| FAQ | What's the difference between a bit and a byte? In computer networking, the difference is large. It's especially important not to confuse the two when talking about ... Read More

| Reference | In the USA, using cable modems has historically been more popular than home networking with DSL. That trend is now reversing. By offering comparable service at a ... Read More

| Definition | In networking, a switch is a small device that joins multiple computers together at a low-level network protocol layer. Technically, network switches operate at Layer Two (Data ... Read More

| Reference | Download Accelerator Plus is available as both a free ad-supported package and a paid Premium version. Networking download managers like Accelerator Plus and Premium better utilize the ... Read More

| Definition | Gigabit Ethernet is an extension to the family of wired Ethernet computer networking and communication standards. The Gigabit Ethernet standard supports a theoretical maximum data rate of ... Read More

| Tip | Various Web sites advertise so-called "KazaaLite" applications available for free download. Beware: These Kazaa variants are usually not the original free Kazaa Lite P2P networking application many ... Read More

| Reference | The first generation of wireless routers for home broadband networks used 802.11b technology. 802.11b wireless routers have now been available for several years and remain a functional ... Read More

| Reference | The Shareaza free P2P client for Windows is capable of connecting to multiple popular P2P networks including eDonkey and Gnutella. Shareaza provides built-in intelligence for detecting fake ... Read More

| Article | Windows Firewall is a free network firewall application for Windows XP, introduced new this month in Windows XP Service Pack 2. Windows Firewall replaces the older Internet ... Read More