-
Deep packet inspection (DPI): How it works and why it matters
Deep packet inspection (DPI) is embedded in specialized network devices and services, most commonly corporate firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and sometimes within the inf...
-
Internet speed for gaming: How fast do you really need?
Choosing the right internet speed for gaming starts with understanding what your ISP actually delivers. Latency, jitter, and overall stability matter more than fast download and upload speed when it c...
-
Discord malware: How to stay safe and clean your device
As one of the most active communication platforms, Discord attracts a wide range of communities, and, unfortunately, attackers who want to exploit that activity. Discord’s built-in file sharing, lar...
-
How to ping an IP address
Ping is one of the easiest ways to check if your device can reach another computer, server, or website. It shows you if a connection is working and how long it takes for data to travel back and forth,...
-
Data scraping: What it is and how it works
The internet holds an enormous amount of information, and a lot of it is collected automatically. Techniques like data scraping are widely used in business, marketing, and research to pull information...
-
IIoT vs. IoT: What’s the difference and why it matters
Connecting devices to the internet has changed how we live and work. From wearable health trackers to smart factory sensors, connected systems let us automate tasks, share data, and make decisions fas...
-
What is TCP/IP and how does it work
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) / Internet Protocol (IP), which is widely recognized as the core of digital communication. Every time you go online, stream a video, or download a...
-
Understanding IoT attacks and how to protect your devices
Internet of Things (IoT) devices make everyday life more convenient by connecting items like appliances, sensors, and tools to the internet. But this constant connectivity also creates new security ri...
-
How to create a free anonymous email account
Most people use email every day without realizing how much personal information it can expose. A single email address can be tied to your online accounts, purchases, sign-ups, and communication patter...
-
What is piggybacking and why it matters for cybersecurity
Unauthorized network access can take many forms, and piggybacking is a common example. It can impact everyday users by weakening privacy controls or slowing down a home Wi-Fi connection when someone e...