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What is a Jitter Buffer and How It Works

What is a Jitter Buffer and How It Works

Jul 2, 2025 | Learn what a jitter buffer is, how it works, when to use it (or not), and how to optimize call quality across your network with tools like Obkio.

What is Internet Jitter & How to Test It

What is Internet Jitter & How to Test It

Jun 19, 2025 | Learn what Internet jitter is, how it affects VoIP, video calls, and remote work, and how to test & fix it with tools like Traceroute & Network Monitoring.

SLA Monitoring & Reporting: Getting What You Paid For

How To: SLA Monitoring & Reporting: Are You Getting What You Paid For?

Jun 10, 2025 | Learn about SLA monitoring & reporting using Network Monitoring to measure network, service performance, user experience & understand if SLAs are being met.

How to Set Up A Raspberry Pi Network Monitor

How to Set Up A Raspberry Pi Network Monitor: For IT Pros

Jun 5, 2025 | Network monitoring with Raspberry Pi made easy with Obkio's Raspberry Pi network monitor. Start for free with the Raspberry Pi network monitor installation!

How to Fix Latency Spikes in WAN & LAN Networks

How to Fix Latency Spikes in WAN and LAN Networks

Jun 3, 2025 | Struggling with latency spikes? Learn how to diagnose, fix, and prevent latency spikes in your WAN and LAN networks with expert tips and tools.

Why Your Network Is Down & How to Prevent Downtime

Mission Impossible: Find out the Reasons Why Your Network Is Down (and How to Proactively Prevent Network Downtime)

May 26, 2025 | Is the network down again? Discover the top causes of network downtime and how to prevent outages with real-time monitoring, visibility, and control.

8 Essential Network Statistics IT Pros Must Monitor

8 Network Statistics IT Pros Should Know to Understand and Optimize Network Performance

May 14, 2025 | Learn the 8 critical network statistics that reveal performance issues. Includes monitoring tips, benchmarks & troubleshooting strategies.

Internet Latency Explained: How to Measure & Fix It

Internet Latency: What Is It, How to Measure It, and How to Improve It

May 9, 2025 | What is Internet latency & why does it matter? Learn how to measure, troubleshoot, and reduce Internet latency — with pro monitoring tips.

Network Stress Testing: What It Is & How to Run One

Network Stress Testing: What It Is & How to Run One

May 7, 2025 | Learn what a network stress test is, how it works, when to use it, and what tools to use to stress test your network and evaluate its performance limits.

Top Microsoft Teams Metrics to Monitor

Top Microsoft Teams Metrics: How to Measure & Improve Call Quality

May 1, 2025 | Learn the key Microsoft Teams performance metrics IT pros monitor to fix audio/video issues. Includes ideal thresholds & troubleshooting tips.

How to Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues for IT Pros

How to Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues for IT Pros

Apr 20, 2025 | Master internet connectivity troubleshooting with expert tips & Obkio's Network Monitoring tool. Troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues with ease.