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You have probably heard about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) before and may have some general knowledge of what they are or how they work. But why exactly are they so important? Why does every other information security article mention them? Why have they become a big business and something advertised to you on every other website? Are they worth it, and what do they do?
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Navigating the internet and its usage regarding your children can be a difficult subject to talk about and a hard set of rules and ideas to navigate. On the one hand, your children need access to the internet for school and socialization (especially in the middle of nationwide school closures due to the pandemic), and there is eventually no avoiding their internet use. On the other hand, there are legitimate and serious dangers online, some of which can cause long-term damage to your children's mental health. You do not want to be neglectful about these matters.
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It's quite likely that you have played video games recently, and probably have done so online. While perhaps marketed initially as a diversion or toy for children, many games and the gaming industry itself grew up with their audience. Now gaming provides consumers massive online communities, cinematic experiences that can last for literal days, a wide array of platforms to choose from, peripherals far beyond a simple joystick and a few buttons, and programs to reach people of all backgrounds. And much of the experience is online and requires internet access to enjoy, for better or for worse.
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To help you better grasp the background and inner workings of a tool we use on a near-constant basis, we are presenting you with the complete history of domain names. Hopefully, after reading, you'll be able to wow your friends and family at trivia night with your knowledge of what domain names are and where and how they impacted our modern world history.
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If you decide to forgo the devices that your cable ISP is giving you (with their associated rental fees), you may want to invest in an excellent modem router combo. While a modem might provide your home with internet and will be good if you are just connecting a device via a LAN port, the truth is that many devices and functions today all but require a WiFi Network in your home. This is where the modem router combo comes in.
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Internet access has quickly become a human right, according to many organizations across the world. It has perhaps been the most significant technological change, practically no matter where you live and the advent of improved communications technologies and the ability to access more information than has ever been available across the course of human history. Yet whatever your opinion and hopes are regarding this trend, the reality is that most people around the world still must pay for internet access, whether through government-run providers, private ISPs, or something else entirely. Yet how expensive is internet across the world when comparing countries? Would it make a difference if you were to move or take an extended stay in another place?
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You have likely seen the ads and articles about smart home tech already, and how a new revolution of digitally accessible and enhanced homes is upon us. Voice commands for everyone and everything, minimal waste with maximum comfort, and toast on a remote timer. It appears no modern convenience is beyond the household willing to embrace the latest and greatest technology and invest some money into the project.
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There are a wide variety of WiFi mesh systems to choose from that should allow you to get precisely what you want and not have to worry about WiFi for years to come (so long as you have a good ISP and service deal to work from). How does a WiFi mesh system work? You install a single router in your home, but also have a series of nodes (the number is variable based on your package and needs) that act as relays and effectively create a "mesh" network that ensures the entire home is covered, reducing loading times and ping rate in the process. They are also easily adjustable and expandable if you find you want a bit more coverage.
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Internet scams have been around nearly as long as people have been working and playing online, even when people's connections couldn't do much more than slowly load a picture and some email text at the same time. Even then, people would try to get money from supposed relatives, trick people into thinking an emergency has taken place, steal social security numbers, or take advantage of someone's generosity.
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The smart home is becoming increasingly common. Whether in the form of a deliberate decision to upgrade as much as possible around your home or through a piecemeal effort, installing one device every couple of months until you suddenly realize you have a fully functioning smart home. Yet in addition to all the gadgets and new tech you can easily spend thousands of dollars on, there's another key and much simpler component to a good smart home: a reliable and stable internet connection. Yet what qualifies as stable? And how fast does a connection need to be? Is there anything else you need to know before diving headfirst into a smart home renovation?