How to see Your Network Latency Using a Ping Test

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How to See Your Network Latency Using a Ping Test

Network latency is the time data travels from source to destination in a computer network. It is simply the delay from sending a data package until you receive the response. High latency can cause slow website loading, lag in online gaming, and performance issues in web applications for VoIP (Voice over IP) and video calls. One of the simplest ways to measure network latency is by using the ping test.

In this article, we’ll cover how the ping command works, how to check network latency, and how to interpret the results.

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What is a Subnet Mask?

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What is a Subnet Mask?

Whether you’ve heard it thrown around in a meeting, stumbled across it while setting up your Wi-Fi, or are just trying to figure out why your printer won’t connect to the network, subnet masks are all around you. We’re going to break this down together. By the end, you’ll know what a subnet mask is and why it matters to your everyday life—whether you’re a business owner or just someone who uses the Internet to work.

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HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type: What is it and how to fix it?

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How to fix HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type Error

This blog post will explain the HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type Error and how to fix it. The following error occurs when the server cannot serve the requested format by the client because the format isn’t supported. In other words, this is a mismatch between what the client’s browser sends and what the server is willing to accept. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss the HTTP 415 Error, its causes, and how it can be solved. Also, we will mention how this error impacts the website’s SEO. Naturally, we will explain how the content type and encoding headers work in more detail. Let’s get started!

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How to View and Edit a Host File Location in Linux

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How To View and Edit a Host File Location In Linux

In this tutorial, we will explain everything about the hosts file in Linux. The purpose of the host file is to map a domain name to its IP address. In this file, we can configure which websites can access the system, how specific hostnames can be resolved, which websites we want to block, etc. In the following paragraphs, we will describe a host file, how to find the host file location in Linux, how it is used, and how to edit it in any Linux operating system.

Editing a host’s files requires root privileges on the server or a user with sudo privileges. This is important because, at the end of the tutorial, we will explain how to edit the host’s file in Linux with real examples. Let’s get started!

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HTTP 406 Not Acceptable Status Code: What is it and how to fix it?

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How to Fix HTTP 406 Not Acceptable Code

This tutorial will explain everything about the HTTP 406 Not Acceptable status code. The HTTP 406 Not Acceptable is an HTTP response or status code belonging to 4xx client errors. This means that the page cannot be reached, is unavailable, or the request has bad syntax. The error signals that the server cannot provide content in the format requested in the headers of the client’s request. The HTTP 406 error can appear while you are visiting some websites. It can also appear on the website you are hosting.

In the following paragraphs, we will explain this error in more detail. What causes it, and how to fix it from the client and website owner’s perspectives. Let’s get started!

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How to Optimize Database Performance With MySQLTuner

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How to optimize Database Performance with MySQLTuner

If you use a MySQL/MariaDB database, you know it can become slow or consume too many resources if not properly configured. To help with this, there’s a tool called MySQLTuner, which analyzes your database. It analyzes how MySQL/MariaDB is performing and provides tips to make it faster and more efficient.

This guide will show you how to install and use MySQLTuner to improve your database performance, even if you’re not a tech expert.

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422 Error Unprocessable Content and how to fix it

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422 Error

In this post, we explain the HTTP 422 Error Unprocessable Content. What is it, and how can you fix it? The HTTP 422 Error belongs to the 4xx status codes and is a client-side error. It indicates that the server understood the request content, the syntax was okay, but its instructions could not be processed. This error appears in particular cases involving API interactions, so it is not a standard HTTP 4xx error.

In the following paragraphs, we will explain this error, teach you how to troubleshoot it, and how to fix it. Let’s get started!

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