The term "local-area network" (or LAN) describes a group of computers connected by usually no more than 1,000 feet of cable that allows these computers to share data. LANs can be created using different types of cables, configurations, and protocols,...

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings e.g. a school. The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to Wide Area Networks (WANs), include their much higher data...

Upgrading LAN Software A fundamental truth in the computer world is that software is continuously upgraded. While many users are constantly calling for software fixes and improvements, they frequently have other things to say when confronted with the reality of installing, learning,...

When I first got on the Web, I loved hitting sites at the other end of the world. But then I noticed that I had more use for news from Ballston than from Bangkok. I live here, after all. I also discovered that local-neighborhood...

A free download upgrade for the Sony PlayStation 3 enhances the image quality of movies and old video games and allows people to check out stored video, music files and digital photos through the Internet with the handheld PlayStation Portable.The upgrade, available for download worldwide...

Screeners at one of the nation's busiest airports received new computers ahead of schedule as federal officials scrambled to prevent a repeat of last month's systems breakdown that stranded 17,000 international travelers.The enhancements at Los Angeles International Airport are part of a $15.3 million effort...