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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…
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Networking Basics: What is a Proxy Server and Their Benefits
Why do you need a Proxy Server and what are the benefits of using a proxy server. Proxy servers offer secure browsing…
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How computer viruses spread and how to keep them away
Learn how computer viruses spread and how to keep them away by taking preventive measures.
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Why does my company need a firewall right away!
Identifying a potential intrusion is not always obvious, and that is why you need a good firewall. In this article, we explain why and how.
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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…
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Starting to understand Encryption
Encryption is the principal application of cryptography; it makes data incomprehensible in order to ensure its confidentiality.
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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…
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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.…
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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.
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SYSVOL Share in Active Directory: A Comprehensive Guide
Dive into the essentials of SYSVOL Share in Active Directory, exploring its functions, structure, and importance in Windows domain environments.
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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.
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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…