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With Ethernet turning 50 this year, Ars is resurfacing this feature on the development and evolution of Ethernet that was originally published in 2011. Although watching TV shows from the 1970s ...

This image shows the difference between standard industrial Etherent cabling (top) with 4 twisted wire pairs and SPE cabling (bottom) with one pair of twisted wires. SPE delivers standard Ethernet ...

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When it comes to online gaming, every millisecond counts. A solid gaming chair, mechanical keyboard, and high-refresh-rate monitor all help, but an overlooked element of your gaming arsenal is the ...