Networking technology: What is a network tester and what is it used for?

Networking technology

Computer networks are the backbone of modern communication between individuals, groups, and institutions in the digital era. The demand for network connectivity is growing quickly. More and more people want to transfer data and stream multimedia content. However, with increased usage comes an increased need for maintenance and troubleshooting. A reliable and … Read more

Networking Technology: NTP

Networking Technology

NTP stands for Network Time Protocol and it is a standard internet protocol. NTP was developed at the University of Delaware by Professor David L Mills. The first official specification of NTP as a member of the internet protocol family came out in 1985. In essence, NTP is a protocol which synchronizes … Read more

Networking Technology: Email: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4

Networking Technology: Email: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4

Email is older than the internet and it is amazing to see how it evolved over the years. No one invented email, but it was still up and running even before Arpanet. A couple of people claim to have invented email on some occasions, but the reality is different. Origin of Email … Read more

Networking Technology: HTTPS

HTTPS

Folklore tells a story about a man whose life resided in his parrot. Any harm to the parrot meant harm to his owner. Simply put, the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the parrot that holds internet’s soul. It is the life of the interwebs as we know it. However, it is surprising … Read more