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    October 2022

    19 October
    • What are serial and parallel ports and how do they work?

      Every computer is built with tons of different ports that perform various functions. Two of the most important types of data trans are serial ports and parallel ports. This article discusses the differences and similarities between the two types of ports.

    18 October
    17 October
    • How to run disc cleanup on Windows 8.1

      The Disk Cleanup utility allows you to free your computer from temporary and unnecessary files. To access the Disk Cleanup utility follow the procedure below.

    14 October
    13 October
    • What is a hard drive and how does it work?

      The hard drive is the component used to permanently store data instead of RAM, which is erased whenever the computer is restarted. This is why the term mass storage device is sometimes used to refer to hard drives. The hard drive is connected to the motherboard using a hard drive controller that acts as an interface between the processor and the hard drive. The hard drive controller manages the drives linked to it, interprets commands sent by the processor, and routes them to the drive.

    • What is the hub in network equipment: definition, usage

      What is a hub? A hub is a hardware element for centralizing network traffic from multiple hosts that also propagates the signal. It has several ports - enough to link machines to one another, usually 4, 8, 16, or 32. Its only goal is to recover binary data from a port and send it to all the other ports. The hub connects several machines, sometimes arranged in a star shape, which gives it its name because all communication from the machines on the network passes through it.

    • What is polymorphism: OOP, ad hoc, universal

      What is polymorphism in object oriented programming ? The word polymorphism comes from Greek and means having several different forms. This is one of the essential concepts of object-oriented programming. Where inheritance is related to classes and (their hierarchy), polymorphism is related to object methods.

    • All about different types of networks

      The generic term network refers to a group of entities (for example. objects, people, etc.) that are connected. A network, therefore, allows material or immaterial elements to be circulated among all of these entities based on well-defined rules. Depending on what kind of entity is involved, the term used will differ.

    12 October
    • Everything you need to know about data transmission modes

      A given transmission on a communication channel between two machines can occur in several different ways. The transmission is characterized by the direction of the exchanges, the transmission mode, or the number of bits sent simultaneously, and the synchronization between the transmitter and receiver.

    • How to change the Wi-Fi password: on Mac, Windows

      Knowing how to modify the name and password of your Wi-Fi connection is important for various reasons. The primary reason is that pre-established passwords are usually impossible to remember, a long and random collection of numbers and letters. The second is for security reasons: unwanted connections to your network and personal security as your network offers an access path to your data. In this article, we will explain how to change your Wi-Fi password step by step.

    11 October
    • Pick the right TV: for home, gaming, LCD, LED

      When selecting a new television, the number of options available can make the decision almost overwhelming. This article will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision and will also give you some tips on how to increase the longevity of you

    • How to set the fastest Ubuntu download server

      Ubuntu uses hundreds of millions of servers worldwide to deliver updates to its global user base. The operating system will automatically choose a server based on your current location, yet the nearest server may not give you the quickest or most reliable access. This article explains how to change the Ubuntu download mirror.

    • Unable to connect to WiFi: encrypted with WPA

      Wifi Network security is meant to protect a wireless network from unauthorized access. Sometimes it happens that users cannot connect to a wifi network encrypted with WPA. The WPA encrypted Wifi Network asks for an authentication key before a connection can be made. If a valid key is provided and the user can still not connect to a wifi network encrypted with WPA, there could be a problem in the channel. Here's how to fix it.

    • Best apps to boost your WiFi signal

      Your WiFi signal at home sometimes does not work as well as we would like. This can be due to many reasons, from electromagnetic interference to objects that hinder the connection. To improve your WiFi signal, there are free applications that you can download to improve the signal quality. First, check out these tips.

    • Bluetooth: what is it, how does it works

      Bluetooth is a WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) technology, which is in other words, a wireless network technology with the capacity to link devices without a physical connection. Unlike infrared technology, Bluetooth-enabled devices do not need a direct line to communicate, allowing flexibility and connectivity of multiple devices.