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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking The new iPod Nano looks cool. Even though it's the 7th generation model, Apple made some interesting enhancements in this version. For one, the iPod now supports wireless streaming. (No, it's not Wi-Fi.) What is Streaming Media? Streaming media is video and/or audio data transmitted over a computer network for immediate playback rather than for file download and later (offline) playback. Examples of streaming video and audio include Internet radio and television broadcasts, and corporate webcasts. Video: How Does Wi-Fi Work? Wi-Fi is the most effective way to stream TV and video around a house. Watch this About.com video to learn the functions and about the different devices that can use Wi-Fi. Home Networking for Internet TV While home networks traditionally have just connected PCs, an array of consumer gadgets like smartphones, game consoles, and handhelds are also now commonly networked to each other and to the Internet. Watching televised video is one of the most popular usages of these connected consumer devices. See More About:  television networking  iptv  networking game consoles Video: How to Improve the Performance of a Computer Network There's nothing more annoying than trying to stream content over a sluggish network. Just when things appear to be running great, the video stops and starts, or the picture quality begins degrading. In the worst cases, the playback completely freezes or goes blank. If your network needs a performance boost, watching this video may help. Wireless / Networking Ads Live Streaming Video Computer Networking TV Streaming Vídeo Streaming Streaming Radio Featured Articles Networking Computers and Your Television What Is a Broadband Router? Top 802.11ac Wi-Fi Wireless Routers for Home Networks What Is an IP Address Conflict? Change Your Wi-Fi Channel Number What Is (Computer) Networking?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement