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NTFS and sharing permissions are two types of access control mechanisms used in Microsoft Windows operating systems to regulate file and folder access. NTFS permissions are applied to files and directories on an NTFS-formatted volume. Share permissions are applied to shared folders and regulate network access to the shared folders. Read this article to find out more about NTFS and Share Permissions and how they are different from each other. What is NTFS? Microsoft Windows operating systems use the NTFS (New Technology File System) file system to manage and store files on hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage devices. ... Read More

NVIDIA's GTX and GTS series of graphics processing units (GPUs) are both developed by the company. The primary difference between the two series is their targeted market and usage. GTX GPUs are often more powerful than GTS GPUs, with higher clock speeds and more memory. GTS GPUs are typically cheaper and aimed at mainstream customers wanting superior performance for gaming and everyday computing tasks. Read this article to find out more about GTX and GTS and how they are different from each other. What is GTX? GTX (GeForce eXtreme) is a high-end graphics processing unit (GPU) series manufactured by NVIDIA, ... Read More

Hardware and Middleware are two important terms related to computers. Hardware represents physical components of a computer system, while middleware referrers to a software that acts as communication bridge between different application software. In this article, we will discuss the important differences between hardware and middleware. But before going to discuss the differences, let us first get an overview of hardware and middleware individually. What is Hardware? The physical components of a computer system are called hardware. Therefore, CPU, CPU cabinet, motherboard, keyboard, power supply, mouse, monitor, etc. are examples of hardware. Hardware can be of two types, namely ... Read More

Hardware and Freeware are two important terms related to computers. Hardware is any physical component of a computer system while freeware is a software that is available to use without paying any subscription fee. In this article, we will discuss the important differences between hardware and freeware. But before discussing the differences, let us have look into their basics individually. What is Hardware? The physical components of a computer system are called Hardware. Therefore, CPU, CPU cabinet, motherboard, keyboard, power supply, mouse, monitor, etc. are examples of hardware. Hardware can be of two types, namely internal hardware and external ... Read More

Hardware and liveware are two important terms related to a computer system. Hardware is a term that represents the physical components of a computer system such as CPU, motherboard, monitor, keyboard, etc. Whereas, liveware represents human components of a computer system, i.e. computer users. In this article, we will discuss the important differences between hardware and liveware. But before going to discuss the differences, let us first discuss the basics about hardware and liveware individually. What is Hardware? The physical components of a computer system are called hardware. Therefore, CPU, CPU cabinet, motherboard, keyboard, power supply, mouse, monitor, etc. are ... Read More

In a computing system, hardware and networking are two important components. Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, whereas networking refers to connecting two or more computers together to communicate and share resources. In this article, we will discuss all the important differences between hardware and networking. But before discussing the differences, let us first have a look into their basics. What is Hardware? The physical components of a computer system are called hardware. Therefore, CPU, CPU cabinet, motherboard, keyboard, power supply, mouse, monitor, etc. are examples of hardware. Hardware can be of two types, namely ... Read More

In a computer system, hardware and processor are two related terms, but they are absolutely different from each other. Hardware is the term used to represent any physical part of the computer system, while processor is a hardware component used for data processing in the computer system. In this article, we will understand the important differences between hardware and processor. But before that let us first discuss the basics of hardware and processor individually. What is Hardware? The physical components of a computer system are called hardware. Therefore, CPU, CPU cabinet, motherboard, keyboard, power supply, mouse, monitor, etc. are examples ... Read More

In a computer system, hardware and tools are two important elements that work together for reliable functioning of the computer system. Hardware is any physical component of a computer system that perform a specific task according to the given instruction, while Tool in a computer is a software application that performs a specific function to ensure the proper functioning of the system. In this article, we will discuss all the important differences between hardware and tools in context of computer. But before that let’s have look into the basics of hardware and tools individually. What is Hardware? The physical ... Read More

Hardware and firmware are two fundamental components of any electronic gadget. Whereas hardware is the physical component that can be seen and touched, the firmware could be a type of program that's implanted within the hardware and controls its operation. Even though these terms are related to each other, they serve diverse purposes in an electronic gadget. Understanding the contrasts between hardware and firmware is important for selecting, using, and keeping up electronic gadgets viably. In this article, we'll investigate the most common differences between hardware and firmware. We'll discuss the fundamental definitions of each term, their capacities, and how ... Read More

In computing systems, there are two popular external interfaces namely, USB 3 and eSATA used for connecting external memory devices to the computer system. Although, they are completely different from each other in terms of data transfer rate, compatibility, technology, power consumption, etc. In this article, we will discuss all the important differences between USB 3 and eSATA. But before discussing the differences, let us first get an overview about their basics. What is USB 3? USB 3 stands for Universal Serial Bus 3.0. USB 3 is an enhanced version of USB interface. It is also known as USB ... Read More