i5-7600, Core i5-7600T or Core i3-7350K.

Cisco Certification Levels

The Cisco Certification Levels offer five different levels of network certification, Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert and Architect the highest level of accreditation within the Cisco Career Certification program.

CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate

In a world of information technology certificates your possibilities are vast. If you are interested in networking and already have a CompTIA N+ certificates this course might be ideal for you as its goes into much greater detail. 

Best Jobs sites in Ireland

Job hunting can be very frustrating and time-consuming. One has to be ready to get turned down for a few jobs, and in some cases you never hear anything back from some of the applications but it is always good to keep hope alive as there would eventually be the opportunity to land one’s dream job at some point.

Top Hardware Web Sites 2017




IF you are looking into building a PC or just like to keep up on the latest in computer hardware tech, the internet delivers a lot of options when it comes to computer hardware. Here, you will see some of the better, more dependable sites on the internet. 

Best Antivirus Solutions 2017

Looking toward the security of your computer, an anti-virus software will detect and prevent unauthorized intrusions and malicious software from entering your machine. Originally, antivirus software was developed to only detect and remove viruses (malware that replicates by reproducing himself or infecting software, data files or the boot sector of the hard drive).

5 Best windows utilities for cleaning up the hard disk



Hard disks use space as more and more applications are downloaded, each item taking up a part of the memory and helping the drive reach full capacity. When your drive is full though there is only a few solutions to free up space and get rid of unwanted items.