Ars Technica

The difference between bandwidth, throughput, and signal speed

I have a midterm tonight, and I just know I'm going to get this question asked to me. What is the difference between bandwidth (hardware and data), throughput, and signal speed? (This is a Computer ...
Android Authority

What is network latency and how important is it for enjoying online activities?

You’ve likely heard the terms latency, bandwidth, and throughput before. What do these things mean, and what’s the difference? Latency measures the time it takes for data to transfer from one point of ...
CNET

Bandwidth vs. Latency: We Chatted With an Internet Connectivity Expert to Understand the Difference

Bandwidth and latency are often confused, but they aren't the same thing. Though both can impact the speed and quality of your home internet experience. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...
Ars Technica

Is HDD throughput proportional to platter density and/or spin speed?

The question is based on this Newegg comment I came upon while looking for a MacBook HD upgrade. I was deciding on whether to go for the 7200RPM 200 GB drive or the ...
Computerworld

Throughput: Wired or wireless, too much is never enough

I recently sat through a presentation where an analyst said that 802.11n wouldn’t be that successful because it offers on the order of 100Mbit/sec., and “no one needs that kind of performance.” I ...