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  • Parallel Transmission

    Parallel Transmission

    Learn what is Parallel Transmission, the difference between serial and parallel transmission, IEEE 1284 standard (SPP, EPP and ECP) and many other questions we may want to know the answers to.

  • Universal Serial Bus (USB)

    Universal Serial Bus (USB)

    Discover what Universal Serial Bus (USB) is and how it’s revolutionized device connectivity. From USB types to its role in data transfer, we cover it all!

  • Operating System (OS)

    Operating System (OS)

    We can define an Operating System, or simply OS, as a software program that serves as the interface between other applications and the hardware on a computer or mobile device. Desktop operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from a keyboard, sending output to a display screen, managing files and directories on a…

  • Transmission Modes in Data Transmission

    Transmission Modes in Data Transmission

    Of primary concern when we are considering the transmission of data from one device to another is the wiring, and of primary concern when we are considering the wiring is the data stream. Do we send 1 bit at a time; or do we group bits into larger groups and, if so, how? The transmission…

  • Starting to understand Encryption

    Starting to understand Encryption

    Encryption is the principal application of cryptography; it makes data incomprehensible in order to ensure its confidentiality.

  • Electromagnetic Waves

    Electromagnetic Waves

    An electromagnetic wave is a fluctuation of energy consisting of electric and magnetic fields. The electric and magnetic fields oscillate or move back and forth at right angles to each other, and the wave moves out from the propagating antenna in a direction related to the shape of the antenna, which you will learn about…

  • Aloha Network

    Aloha Network

    ALOHA NETWORK, was a networking system developed at the University of Hawaii in the late 1960s.  Norman Abramson and his colleagues developed a radio network for communication among the Hawaiian Islands. This system was an early experiment in the development of mechanisms for sharing a common communications channel – in this case, a common radio channel.…

  • Physical Medium Dependent (PMD)

    Physical Medium Dependent (PMD)

    Physical Medium Dependent, also known as PMD, defines the details of transmission and reception of individual bits on a physical medium.

  • Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)

    Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)

    In this article, we will unravel the layers of Password Authentication Protocol (PAP), exploring its operations, advantages, and its place in the ever-evolving landscape of network security protocols.

  • URL switching

    URL switching

    In today’s digital era, where the traffic of information surges like never before, the efficient management of web content is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Enter URL Switching—a technology that has cemented its relevance in the labyrinthine world of HTTP-based web services. Operating at Layer 7 of the OSI model, it allows for…

  • LMHOSTS file (Windows OS)

    LMHOSTS file (Windows OS)

    What is Lmhosts? What is it for? LMHOSTS is an ASCII file used to enable Domain Name Resolution under Windows Operating Systems when other methods, such as WINS, fail. Lmhosts stands for LAN (Local Area Network) Manager Hosts. After installing Windows, a file called Lmhosts.sam is created in C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc. This file is just a sample…