We often come across setups where the “server” turns out to be a glorified desktop PC tucked under a desk, running Windows 10 with a shared folder or two and called a day. Let’s be blunt: that’s not a server.

When you're starting out with just a few computers, it’s tempting to go the simple route: link them together in a workgroup and get on...

It’s not glamorous. It’s not the bit people show off on the office tour. But when it comes to reliable IT, structured cabling is the...