The IT Guy: Networking comics

Geek courtship ritual
Dave tries out an unlikely -- but not uncommon -- pickup line.

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The TARDIS hub has only four ports
A geeky pop culture icon poses a source of irritation for Dave, the IT guy.

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The binary tattoo
An attempt to incorporate technology and fashion fails miserably in the eyes of our IT guy.

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Disaster recovery
One can never overlook the importance of proper backup and disaster recovery planning.

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Amazing Grace
While exploring a strange room full of forgotten computers, Dave gets some advice from an IT legend.

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Cable under the table
Who knows what terror lurks under the table -- except for Dave, our fearless IT Guy. Dave braves dust, spiders, and routers that go bump in the night to bring network connectivity to end users.

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Tech support, I forgot my password
If you've ever answered the phone for tech support, you've probably dealt with the proverbial clueless user. Here, Dave takes his turn helping a frustrated (and frustrating) user with a forgotten password.

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Mobility -- It's a beach
A mobile worker finds that his many devices (wireless laptop, glare-free screen and PDA) don't guarantee a seamless work experience in the great outdoors.

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Mac vs. PC
Mac and PC are at it again in this spoof of the popular TV commercial -- with a twist.

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IP addressing
Dave's coworkers have some trouble with an IP address, although it's not what you'd expect.

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Earning certifications
Dave hesitates to admit exactly how he earns so many networking certifications.

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VoIP user issues
Network pros face many obstacles in a new VoIP implementation, not the least of which are the user issues.

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Flying with laptops
Rugged laptop cases can alleviate queasiness about checking valuable equipment. But for the IT guy, there's an even better way to fly.

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Wireless access point placement
What in the world is Dave doing with those wireless routers?

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