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Run mstsc.exe /span "/span -- Matches the remote desktop width and height with the local virtual desktop, spanning across multiple monitors, if necessary. To span across monitors, the monitors must be arranged to form a rectangle."

I got the interference bit because FTP (Foil Twisted Pair) has foil wrapped around the wires (as far as I know), thus cutting out more interference.

What exactly do I need to search for when looking specifically for a 'twisted' ethernet cable? EDIT: I think I'm getting somewhere, is it a UTP or an FTP cable I need? Edit x2: I see FTP cuts out more interference than UTP but they're both twisted. Thanks.

I've just been looking on eBay and stumbled across this... BLACK 10M FLAT NETWORK ETHERNET CAT5E CABLE / LEAD RJ45 | eBay UK £99?! You must be having a laugh, it's only 10 meters long.

Hi, I need to get an ethernet cable to another room upstairs, however I need the cable to be able to fit through narrow spaces; I then came across a 'flat' CAT5e cable. A link can be seen below, but I'm sure most of you know what I'm on about: 5m FLAT Cat5e Ethernet/Patch Cable: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics If I use a 'flat' CAT5e opposed to a 'normal' CAT5e, will the speed/performance be decreased? The cable will be approximately 35m~ Thanks.

The pay isn't fantastic, but I'm sure £90 a week is good for someone still living at home (like my self), as for EMA, I've never heard of it if I'm honest with you.

Ah, I see where you're coming from. I plan on following through the apprenticeship if I go on it, definitely not drop out until it's finished. But I'm pretty sure things may have changed from 20 years ago

It says the time is split between an employed work placement, could that count as some sort of experience'?

Advanced Apprenticeships for IT & Telecoms Professionals "National IT Partnership (NiTP) Fast Track Advanced Apprenticeship for IT & Telecoms Professionals" seems good. " * 7 months Intensive Apprenticeship * Specified units ideal for a number of IT technician and network support roles * Time is split equally between an employed work placement and Bedford College. " Qualifications which you can gain from the apprenticeship: Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles - CompTIA A+ - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) - Microsoft Certified IT Professionals (MCITP) I'd say that's a good apprenticeship

So I'm guessing you're for apprenticeships then.

Thanks for the reply, I think I'll just have to see what the future holds and how the economy is. Maybe things will change but I'm seriously considering an apprenticeship now; get paid for learning, gain experience, qualifications and confidence. I think the experience will be especially useful when going for a job

Hi guys, sorry for a slow reply, I really do value all of your comments and I've acknowledged how much experience really is needed, an apprenticeship seems great. I've seen some apprenticeships in networking advertised in the newspaper which can be provided by a college nearby, however, I also have a university nearby which I could go on a 3 year course doing networking... what would be the advantages and disadvantages of going to a university rather than a college?

Hi, you've all been really helpful. I'm still at school my self But I've looked at the University of Bedfordshire's website and they seem to do some pretty good courses in both Microsoft and Cisco but an all in one 3 year full time course (yes theeldergeek I've remembered how to spell, haha) involving networking and managing a network etc... I think that seems my best bet as I've read on their website you get a real hands on experience as they have a room which is like a mini-network where you can work and try to setup a working project. I honestly think I really need to get some good qualifications and maybe try an apprenticeship as well to help the CV with regards to experience. Thanks for the replys guys.

Hi Dos_Box, that you for a really good reply, couldn't have asked for anything better! You've made it seem a little harder than I thought it would be to have a job in IT. I was hoping to have something like managing a school's network or a business's network. So would that mean I'd need both Microsoft and Cisco cources? Also, if I were to take a CompTA course where would I be able to take one (anything would be of help)? When I google these cources they seem as though they're for people who already have a wide range of knowlege as some of the cources I've found have only been 5 days long, I had about a year or two of studying for it. I will check them books out and see how it goes. Again, thanks for such a good reply.

Hi, thanks for welcoming me, haha. I'm based in Bedfordshire.

Hi, I'm new to this forum and it looked as though I could get a pretty good answer to my question from experienced users. I'd like to know what route to take in order to become an IT Technician. Such as what qualifications I would need, A-Levels, University Cources etc... I've seen some people say Cisco and Windows cources come in handy. I've tried researching Windows cources to see where I could be tought them and where I could take exams for them but I can't seem to find anywhere that teaches Windows Proffesional cources (or something along those lines). Please can someone in the UK who is an IT Technician help me? Thanks P.S Please forgive me if I've posted this in the wrong place.