A personal computer (PC) is a device used to access websites, play video games, create works of art, keep in touch with loved ...

When you use your computer on your home or office network, there's a lot happening in the background. To connect to another device on your network and use the internet, you're using two pieces of ...

A proxy server and a VPN operate similarly, except when it comes to encryption. Here’s everything you need to know about the differences between proxies and VPNs. Moe enjoys making technical content ...

When storing data and backups outside of devices, you have a few options. First is a singular external drive, which is fantastic for quickly moving data between devices. But should you require more ...

AJ Dellinger is a writer, reporter, and editor based in Madison, Wisconsin. He has been published in Wired, Gizmodo, CNET, and a variety of other publications. He has covered small business and ...

When it comes to complexity of network connectors, you have got multiple levels, with a switch (hub) at the bottom and a router at the top. A hub is an astonishingly dumb gadget. It accepts a packet ...