Taco seasoning isn't just for making regular tacos. Here's how to use it in all types of tasty ways so that none of it is ...

Packet switching is a network transmission method that sees data sent in small blocks called packets rather than as a continuous stream. Sending data in this way helps to improve the robustness and ...

There are few things more frustrating than trying to work, game, or stream a movie and experiencing stuttering, pausing, and other unstable behavior due to a dodgy internet connection. Even if your Wi ...

Most network people understand the terrible effect delay can have on TCP sessions. TCP must pause data transfers while waiting for ACKs. The more network delay there is, the longer this pause will be.

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Ketchup goes perfectly with french fries, chicken tenders and meatloaf. But what about a 5K? Heinz has a new ad showing runners using packets of ketchup to power up. With 3 grams of carbohydrates per ...

Sometimes, a little dab will do ya. And with condiments, fast-food spots serve them in small packets because they know that we don’t need that much mustard for a cheeseburger. Plus, it’s prudent for ...

There are legitimate uses for a technology called Deep Packet Inspection. But it's the "improper" use of the technology that prompted Washington-based Free Press to release a report this week entitled ...

The phrase "sniff the network" may conjure Orwellian visions of a Big Brother network administrator reading people's private email messages. Before anyone uses Wireshark, an organization should ensure ...