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Why keylogger software should be on your personal radar
Keyloggers are often used in IT organizations to troubleshoot computer and network technical problems but can also be used by a family, or by hackers.
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Routers offer a wide range of useful features for home networking
Broadband routers are packed with features for supporting home networking. How many features of your home router do you use?
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Learn about all the different public IP addresses of Facebook
If you are blocked from facebook.com, you can sometimes use an IP address to reach it. Facebook utilizes multiple Internet servers and IP addresses.
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Learn about the best ways to sync files over wireless networks
File syncing is a bit more complicated than file sharing. Fortunately, no matter what your device and operating system, there are ways to do it.
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Do you use a home network router? These facts may surprise you.
These lesser-known facts about home network routers are good to keep in mind if you own one, are in the market for one, or just looking to upgrade.
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Make your wireless home network as secure as it needs to be
When setting up and maintaining Wi-Fi home networks, consider these tips for maximizing the security of the computers and data on these networks.
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Follow this three step method to ping computers and Web sites
Computer operating systems provide ping utilities run from the command shell or via apps. Follow these instructions to ping computers and Web sites.
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The meaning of Kbps, Mbps, and Gbps ratings for network equipment
Computer network equipment and connections run at all different data rates. The fastest operate at Gbps speeds while others are rated in Mbps or Kbps.
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Is Li-Fi a future Wi-Fi killer or destined to be a flop? You decide.
Li-Fi is a promising local area network technology that transmits data using visible light pulses from LEDs. Future Wi-Fi killer or flop - you decide.
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New wireless gear was announced at MWC 2016 - which was your favorite?
Mobile World Congress showcases many new wireless products including phones, IoT gadgets, and connectivity technology. This is a summary for 2016.
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Why dual band routers are a good idea for wireless home networking
Dual band wireless networks support devices on two different radio frequency bands, offering several advantages over ordinary single band networks.
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A beginner's guide to network cables, their different types and uses
Computer networks in the 21st century use several different types of cables for both short- and long-distance communication.
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Facts behind 802.11g - a 54 Mbps rated version of Wi-Fi
802.11g is a Wi-Fi standard technology for wireless network communication supporting 54 Mbps rated connections, still used on many home networks.
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How to perform a computer ping test (when you need one)
A ping test determines connectivity and also latency (communication delay) between two network devices. Ping tests are helpful network diagnostics.
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Top N600 (802.11n) Wi-Fi wireless routers for home networks revealed
These routers support N600 (802.11n) dual band home networking with 300 Mbps rated connections on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Good for growing networks.
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