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Network architecture: Building secure and modern networks
Network architecture is the foundational framework that defines how devices, services, and systems connect and communicate. Effective design ensures reliable data flow, strong security, and the abilit...
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What are IP address classes? Importance for VPNs and cybersecurity
Every device that connects to the internet needs an address that identifies it on the network. IP address classes were created to organize those addresses and decide how many could be used within each...
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What is SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol)? Complete guide
There are numerous VPN protocols to choose from when you want to establish a secure connection and encrypt your online data, including OpenVPN and WireGuard. SSTP, or Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol,...
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How does satellite internet work?
Satellite internet brings broadband to places that cable and fiber may not reach. Instead of sending data through buried lines, a small dish at your location points to a satellite, which relays your t...
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What is network jitter, and how does it impact internet performance?
Network jitter, or packet delay variation, happens when data packets experience inconsistent delivery times due to congestion or routing changes. This inconsistency directly affects real-time applicat...
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Desktop virtualization: The complete guide
Most of us might think of a desktop as something fixed to a single machine. But what if your desktop wasn’t tied to the hardware at all? With desktop virtualization, your entire environment can run ...
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Internet infrastructure: What it is and how it works
The internet feels so simple: you tap a screen, click a mouse, and enjoy a whole world of information and connections, right there at your fingertips. Behind the scenes, however, the internet is anyth...
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DHCP vs. DNS: Understanding key differences and functions
Every time a device goes online, it relies on two background services. One gives your device the settings it needs to join a network, and the other turns domain names like “example.com” into the n...
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What is OpenVPN, and how does it work?
OpenVPN is one of the most widely used and trusted VPN protocols in the industry. It has a strong reputation built on its robust encryption and proven security design, as well as its open-source code....
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How to remove yourself from data broker sites and protect your privacy
Data brokers make their money by collecting personal information about consumers and reselling it. That information can be funneled into public people search sites, sold to advertisers, shared with in...
