Tuesday, November 30, 2010

About Computer Networking: Deep Packet Inspection Is Back

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking
If you like the idea of Internet ads being intelligently chosen for you based on your Web surfing habits, you're probably going to like a network technology called "deep packet inspection." The rest of you, not so much.

Deep Packet Inspection is Back
Deep packet inspection looks into the contents of Web page requests, emails, and other traffic generated by Internet users to identify the specific content an individual is browsing or sharing online.

What Is We-Fi?
"Are there any alternatives? I'm worried about battery life, processor usage, bloat, etc." -H

READERS RESPOND: Hacks + Horror Stories in Wireless Security
One of our readers responded to last week's request with a "man in the middle" attack story. Has something like this ever happened to you?

Tuning the Performance of Your Broadband
"Broadband speed tweaks" are techniques to optimize performance of high-speed Internet connections. Speed tweaks do not solve installation or basic network configuration problems, and they are recommended only for more advanced computer users.

 


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