The protocols TCP and UDP are the two TCP/IP transport layer protocols. There exist some similarities and dissimilarities between the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP). One of the differences is that TCP is a connection-oriented protocol as it establishes an end to end connection between computers before transferring the data. On the other hand, UDP is a connection-less protocol since it does not determine the connection before sending data. The TCP and UDP … [Read more...]

For transferring data between computers, laptops, two methods are used, namely, Serial Transmission and Parallel Transmission. There are some similarities and dissimilarities between them. One of the primary difference is that; in Serial Transmission, data is sent bit by bit whereas, in Parallel Transmission a byte (8 bits) or character is sent at a time. The similarity is that both are used to connect and communicate with peripheral devices. Furthermore, the parallel transmission is … [Read more...]

sMost of us get confused between the terms Internet and Intranet. Although there is a lot of disparity between them, one of the differences is that the Internet is open to all and is accessible by everyone. Intranet requires authenticated login as an organization privately owns it. As the internet is open for all, there was a need to develop a network that would specifically work for a certain range like within an organization or private community, school, college, university, etc. This is … [Read more...]

The “Antivirus” and “Internet Security” are the software that protects the user from malicious programs by blocking and removing them. There are some similarities and dissimilarities between them. One of the major differences is that Antivirus protects the computer from viruses whereas, Internet Security provides protection from spyware, viruses, phishing, spam, and email attachments. Internet security is considered as an umbrella term for the division of computer security that handles the … [Read more...]

Virus and Worms are malware that is usually created to steal crucial information from the victim's computer. These are the malicious programs, which enter our computers through CDs, Pen drives, email attachments and the files we download from the Internet. The major difference between the virus and worms is that a virus spreads only when the user opens the infected program whereas the worms spread by replicating themselves to the computers connected to the network. A class of software that we … [Read more...]

The Network allows computers to connect and communicate with different computers via any medium. LAN, MAN, and WAN are the three types of the network designed to operate over the area they cover. There are some similarities and dissimilarities between them. One of the significant differences is in the geographical area they cover, i.e. LAN covers the smallest area; MAN covers an area larger than LAN and WAN comprises the largest of all. Furthermore, LAN networks rely on the hardware and … [Read more...]

TCP/IP and OSI are the two most widely used networking models for communication. There are some similarities and dissimilarities between them. One of the major difference is that OSI is a conceptual model which is not practically used for communication, whereas, TCP/IP is used for establishing a connection and communicating through the network. The OSI model mainly emphasis on the services, interfaces and protocols; make a clear distinction between these concepts. Conversely, the TCP model is … [Read more...]