What is Network Cable? Network cable is an item of networking hardware that is used to transfer data from one computer or device to another. There are many types of networking cable that can be used depending upon the topology, size, budget and coverage area of the network. The data rate of a network cable […]
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The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
What is the OSI Model? The OSI Model is used to explain the functions of each aspect of a computer network and created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The OSI model splits the computer network into 7 layers, being: Layer 1 – Physical Layer The physical layer comprises of any device or method […]
Remote Access
What is Remote Access Software? Remote access software provides the user with the ability to operate one computer that is connected to a network from another as if they were sat at it, albeit without the ability to physically plug and unplug devices to it and switch it on and off. Microsoft Windows Desktop Protocol […]
WhatsApp Message Edit Function
From May 2023, WhatsApp added the ability for a user to edit text based messages that they had sent to others. When the message is sent, even after receipt by the other party, who can also read it, it is possible to edit typing errors or completely change the entire message up to 15 minutes […]
Computer Display Technologies
LCD Monitors The majority of computer displays use a liquid crystal display (LCD) that is formed of a number of rows and columns of liquid crystal molecules that are coloured red, green or blue and form a pixel. The LCD is formed of an LCD panel that produces the image, a backlight that illuminates the […]