There is a special type of Category 5, or Cat 5, cable that can be used to connect two computers without the use of a router or switch. These cables are known as crossover cables and they have ...

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, ...

One of most basic ways to share files and other resources with another computer in your office is via a direct cable connection. However, you cannot use a regular Ethernet cable -- called a ...

Intel is finally leveraging its Thunderbolt platform to give you a direct connection between two of your PCs. Thunderbolt Share, a new feature launching today through some Thunderbolt 4 and 5 PCs and ...

one running XP pro, one running Me (poor bastard). i have been told it is possible, but using a special network cable. thing is, i wan to avoid buying routers or anything cos all we are doing is ...

Thunderbolt ports enable high-speed connections between devices. But up until now, that’s mean you could use a Thunderbolt cable to connect storage, graphics cards, or docking stations to a PC. Soon ...

Maybe it's not clear, but Direct Cable Connection is an application in WIN98 which uses a cable to connect two PCs through the LPT1 port on the back of the 'puter.<P>I have a WIN98 machine that's not ...

Power over Ethernet is ideal for security cameras and phones. Connect s NAS directly to PCs for better performance and security. Utilize MoCA for stable internet for smart TVs. Ethernet has been ...

Thunderbolt is of special interest to the attendees of the National Association of Broadcasters ( NAB) show, since it provides the throughput needed for video production. Intel likes to make ...