Tag: home networking

BYOB Episode 36

BYOB Episode 36

More Networking, video cards, and some news.  This week nVidia releases a new graphics card. Mike gives some feedback on his GTX560Ti vs. the AMD 6950. OCZ acquires Inilinx. Western Digital buys Hitachi? The BYOB crew continues to breakdown networking basics. News nVidia GTX550Ti OCZ memory acquires Indilinx, monopolizing the next gen SSD controllers? Maybe [...]

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BYOB Episode 35

BYOB Episode 35

Network Basics, Gaming Build, and News.  This week we have Sandy Bridge & iPad2 News. A new BYOB build and a primer on our upcoming networking series. Props to Newegg’s Customer Service on making our RMA experience completely painless for our defective Intel chipsets. The guys discuss part 1 of Michael’s Sandy Brige gaming rig. [...]

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Network Interface Controller Outline

Network Interface Controller Outline

Hardware and Cabling by: Timothy Daleo NIC is an acronym for Network Interface Controller is part of your motherboard or a Network Interface Card if attaches to the slot on your board. Most newer PCs have the NIC built into the motherboard and some of the higher end PCs and motherboards even have dual network [...]

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An Introduction to Home Networking

An Introduction to Home Networking

Everyone who listens to this show or reads this blog is using a network of some sort. It is becoming a very important part of our daily lives. So where does one begin when trying to understand about networks and how they work? What I have created here is a basic introduction to Home Networking. [...]

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Netgear Press Conference at CES 2010

Netgear Press Conference at CES 2010

A very happy Vivek Pathela, VP and GM of Home and Consumer products introduced the press conference and Netgear’s motto for a prosperous 2010.  Netgear is the heart and soul of home networks. The first product up was the Netgear Stora (MS2110) – With this little gem you can backup and share your videos, music, [...]

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