You may need to monitor, or mirror, a port on an Ethernet switch to debug a data protocol, check for inappropriate use of your network or resolve a security breach. Using a monitor port on a network ...

If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? This the classic query designed to place your mind into the Zen-like state known as the silent mind. Whether or not ...

Automated network monitoring involves scanning for device component failures and examining traffic patterns. Learn how to lighten the load of your network management responsibilities. Network device ...

Network visibility is a top priority for many IT managers. When networks become larger and more complex, monitoring for performance and security is no longer optional, it becomes critical. Financial, ...

Many modern monitors come with built-in USB hubs. These hubs don’t just provide extra ports, they can transfer data at high ...

In the cybersecurity world, testing for the existence of exploitable vulnerabilities isn’t always an exact science. Checking for open ports (CIS Control 9 - Limitation and Control of Network Ports, ...

Portmaster isn’t just a cross-platform network monitor — it’s also a very powerful security tool that can help to lock down your desktops and block things like ads, trackers and malware. I’ve been ...

HDMI is essential but make sure to match versions for best performance & bandwidth. DisplayPort offers higher resolutions and MST ability for monitor daisy-chaining. USB-C and Thunderbolt are ...

The history of TCP port 80 started a long time ago when the IANA assigned TCP port 80 for HTTP activity and TCP port 443 for secure HTTP (HTTPS). HTTP was designed as a protocol to transport requests ...