Ethernet cables come in two types: straight through and crossover. Crossover cables flip the transmit and receive wire pairs from one end to the next, so that the transmissions channel on one end ...

Transferring files from your laptop to a desktop PC is simple – usually. If you are visiting a customer's or vendor's site, the IT staff will usually help you connect to their network and transfer ...

What is a crossover cable used for? The fastest way to connect PCs together, to a router or central switch, is through Ethernet cabling, a standard that’s been in networking installation for years.

I often find myself needing to connect two PCs when I’m away from my regular office network. Maybe I want to pass files to a friend without searching for a thumb drive. Or if I’m feeling generous, ...

An Ethernet cable lets you physically connect your computer to the internet. Ethernet connections are almost always faster than WiFi connections and are usually more stable. You'll need to connect one ...

Whenever we work on multiple systems, we prefer sending files over the connection. After all being on the same LAN connection makes our work easier, file transfer is what makes our tasks difficult.