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    Networks
    A network is two or more computers - or other electronic devices - that are connected together for the purpose of communication.
    They are connected by a wired medium such as cables, or by a wireless medium such as Wi-Fi .

    A network is two or more computers - or other electronic devices - that are connected together for the purpose of
    communication.

    A computer or device that is not connected to a network is called a stand-alone .

    Today, many different types of computer are connected to some form of network. As well as PCs, many other devices such as
    smartphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, car engine management systems, internet-enabled fridges, intelligent personal
    assistants and media boxes can all be connected.

    Advantages of using networks

    Computer networks bring several benefits:

    file sharing - users can share files with other users

    hardware sharing - users can share hardware, such as a printer

    communication - users can communicate via email , chat, or by video


    roaming access - users can sign in to any computer on the network and be able to access their files

    On larger networks, such as those used by businesses and schools, there are additional benefits:

    centralised maintenance and updates - network managers can apply software updates across a network, removing the need for
    a user to worry about having to do so
    centralised security - anti-virus software and firewalls can be implemented across a network, helping to protect user files from
    risks
    user monitoring - network managers can monitor what users do on a network
    levels of access - different users can be given different access rights, and this gives network managers the ability to generally
    restrict user access to certain files, while granting permission to specific users

    Disadvantages of networks

    Computer networks can also bring several problems:

    cost - additional equipment is needed to allow computers to communicate


    management - networks require management by technical staff such as a network manager
    spread of malware - viruses and other forms of malware can easily spread across an improperly secured network

    hacking - once a device is connected to another device, it is possible that data may be accessed without the device owner's
    permission

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