March 15th, 2010 — 12:19 am
Broadband is a general term for any technology that transfers
data over a broad bandwidth connection. Such a connection allows
for much higher transmission speed and quality than its low
bandwidth equivalent.
Broadband technology can be used for a variety of different
purposes, including high speed internet access (e.g. Cable, DSL,
T1, etc.), and
VoIP
(broadband phone) connections.
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March 14th, 2010 — 12:31 am
While you're hearing about the latest plans in wireless internet, you'll see some common threads popping up. For one, you'll see the concept of networks. What does the average person know about networks? Not much, but everyone knows when an internet package is humming along with little interference. The goal is to get that same type of service with more flexibility. If added speed and range doesn't interest you, you probably don't need a switch. However, if your wireless internet ...
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March 13th, 2010 — 12:25 am
There have been a number of wonderful inventions during the 20th and 21st century. Some of these creations have been both massive and minute. Very few of mankinds modern creations have revolutionized working life so much as the USB flash drive though. Ok now that might seem a bit much for some people but the reality remains the same - USB flash drives have made the working lives of millions of office workers, teachers, students, IT and other professionals massively more simple. If you already ...
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March 12th, 2010 — 12:51 am
Wireless is a technology that's cheap, easy and useful right
now, and yet it's a technology that's still very young. Here's a
quick look at what the future could hold for wireless
networking. It will only improve and develop with time.
The Radio and the Phone
Wireless networks will always win over wired ones, in the end,
simply because it is cheaper for signals to travel through the
free air than it is to install and maintain wires. If you want
an example of this, consider that telephones were ...
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March 11th, 2010 — 12:42 am
If you're not already the proud and happy owner of a USB flash memory drive then it's about time you got one! These little devices are incredibly useful, portable and very easy-to-use. Whether you need to transfer files between computers or you're just looking for a small and highly portable backup device these little gadgets are perfect!
These small drives go by several different names including USB sticks, USB drive, USB flash drive, flash stick, thumb drive and jump drive. Most of these ...
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March 10th, 2010 — 12:22 am
Is a known fact that every time you open a browser to view a web
page, order something online, or read your email in a web based
viewer that information is stored on your computer for later
use. Whether you are viewing the weather online, reading sports,
catching up on the latest world news or viewing something a
little more private, all that information is stored in your
computer. Windows operating systems store all this material in
what are called Temporary Internet Files or cache. Web pages ...
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March 9th, 2010 — 12:21 am
Apple FireWire is a cross-platform of the high-speed serial data bus that can move large amounts of data between computers and peripheral devices. It features simplified cabling, hot swapping, and transfer speeds of up to 800 megabits per second. Thankfully, along came FireWire and Universal Serial Bus (USB): faster and easier to use replacements for serial and parallel ports.
A simple common plug-in serial connector on the back of your computer and on many different types of peripheral ...
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