An Overview of the Nagle Algorithm for TCP Network Communication

It detects small-sized messages and accumulates those messages into larger TCP packets before sending data across the wire. This process avoids the generation of unnecessarily large numbers of small packets. The technical specification for the Nagle algorithm was published in 1984 asRFC 896. Lifewire / Bradley Mitchell Windows, Linux, and Java systems normally enable Nagle by default. Therefore, applications written for those environments need to specify TCP_NODELAY to switch the algorithm off....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Brenda Savage

An Overview of Wireless Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

Certification forWPA3began in 2018. WPA3 marked the first major Wi-Fi security improvement since WPA2 in 2004. The least secure is WEP, which provides security equal to that of a wired connection. Frazer Hudson / Getty Images WEP broadcasts messages using radio waves and is easy to crack. This is because the sameencryptionkey is used for every data packet. It’s best to avoid WEP. WPA2 security keys come in different types....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Sherri Weaver

Analogue to Release a Glow-in-the-Dark Version of Its Pocket Gaming Handheld

Now do a transparent model, just Expect the Pocket Glow to sell out quickly. Analogue is preparing to release a limited glow-in-the-dark edition of its highly sought-afterPocket handheld. The rig will go on sale on September 1 at 11 a.m. The Pocket Glow, as seen in the dark.Pocket ET, with shipments to follow on September 5. Although you might’t buy the standard models right now, Analogue said Monday new stock would be available soon....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Emily Clements

Analyze Data Tables from the Web Using Microsoft Excel

Use data from online tables inside of Microsoft Excel One little-known feature ofExcelis its ability to importweb pages. This import capability helps you analyze web data using Excel’s familiar formulas and interfaces. Import Data from a Web Page Excel is aspreadsheetapplication optimized for evaluating information in a two-dimensional grid. Here’s how to import a data table from the web on a PC: OpenExcel. Select theDatatab and chooseFrom Webin the Get & Transform Data group....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Angela Cole

And Lo, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Was Made Real

Both models also include 8GB of RAM but offer the option for either 128GB or 256GB of storage. Also worth noting, the S22 does not utilize Samsungs touted 4nm processorthough the S22+ and S22 Ultra do. Reservations for the Galaxy S22 series are currently open onSamsungs website, and shipping will begin on February 25th. Samsung Samsung

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Carol Koch

Andrew Hayward

His areas of expertise include smartphones, wearable gadgets, smart home devices, video games, and esports. Andrew has a journalism degree from Lewis University. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Felicia Wright

Andrew Leibs

Many of the solutions Leibs profiled are becoming popular among readers with a range of learning and print disabilities. He is a feature writer for the Western University of Health Sciences. Leibs earned a Bachelor’s in English from St. John’s University in Jamaica, New York. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Joshua Lucero

Andrew Martins

He prefers Android to iOS, is a Sony PlayStation fan, and prefers AMD to Intel. He prides himself in being self-taught in Windows, Android, and PC building. His biggest career highlights include earning four separate New Jersey Press Association awards in various categories. A Message from Andrew Martins Technology is a living, breathing concept. I enjoy writing about technology because it’s constantly changing and evolving. There’s always something new to cover or some new unexplored angle....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Kenneth Burgess

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 5 words · Angela Kelly

Android 11 Promises More Privacy, but Is It Enough?

The new release promises to make messaging more versatile and brings a bunch of privacy enhancements. With these upgrades, the constant challenge is human limitations. A list of when updates will be ready for other phones isavailable online. juniorbeep / Getty Images Complexity vs. However, the latest OS adds complexity as well as benefits, one user interface expert says. “Changes like this reflect how differently we are using devices,” he said....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Andrew Smith

Android 12 Beta 2 Will Have the Privacy Dashboard

The next version of the beta is expected to arrive next month, according to9To5Google. Monitored data includes location, microphone, and camera access. Finally, the last big privacy feature coming in Android 12 beta 2 is the clipboard read notification. Google This will alert you anytime an app pulls data from your clipboard. Google

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Christopher Sloan

Android 12 Beta 3.1 Includes 'Ongoing Call' Chip and New Notifications

The new style of notifications aims to be a less intrusive version of the current Bubble notifications. Currently, Bubbles drop down whenever a notification is sent and float off to the side. Patcharanan Worrapatchareeroj/Getty Images Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Natasha Garcia

Android 12 Could Prevent Apps From Spying on You, Experts Say

Android 12s full release isnt expected to arrive until sometime later this year. Experts say this is just another step in users taking back control of how their data is shared. “Before, data collection and privacy were not very well known. Tero Vesalainen / Getty Images These new indicators will at least help users understand when their data is being captured. “Data practices have been covert and not easily understood,” Potvin explained....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Jody Fuller