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What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?
What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?
Cybersecurity 9 min read

What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?

Do you know what lies behind the seamless flow of data from one device to another? Enter Server Message Block (SMB), the unsung hero of data transfer. This powerful protocol sets the rules for your device to send and receive information with ease. But what exactly is SMB and how does it work? Read on to find out.

What Is SSID It and how to find It?
What Is SSID It and how to find It?
Good to know 7 min read

What is SSID: How to Find and Manage Your Wi-Fi Network Name

When you see a list of Wi-Fi networks on your device, most of them have common names related to particular router firmware. However, you may also bump into quite unusual ones, such as Mom Use This One, Martin Router King, No Free Wi-Fi Network for You, and so on. Either creative or common, these are SSIDs of the available networks. Finding and changing your personal SSID is fairly easy. You can even hide it from other users’ eyes. But will it impact the security of your home network? Spoiler: not really. Keep reading this article to get the asnwer to the question What is SSID?, how to find it on your device, and whether changing or hiding it will protect your network.

Cybersecurity 6 min read

How Does the SPI Firewall Operates & Definition?

We are protected from various viruses and attacks coming via the web with the help of firewall tools. These tools include both built-in and third-party firewall software, offering a range of features for different needs. Nevertheless, not each of them is equally safe and powerful. You might choose the SPI firewall because it is one of the best options. SPI is a type of firewall technology used in network firewalls, providing Stateful Packet Inspection to monitor active connections and enhance network protection. SPI firewalls offer significant advantages over basic firewalls, and they are especially suitable for small businesses due to their balance of security and affordability. Let’s figure out whether it is good and how it works.

How to Find My Router IP Address
How to Find My Router IP Address
Good to know 7 min read

How to Find My Router IP Address (Guide for All Devices)

You may need to find your router’s IP to change your router settings, like your network’s name, password, or DNS. The good news is that this address is usually placed on a sticker right under your router. And the bad news? It may be simply missing or erased over time. Luckily, it’s possible to find your router’s IP address in a few simple steps via your connected device. Keep reading to learn how.

Google adds a virus scanning feature to Chrome:
Google adds a virus scanning feature to Chrome:
Cybersecurity 8 min read

Chrome Virus Scanner: How to protect your browser?

Chrome, which, unlike Safari, always could update regardless of the operating system, thanks to which Google could regularly expand its functionality. Extensions, built-in translator, hardware acceleration – all this and much more appeared here before the competition. But if users have never had complaints about Chrome’s functional content, then questions about security have arisen and continue to arise to this...

TCP vs UDP: Which Protocol is Better?
TCP vs UDP: Which Protocol is Better?
All about VPN 10 min read

TCP vs UDP: Which Protocol is Better?

TCP and UDP, the odd couple of networking protocols. TCP is the type A personality who double-checks everything, while UDP is the carefree spirit who just wants to get the job done quickly. When it comes to transferring your data, you’ll want to know which one to call on. Let’s take a closer look at these two and find out...

What's the Best Internet Browser for Privacy in 2022?
What's the Best Internet Browser for Privacy in 2022?
All about VPN 10 min read

Top Internet Browsers for Privacy and Security

Some users may not be that privacy conscious, but the idea of a company seeing everything you do online surely isn’t attractive, right? Websites, Internet service providers (ISPs), and other third parties track your every click. Online marketers mine your data and target you for sales. You end up with no privacy whatsoever. Is there a way to foil their...

Android vs. iOS: The Battle of Security
Android vs. iOS: The Battle of Security
Cybersecurity 13 min read

Android vs. iOS: The Battle of Security

There are several things we have been comparing for ages, though it still seems we will never be able to put an end to such “this or that” questions. Coke or Pepsi? Dogs or cats? Marvel or DC? And finally, iOS oиr Android? Clearly, every choice, including the latter one, is a matter of taste. But when it comes to...

How to Increase Internet Speed Using a VPN
How to Increase Internet Speed Using a VPN
All about VPN 10 min read

How to Increase Internet Speed Using a VPN: 8 Effective Options

Slow Internet connection is irritating at all times, whether you are experiencing slow downloads, irritating interruptions during a Zoom call, or slow gaming sessions. It can even be worse when you are on an (unreliable) VPN. The upside is that you can accelerate your Internet in general and specifically when using VPN in simple ways. Now then, into the tweaks that will put your connection on the fast lane.

What is SOCKS5 and How to Use It for Your Benefit?
What is SOCKS5 and How to Use It for Your Benefit?
All about VPN 9 min read

What Is SOCKS5 Proxy and Should You Use It?

If you need to enhance your Internet privacy and mask your online identity, SOCKS5 will definitely come in handy. It will allow you to fake your IP address and access the desired content without being tracked by third parties. Compared to other proxy servers, SOCKS5 is a more reliable solution thanks to its flexibility, reliability, and good connection speed.  However,...