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Bridge vs Switch: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between a bridge and a switch? Computer networks rely on various devices to control the exchange of data. Some networks use a bridge, for instance, whereas others use a switch. Bridges and switches are both destined to regulate the flow of...
The 5 Characteristics of Cloud Computing Explained
Do you know the five characteristics of cloud computing? Not all businesses use on-premise systems. Research shows that nine in 10 businesses now use cloud computing. Before making the switch to cloud computing, though, you should familiarize yourself with its...
Goodware vs Grayway vs Malware: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between goodware, grayware and malware? Most software products fall under one of these three categories. Whether you're downloading software for personal or commercial use, you should consider its classification. As you may already know,...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Keyloggers
You can't rely on a monitor privacy film to prevent other users from seeing what you type. If your computer is infected with a keylogger, the hacker who deployed it will capture your keystrokes. Also known as keyboard-capturing malware, keyloggers are a form of...
What Is a Packet Sniffer and How Does It Work?
Have you heard of packet sniffers? Packets are the basis on which computers and devices communicate on a network. Networks are governed by protocols, the most common of which is Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). All computers and devices on the network must follow...
Remote vs Local Exploits: What’s the Difference?
Cyber attacks often involve exploits. Whether a hacker is trying to take down a network using a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack or simply trying to breach an otherwise protected database, he or she may take advantage of a weakness. A process known as an...
Public vs Private Cloud Computing: What’s the Difference?
More and more businesses are moving to the cloud. Statistics show that roughly half of all small businesses and over 90% of all enterprise businesses use cloud computing. While all forms of cloud computing involve the use of remote, on-demand hardware resources, there...
4 Common Types of Distributed Networking Technologies
Distributed networking is the "language" that allows computers and other devices to communicate with each other. It specifically involves the use of interconnected programs, software and data across multiple computers. The connected computers are part of a network. As...
Wi-Fi: Does the Channel Really Matter?
What Wi-Fi channel do you typically use? When setting up a wireless network in your home or workplace, you may not think much about the channel. After all, most wireless networks will work regardless of the channel, so many people assume that the channel doesn't...
Why Your Computer Fan Runs Nonstop
Fans are essential cooling components for computers. Some of them are found inside of the case, whereas others are found on the outside. Computer fans inside of the case are designed to draw cool air into the case so that it can move around the processor and other...
Threat Remediation vs Mitigation: What’s the Difference?
It only takes a single cyber threat to cripple your business's operations. Some cyber threats seek to steal data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, whereas other cyber threats seek to take systems offline. There are different ways to "handle" these...
Troubleshooting Offscreen Programs in Windows
Is Windows displaying programs offscreen? This is a common occurrence when using a dual-monitor setup. When you disable the secondary monitor, Windows will move all of the programs to the primary monitor. It may display some of the programs entirely on the primary...