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A download speed tester tests the speed of your Internet connection by downloading a temporary file to your computer's hard drive. The download speed tester times how long it takes for the temporary file to download through the Internet connection onto your computer. The tester will issue a report that tells you how fast your Internet... more »
A microprocessor is a computer chip that contains a central processing unit, or CPU. The terms, CPU and microprocessor, are interchangeable. The chip controls all of the computer's functions and data processing actions. The microprocessor is the brain of any computer or workstation.
Microprocessors aren't just found in computers;... more »
You can easily test your Internet bandwidth speed manually or using an online speed testing tool. Follow the instructions below to test your Internet bandwidth speed. more »
Almost everyone in America has accessed the Internet at some point in time, though not everyone understands exactly how it works. Sure, you type in a URL and a web page appears as the result, and sometimes this happens blindingly fast while other times it is agonizingly slow. What makes the pages load fast or slow? more »
Throughput is used to determine the maximum rate at which a computer user can expect data to transfer. Those using fast Internet connections might see their transfer levels as less than they expected due to a low throughput. This document will outline how to determine the maximum throughput available to computer users on their given... more »
Video content can be delivered in a variety of ways, but streaming content is often an optimal choice of many users. Streaming content differs... more »
PCMCIA cards were originally designed as memory expansion slots for laptop PCs. More commonly known as PC cards, they are now used in laptop... more »
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