ethernet

What’s been happening to me is that for a long time—first on Windows 10 and now on Windows 11—I started having an issue where my computer’s wired Ethernet connection suddenly loses internet access, and there’s no way to restore it unless I do one of three things: Restart the computer Restart...

How do I get windows to recognise my local network as "Local Network" an set it as "Private", as well as there is no option to set it as Private, I have to use Powershell each time the computer starts to set it as Private. And yes, I have restarted, and yes network settins is AFAIK correct, and...

Rockwell Automation has confirmed two high-severity denial-of-service vulnerabilities in the 1715 EtherNet/IP Communications Module that can be exploited remotely and have been assigned CVE‑2025‑9177 and CVE‑2025‑9178; vendor fixes are available in firmware/software version 3.011 and later...

A subtle coding mistake in OpenPLC_v3’s EtherNet/IP thread can crash the PLC runtime and stop automation — a denial-of-service (DoS) condition that operators and Windows-based engineering workstations must treat as a real operational risk. The published advisory describes a defect in the...

Festo’s SBRD‑Q controller and SBOC‑Q / SBOI‑Q camera families were republished today in a CISA Industrial Control Systems advisory after multiple EtherNet/IP stack defects—tracked to the EIPStackGroup OpENer project—were found to allow remote denial‑of‑service and data‑disclosure scenarios; the...

Windows 11 ships with a cluster of gamer-focused features — Game Mode, Auto HDR, DirectStorage, hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling and per-app GPU preferences — that can materially change responsiveness, load times and visual fidelity when configured correctly, but many players never look past...

Microsoft’s refreshed Windows Backup now offers a built‑in, local PC‑to‑PC migration path that makes moving your personal files and many settings from an old Windows PC to a new Windows 11 machine far less painful than past upgrades — but it is not a silver bullet, and there are important...

Rockwell Automation’s 1783‑NATR I/O adapter has been flagged by CISA as vulnerable to a third‑party component flaw that can cause memory corruption, carrying a CVSS v4 base score of 6.9 and described as remotely exploitable with low attack complexity — operators should treat it as an immediate...

If your Windows 11 PC feels sluggish online, the problem is rarely magical — it’s usually fixable with a targeted combination of settings, driver updates, and simple network housekeeping. This guide pulls together the most reliable, up‑to‑date ways to speed up internet on Windows 11, explains...

WAVLINK’s entry-level 10GBase‑T PCIe card — sold under model WL‑NWP004 and branded across marketplaces as a “WAVLINK 10G Base‑T PCIe Network Card” using an AQC113 controller — promises a low‑cost gateway to 10Gbps Ethernet for desktop builders, but a closer look at the hardware, drivers and the...

CISA’s August 14 advisory bundle is a wake-up call for every industrial operator: thirty-two separate Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories were published, covering a sweeping range of Siemens and Rockwell products — from PLC simulators and engineering platforms to rugged network gear and...

Rockwell Automation’s Micro800 line of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) has been the subject of a high-severity U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advisory republished on August 14, 2025, warning that multiple remotely exploitable vulnerabilities tied to Azure RTOS...

Rockwell Automation’s FLEX 5000 I/O modules have been flagged in a fresh CISA advisory for a remotely exploitable input‑validation flaw that can render analog modules non‑responsive until a manual power cycle; the advisory names two CVEs, assigns a CVSS v4 base score of 8.7, and urges immediate...

Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix EtherNet/IP communication modules have been publicly flagged for a high-severity vulnerability that, if left unaddressed, can grant remote attackers direct, low-complexity access to a running module’s memory — enabling memory dumps, arbitrary memory...

Wake on LAN (WoL) is among the most intriguing legacy technologies still actively supported and relevant for modern Windows 11 users, blending convenience with caution in an era increasingly dominated by remote access and energy-conscious computing. For IT professionals, power users, and remote...

Plugable's latest innovation, the UD-7400PD docking station, is redefining the boundaries of multi-monitor setups by supporting up to five external displays simultaneously. This capability includes four monitors at 4K resolution and a fifth at 8K, catering to professionals who demand expansive...

Industrial control systems (ICS) stand at the heart of critical infrastructure worldwide, silently powering sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and manufacturing. In an era of proliferating cyber threats, the need for timely intelligence and robust defenses has never been more acute...

Ethernet issues can feel like a nail in the tire of your productivity vehicle—annoying, inconvenient, and sometimes downright confusing. But worry not, fellow Windows warriors! If your wired internet connection has gone rogue and refuses to cooperate, there’s a systematic way to troubleshoot and...

For any modern tech-savvy Windows user—or frankly, anyone who's ever stared at the screen in confusion while trying to fix Wi-Fi—it’s time to become an ace at managing your network settings. The comprehensive details from Microsoft's own support page have offered some valuable tips about...

In the ever-evolving world of technology, it's no surprise that single board computers (SBCs) are becoming increasingly robust, with some models able to run Windows 11 like a seasoned pro. However, there's an aspect of these devices that hasn't kept pace with innovation: networking capabilities...