Maybe by mentioning the P2P concept to you, you’ll stay the same. It is something usual for everyone who uses this system at user level but who does not have knowledge of advanced computing and the operation of information transfer through the network. And this is precisely what P2P or Peer to Peer is all …
On October 4, 1957, the first artificial satellite was launched. It was Sputnik I. It was sent from the Soviet Union out of the Earth’s orbit. This milestone marked the beginning of the space age. Here, competition among the world’s powers to create the best technology laid the foundation for the devices we know today …
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Have you ever heard of a wireless access point? Simply put, it is a wireless device capable of allowing interconnection between other WiFi devices and wired networks. Its function is to be an intermediary between a computer and a network, either local or Internet. With them, it is possible for a mobile computer-type device (whether …
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All those users who are familiar with wireless communications, have probably heard at least once about the “Hotspots” or their Spanish name “punto caliente”. The interesting thing about them is that they offer Internet access through a router and a wireless network. Generally, they can be found in public spaces where there is high human …
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There are many problems or failures that can occur on a computer when we want to establish a connection to the Internet. One of the most common ones in Windows computers is “Ethernet does not have a valid IP configuration”. Many of the users are not familiar with this type of problem, so it can …
If you’re familiar with using technology, especially the Internet, you’ve probably heard of Ethernet cable. With the advent of high-speed connections provided by fiber optics, users have begun to upgrade networks in their homes. This improvement includes changing the router to increase speed and coverage. But, usually people leave aside another very important element, which …
The deployment of optical fibre in Spain has been one of the main problems encountered by operators. The reason is that its installation requires a large infrastructure along with multi-million dollar investments. Due to these inconveniences, the NEBA was created. NEBA can be summarised as a service by which other telecommunication companies have the possibility …
Have you heard of ADSL? This is a type of Internet connection that allows you to browse. It is a broadband Internet technology, which means that it offers a higher connection speed than a modem would in terms of data transfer. So, when you decide to hire an Internet rate, there are many things to …
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Security and anonymity are two very desirable features in our connections. For this reason, the VPN or virtual private network is a service that is being accessed more and more. This is a network that masks our IP address while giving us great security by encrypting the information, becoming a direct access tunnel to our …
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The Internet is extremely fundamental to most human beings today, because of the different activities that can be managed through it. Hence, a term used in computing to designate the connection of nodes, known as “network“. Although there are several types of networks today, there is no doubt that wireless networking or WiFi technology is …
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Optic fiber is a type of technological data transmission that generates pulses of light through a very thin wire of transparent material that can be glass or plastic. It is widely used today and its main advantage is the speed at which these pulses of light travel, generating a very fast Internet connection. It is …
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In communications between computers, there is what is known as computer networks. These are those that allow each of the processes within a network to be executed in an orderly fashion, making it possible to exchange information between computer systems. The world of network protocols is truly interesting, since learning from it means getting your …
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As the use of broadband grows around the world, we may be concerned about what it is and how it works. Many of us may even be using a connection and not know we’re doing it. Today we will learn all about bandwidth and how to use it. And so that we don’t get confused …
Nowadays, WiFi networks have become one of the most popular tools all over the world. Anyone who has used the Internet has probably used one of these networks, so you don’t need much of an introduction. They are usually included in all current smartphones, as well as in any other state-of-the-art technological device. In addition …
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With the large flow of content that currently exists on the web, it is likely that many users will want to restrict access to certain websites (for privacy, convenience, parental control, etc.). To this end, different methods have been implemented to apply a series of controls so that certain websites are blocked from loading, automatically. …