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What is routing, and why does it matter in networking?
Every single second, incalculable quantities of data travel between networks and devices, and it’s important to ensure that this data flows quickly and efficiently from point A to point B. That’s ...
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SDP vs. VPN: Which solution is right for your organization?
As organizations grow and adopt remote or hybrid work, securing network access becomes more complex. Many rely on corporate virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect employees safely, but software-de...
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Network File System (NFS): A secure guide for remote access
The Network File System (NFS) provides multiple computers with an easy way to access the same remote folders through their regular filesystems. This article explains how NFS does that, the different v...
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IoT botnets explained: How to detect and defeat them
Botnets were once built almost entirely from infected desktop and laptop computers. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has changed that. IoT botnets exploit vulnerable connected devices at scale...
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Who owns an IP address and how a VPN keeps yours private
Think your Internet Protocol (IP) address belongs to you? Not exactly. Every time you go online, your home network and devices are identified by IP addresses that can reveal your approximate location,...
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VPN passthrough: Do you need it, and how does it actually work?
When you use a virtual private network (VPN) to connect to the internet, most modern protocols, like those used by ExpressVPN, work smoothly with your router and don’t need any special settings. But...
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What is IoT connectivity, and how do you choose the right solution?
Internet of Things (IoT) devices rely on connectivity to send data to the systems that process it and to receive updates when needed. The quality of that connection affects how reliably a device opera...
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What are YouTube proxies and are they safe?
A YouTube proxy is a website designed to serve as an intermediary between a device and the streaming platform’s servers. This can bring a few benefits, but it also introduces privacy and security ri...
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What is a virtual private cloud (VPC)?
A public cloud is a shared online infrastructure where an external provider manages resources and delivers them over the internet. A virtual private cloud (VPC) is a logically separated section within...
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What are trackers? Understanding how they affect your online privacy
Trackers are technologies that collect information about how you use websites, apps, and online services, often without your knowledge. They can track what you click, what you search for, how long you...