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Month: February 2023

The Key Elements of Firewalls: Understanding Network Security’s First Line of Defense

February 24, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

Firewalls are essential components of modern network security, serving as the first line of defense against unauthorized access and malicious traffic. Understanding the key elements of firewalls is crucial for anyone involved in network security or administration. Here are some of the most important elements of firewalls to understand and learn about: Packet Filtering: Packet filtering is a [Read more...]

Posted in: IT Support Engineer, Network Engineer, System Engineer Tagged: defense, firwall, IDS, IPS, packet filtering

Challenges Facing Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule: Restrictions, Representation, Security, and Cultural Norms

February 24, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

It is difficult for Afghan females to integrate under the Taliban government due to several reasons, including: Restrictions on women’s rights: The Taliban has a history of imposing strict restrictions on women’s rights, including limitations on their freedom of movement, education, and work. These restrictions make it difficult for women to participate fully in society and contribute to the [Read more...]

Posted in: Growth Tagged: afghan life

Standard Procedures for Effective Server Patching and Firmware Upgrades

February 18, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

Server patching and firmware upgrades are critical to ensuring the security and performance of servers and network devices. There are several standard procedures that organizations follow to carry out these tasks. Plan and Schedule: First, it is important to plan and schedule the patching and firmware upgrade activities. This includes identifying the systems that need to be patched or [Read more...]

Posted in: Best Practices, IT Support Engineer, System Engineer Tagged: firmware, IT support, ITIL, troubleshooting, upgrades

Key Terms Every IT Technician Should Know

February 14, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

As an IT technician, it's important to have a good understanding of some basic concepts and technologies. Here are some key terms that you should know: Operating System (OS): The software that manages a computer's hardware and provides a platform for applications to run on. Hardware: The physical components of a computer, such as the processor, memory, and hard drive. Network: A group of [Read more...]

Posted in: IT Technician Tagged: backup, hardware, network, Technician, troubleshooting

Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Technology News: 10+ Websites to Visit Daily for IT Professionals

February 10, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

By regularly visiting these websites and keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and news, IT professionals can stay informed and make more informed decisions about their work. Ars Technica - a website that covers news and reviews related to technology, science, and politics. TechCrunch - a website that provides technology news, analysis, and reviews of new products and services. The [Read more...]

Posted in: Best Practices, Growth Tagged: 10 websites to visit daily, technology, technology trends

The Afghan Diaspora: A Catalyst for Change in Shaping Afghanistan’s Future

February 10, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

Introduction The Afghan diaspora, spread across the globe, holds a unique and powerful potential to contribute to the current situation in Afghanistan. As the nation faces challenges under the Taliban regime, Afghans living abroad possess a wealth of skills, resources, and networks that can be harnessed to effect positive change. This article explores how the Afghan diaspora can play a pivotal [Read more...]

Posted in: Growth Tagged: afghan life

“International Strategies for Holding the Taliban Accountable: Safeguarding Women’s Rights, Education, and Freedom of Speech”

February 7, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

some strategies that can be employed to hold the Taliban accountable and pressure them to respect fundamental human rights: Diplomatic Isolation and Sanctions: Governments and international organizations can impose diplomatic isolation on the Taliban, limiting official recognition and engagement until they demonstrate a commitment to respecting human rights. Targeted economic sanctions can [Read more...]

Posted in: Afghan Life, Free Speech, Women Empowerment Tagged: accountability, Freedom of speech

Must-have applications and utilities as IT Support Engineer

February 4, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

There are many great freeware software tools for IT troubleshooting. Here are some of the best ones: Process Explorer - a tool for monitoring processes and system activity in real-time. Wireshark - a network protocol analyzer that captures and analyzes network traffic. CrystalDiskInfo - a utility for monitoring the health and status of hard drives and solid-state drives. TreeSize Free [Read more...]

Posted in: Best Practices, Growth, IT Support Engineer Tagged: freeware, IT support, IT tools, it troubleshooting

Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes in Starting Your IT Support Career

February 1, 2023 by Shamsullah Shams Leave a Comment

Here are some common mistakes to avoid when starting your career as an entry-level IT support professional: Lack of technical knowledge: Although IT support is an entry-level job, it requires some basic technical knowledge. It is essential to have a good understanding of hardware, software, and networking concepts. You should have a basic understanding of operating systems, such as Windows or [Read more...]

Posted in: Best Practices, Growth Tagged: customer support, it support career, ITIL, troubleshooting

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