Articles tagged: bandwidth

A cloud disgorging a stream of video images into a funnel on top of a desktop PC.

Optimizing Video Playback: How to Choose Between Streaming and Downloading

Streaming video sites have some features that make the answer more complicated than it would seem.

How Do I Monitor Network Activity in Windows?

You can find out a lot about what your computer is doing online by using the Resource Monitor in Windows.

Tip of the Day: Limit Update Bandwidth Usage

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What’s the Difference Between Streaming and Downloading a Video, and How Does It Impact the Limits My ISP Imposes?

Watching online video is popular but if your ISP imposes a data transfer limit there are some important differences between streaming and downloading.