A buffer is an area of a computer’s memory that temporarily handles information while it is being transferred to another computer. When streaming multimedia content, bufferingBuffering A buffer is an area of a computer’s memory that temporarily handles information while it is being transferred to another computer. When streaming multimedia content, buffering refers to the operation of pre-loading a certain amount of data (typically spanning a few seconds) before showing a video or playing a piece of music in order to prevent ‘hiccup’ effects due to momentary network congestion. refers to the operation of pre-loading a certain amount of data (typically spanning a few seconds) before showing a video or playing a piece of music in order to prevent ‘hiccup’ effects due to momentary networkNetwork In computer language, the term network defines a set of hardware and software devices which, when linked together, enable the exchange and sharing of resources, data or information. In a computer network, the devices that generate, route and terminate data are called network nodes. congestion.