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Do you know the difference between adware and spyware? Are cable and DSL the same thing? Webopedia's "Did You Know?" articles make learning fun with useful facts and comparisons of many of the products, services and technologies you see and use every day. This popular Webopedia section sorts articles into three categories (Computer Science, Internet and Software & Hardware) and offers quick links to our most recently published "Did You know?" articles.
What is 250 GB? New
What is 250 GB (250 gigabytes) and why is this phrase so popular? Webopedia explains what the phrase 250 GB means in reference to data storage capacity and Internet service provider data transfer limits.
The Difference Between Adware & Spyware New
Not technically fitting into either the virus or spam category we have spyware and adware, which are growing concerns for Internet users.
Private Cloud Project: Top Considerations You Need to Know New
This article looks at the important things to consider before starting your private cloud project.
3 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 8 New
From better mobility to improved System Restore and built-in antivirus control, here are three good reasons why you should consider upgrading to Windows 8.
Did You Know? Archive
Internet
- 10 Tips for Creating Secure Passwords
- Ad Network Primer: Tips for Targeted Campaigns
- All About Malvertising Attacks
- All About Multiplayer PC Computer Gaming
- All About Online Forums
- All About Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Networks
- All About Phishing
- All About Spam, Spim and Spit
- All About Web Site Hosting
- AntiVirus and AntiSpyware Software: What's The Difference?
- Are Cable Internet Connections Vulnerable to Hackers?
- Cable vs. DSL
- Cloud Backup Resources
- Cloud Computing White Papers and Resources for Small Businesses
- Cool Twitter Tools for Better Tweeting
- Credit Freeze Can Protect Against Identity Theft
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
- Do Cookies Compromise Security?
- Do It Yourself SSL Guide Part 1: An Introduction
- Do It Yourself SSL Guide Part 2: The Certificate
- Email Service Explained - Plus 10 Free Services To Try
- Firefox Add-ons to Secure Your Laptop
- Five SEO Tips for Driving Search Engine Traffic
- Guide to Social Media and Your Business
- How Affiliate Marketing Works
- How Can I Be Spamming Myself?
- How Do Web Search Engines Work
- How Do Web Servers Work
- How to Create a Facebook Back Up
- How to Create a Facebook Page for Your Business
- How to Deal With Pop-Ups
- How to Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft
- How to Get Rid of Spam
- How to Increase Internet Speeds?
- How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Scams
- How to Send Big Files Over The Internet
- How to Shorten a URL Using a URL Shortener Service
- How to Use QR Codes for Online Marketing
- How to Use Windows Remote Desktop
- Infographic: How Small Businesses Use Apps for Email Marketing
- Inside Rouge Wireless Device Problems
- Internet Grammar Concerns
- Internet-based Communications
- Is Your Child's Information Protected Online?
- JPG vs. GIF vs. PNG
- Registering a Domain Name
- Retweet Tips for Maximum Twitter Exposure
- Rogue Anti-Virus Software Explained
- Social Media Tips For Small Business Marketing
- Social Media: Tips for Small Business Marketing
- SSL: Your Key to E-commerce Security
- The Birth of the Internet
- The Difference Between a Computer Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse
- The Difference Between Adware & Spyware
- The Difference Between LinkedIn and Facebook
- The Difference Between SEM and SEO
- The Difference Between the Internet and World Wide Web
- The Difference Between Traceroute and Ping
- The Difference Between VoIP and PSTN Systems
- The History of the @ Sign
- Tips for Choosing an ISP
- Top 10 Technology Terms to Know for 2008
- Top 10 Technology Terms to Know for 2009
- Twishing: Beware of the Latest ID Scam
- Twitter Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners
- Twitter Tips For Marketing Newbies
- Understanding And Resolving IP Address Conflicts
- Understanding Internet Governance
- Understanding IP Addressing
- VoIP and the Small Business
- VoIP Meets WiFi
- What are Cookies and What Do Cookies Do?
- What Can VoIP Do For You?
- What is 250 GB?
- What Is a Temporary Internet File?
- What is Medical Identity Theft?
- What is The Difference Between IPv6 and IPv4?
- What Is The Semantic Web?
- What Makes a Virtual Private Network Private?
- When Is Downloading Music on the Internet Illegal?
- Who Owns the Internet?
- Why E-Mails Bounce
Computer Science
- 2007 Technology Trends
- 802.11n Ratified: What It Means for Wi-Fi Products
- All About Adobe PDF
- All About Network Access Controls
- All About RFID
- Common Audio Formats
- Data Backup Basics for Business
- Deciphering Wireless Acronyms
- Different Types of Memory Cards
- Getting Started With Green Computing
- Halloween Tech: Weird, Spooky and Odd Technology Terms
- History of OFDMA and How it Works
- How Biometrics Security Works
- How Fingerprint Scanners Work
- How Surround Sound Works
- How to Completely Erase a Hard Disk Drive
- How to Convert a Physical PC into a Virtual One
- How to Defrag a Hard Drive
- How to Network Your Files With NFS
- How to Protect Against Card Skimming
- How Wireless Networks Work
- Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Prevention (IPS) Systems
- Is It Possible to Eavesdrop on Electromagnetic Radiation?
- iSCSI vs. Fibre Channel
- Metadata: Data About Data
- Network File Recovery: How To 'Undelete' a Delete
- Networking With the Windows 7 Beta
- New Technology Trends: Top 10 to Know for the New Year
- Perpendicular Hard Drive Recording Technology
- Static Electricity and Computers
- Storage Virtualization: Myths, Realities and Other Considerations
- The Benefits of Tiered Storage
- The Difference Between Notebook and Desktop Memory
- The Difference Between Server and Desktop Virtualization?
- The Differences Between WEP and WPA
- The OSI Reference Model - Understanding Layers
- The Science of Color
- Understanding Hardware-Assisted Virtualization
- Understanding IPv6
- Understanding LAMP and Its Effect on Web Development
- Understanding NAT and PAT
- Understanding OSPF Routing
- Understanding Rootkits
- Understanding Routing
- Understanding SCSI, ATA, SAS and SATA
- Understanding Software Development Lifecycle
- Understanding TCP, the Protocol
- Understanding The Data Link Layer
- Understanding Web Services
- What Is 64-bit Computing?
- What Is a Virtual Tape Library
- What Is CPU Overclocking?
- What is Enterprise Search?
- What is HDTV?
- What is Open Source Software?
- What is the Best Network Operating System?
- What Is USB?
- Wi-Fi Definition is Not Wireless Fidelity
- Windows 7 Networking: Using HomeGroups
Hardware Software
- 3 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 8
- 5 Best Valentines Day Ideas for Open Source Romantics
- Top Open Source Small Business Cloud Computing Applications
- 5 Small Business Server Monitoring Apps
- 6 Best Open Source Audio Players and Editing Tools
- All About Broadband/ICS Routers
- All About DirectX
- All About Dual-Core Processors
- All About Monitors: CRT vs. LCD
- All About Software
- All About Widgets
- AMD & Intel Processor Lineups
- Android Apps for Mobile Business Tasks
- Android Apps for Remote Computer Access
- Are Deleted Files Completely Erased?
- Choosing A Color Printer
- Cloud Computing Security Challenges
- Cloud Computing Trends To Know
- Definition: Storage Server
- Does My SMB Need a Server?
- Do I Need More Than One Server?
- DVD Formats Explained
- Format Hard Drive - A Webopedia How To Guide
- Free Network Servers
- From AT to BTX: Motherboard Form Factors
- Google Chrome: From Browser to Operating System
- How do I avoid getting spammed?
- How Do I Deploy a Wireless LAN?
- How Do I Optimize My Wireless LAN (WLAN)?
- How do I secure my Windows PC?
- How Much Will a Server Cost?
- How Powerline Networking Works
- How To Match Fonts With Personality? Part 1: Font Personality
- How To Match Fonts With Personality? Part 2: Font Basics
- How Will WAN Optimization Help My Network?
- iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3G S - What's The Difference?
- iPod vs. MP3 Players: What's the Difference?
- Is Software Ownership the Same as Licensing?
- Laptops and Notebooks - What is the Difference?
- Linux Downloads: Top Linux Distributions
- Mobile Operating Systems (Mobile OS) Explained
- Netbooks: A Growing Trend - With Issues
- Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere Monitors
- Open Source Business Intelligence Software
- Preventative Maintenance Tips for Your PC
- How is a Server Different From a Desktop?
- How Much Memory and Disk Space Will My Server Need?
- Server vs. High-End PC
- Small Business Server Virtualization
- SOHO Business Solutions: Accounting and Finance Software
- SOHO Business Solutions: Free Email Marketing Services
- SOHO Business Solutions: Free Image Editing Software
- SOHO Business Solutions: Office Productivity Software
- Storage Strategies Made Simple
- The Best Microsoft Excel Alternatives
- The Difference Between a Cell Phone, Smartphone and PDA
- The Difference Between Hubs, Switches and Routers
- The Differences and Features of Hardware and Software Firewalls
- The Differences Between Thick & Thin Client Hardware
- The Differences Between Thick, Thin & Smart Clients
- The Five Generations of Computers
- The History of Microsoft Operating Systems
- The System Boot Process Explained
- The Windows System Registry
- Top Windows Phone 7 Apps
- Understanding CD Burner Speeds
- Understanding PC Buses
- Understanding Video and Graphics Adapters
- What Are Network Topologies?
- What are Storage Area Networks?
- What Is a Server?
- What is Business Intelligence Software?
- What is Google Chromebook?
- What Type of Network Do I Need?
- What's Inside a Hard Drive?
- Will I Have to Replace My Server in Six Months
- Windows 7 Preview: Why I Like Windows 7
- Wireless Network Security
- Wireless Tips for Road Warriors
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