I have a small business network that’s been in place for many years, and we’re finally getting around to a long overdue replacement of a dozen or so old desktop computers. The technician doing the ...

The three devices commonly used for linking components together on a network are hubs, switches and routers. Though similar in function they differ in capability and utilization. Hubs and switches ...

Last month, I discussed Ethernet routers and some of the concepts behind routing. This month, we will look at a slightly different piece of network hardware, the Ethernet switch. I use the term ...

A group of co-workers was trying to hold a meeting in a conference room of our large corporate HQ building. They had wanted to have everybody bring their laptops and collaborate, but since the ...

As the name suggests the Switchblade Hub has been specifically designed for the Nintendo Switch games console adding a wealth of features including support for Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI output as well as an ...

Aqara makes a range of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices for multiple regions around the world. This review takes a look at four of Aqara's latest products, including its Temperature and Humidity ...

Networking hubs are at a disadvantage against network switches in every technical area. Switches and hubs perform the same general function of connecting computers and computer-like devices to a ...

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I have been brought in on a part time basis to a relatively small company to do some IT work. The problem is that the company has a scattering of small hubs and switches plugged into wall ports, some ...

August 22, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 port for Elden Ring is in a deplorable state, as Bandai Namco didn't even allow testers to capture footage of it at Gamescom. Indiana Jones DLC 'The Order of ...

Shared versus dedicated channels. In an Ethernet network, every client, server and network device is wired to a hub or switch. A hub shares the total bandwidth among all users, while a switch provides ...