Big Picture Archive
Computer Networking and “the wisdom of crowds”
0 Comments Published September 15th, 2006 in the following Categories:Big Picture || History
Kevin Maney:
At its most basic level, the wisdom of crowds — let’s call it WOC, so I don’t have to type as much — means that the aggregated thought and knowledge of thousands or millions of people can be smarter than trained individual experts.The WOC has been around forever — it’s what democratic elections try […]
- It’s a Binary World - How computers count.
- Learn the lingo of wireless / computer networking
- Run your own network wiring
- The “802 Standards”
How Apple’s iTV Media Strategy Works
0 Comments Published September 14th, 2006 in the following Categories:Big Picture || Media Center Networking
Daniel Eran:
Apple’s surprise announcement of a $299 “iTV” set top box was a confusion for some because Apple didn’t call it what it really is: the Video Airport Express. Here’s a closer look at the new device, and how it fits in with Apple’s online media strategy.
- Xbox 360 and Media Center Extender
- Media Center PC tutorial
- In a post-PC world, which model works best?
- How to choose (and remember) great passwords (Part II)
The Ultimate TCP/IP Guide
0 Comments Published September 13th, 2006 in the following Categories:Big Picture || Computer Addressing || Communication Protocols
Ever wonder exactly what TCP/IP is really all about?
If so, now you can find out everything you’ll ever need to know about Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Hundreds of pages of resource material. Bookmark the site and come back when you have a need. Or the time.