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What is a NIC Card (Network Interface Card)?
by Christopher Trick on Apr 12, 2022 3:05:53 PM
Many computers are equipped with NIC (network interface controller) cards to operate as a link between the computer and the network to streamline communication and share resources. In this blog, you'll learn more about how NIC cards help enhance networking and processing capabilities …
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