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Practical articles and reference material from ScottB.ca covering technology decisions, troubleshooting, business systems, home technology and lessons learned from real-world experience.
Use the topics below to explore the library. When a subject needs a deeper explanation, related resources may also point you toward Technology London.
Start with the question you are trying to answer.
The advice in this library starts with the actual problem. A new device or service may be the right answer, but it is not automatically the answer. Where possible, the guidance explains what the technology does, what commonly goes wrong, what to check first and when professional help or replacement makes sense.
Start with the question you are trying to answer.
Start with a question, not a product.
Use the topics above to find practical guidance, or browse the latest reference material below. If you are not sure what approach fits your situation, ask Scott.
Practical articles and lessons learned
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DNS Explained: Why It Can Look Like the Internet Is Broken
Posted in networking, troubleshooting on Aug 12, 2026.
A practical explanation of DNS and why DNS failures can make working Internet connections appear to be offline.
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What DHCP Does on a Home or Business Network
Posted in networking, troubleshooting on Aug 12, 2026.
How devices receive network settings automatically and why DHCP problems can affect an entire network.
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VLANs: When Does a Small Business Actually Need One?
Posted in business technology, networking on Aug 12, 2026.
A practical explanation of network segmentation and when VLANs solve a real problem.
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Wired vs Wireless Networking: Choosing the Right Connection
Posted in networking, technology advice on Aug 12, 2026.
Why Ethernet and Wi-Fi should be treated as complementary technologies rather than competing choices.
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Why Network Documentation Matters
Posted in business technology, networking on Aug 12, 2026.
How simple network documentation can reduce troubleshooting time and make technology changes safer.
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What to Know Before Replacing Your Router
Posted in networking, technology advice on Aug 12, 2026.
Questions to answer before replacing a router, gateway or firewall in a home or small business.
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Firewall vs Router: What Is the Difference?
Posted in networking, Security & Backup on Aug 12, 2026.
A plain-language explanation of routing and firewalling and why the two functions are often found in the same device.
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Why Internet Speed Is Not the Same as Network Performance
Posted in networking, troubleshooting on Aug 12, 2026.
Why a high-speed Internet package cannot compensate for a poorly performing local network.
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Network Segmentation Without Unnecessary Complexity
Posted in networking, Security & Backup on Aug 12, 2026.
How to separate devices and services when there is a real requirement without creating an unmanageable network.
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What a Network Upgrade Should Actually Improve
Posted in networking, technology advice on Aug 12, 2026.
How to define success before spending money on new network equipment.
New technology still has to fit the existing environment.
Cloud services, automation and AI-enabled tools are changing what technology can do. This library addresses those changes where they affect the technology people and businesses already use.
The focus is not on selling an AI service. It is on understanding how newer technology fits into existing networks, systems, security, workflows and everyday use.
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