You see 'http://' and 'ftp://' in Web page addresses. What are these 'protocols'? How do they affect me?
A 'protocol' is a set of invisible computer rules that govern how an Internet document gets transmitted to your screen. These dozens of programmatic rules work in the background in the same way a bank employs staff procedures to keep your money safe.
A document's Internet protocol is described...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Definition: A network protocol defines rules and conventions for communication between network devices. Protocols for computer networking all generally use packet switching techniques to send and receive messages in the form of packets
Network protocols include mechanisms for devices to identify and make connections with each other, as well as formatting rules that specify how data is packaged...
Did your grandmother just post a Facebook link to "Hot Shocking Sexy Pics of Britney Spears"? Maybe that's how your grandma rolls, but chances are it's probably the hacker who just "pwned" her Facebook account. Here are some tips to help you tell the difference between Facebook friend or foe.
1. Is the post out of character for the person posting it?
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that...
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