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What is a P2P VPN, and how does it work?
When you use a virtual private network (VPN), you’re trusting a company’s app and servers to protect your data. A peer-to-peer (P2P) VPN challenges that model with a different idea: what if the us...
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Data sovereignty: What it is and compliance considerations
Every digital interaction generates data. Often, it moves across borders; a login request in Paris might be processed on servers in California and stored in Singapore. Given this constant global excha...
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Does Alexa spy on you? Simple ways to protect your privacy
Amazon Alexa devices, like the Echo Dot and Echo Studio, do not spy on users or listen in on private conversations, but they can sometimes activate inadvertently without the user knowing. Alexa device...
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Types of DNS servers: Everything you need to know
Every device connected to the internet, from servers to your smartphone, has a unique numerical IP address. Since these number strings are impractical for people to remember, the Domain Name System (D...
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SSL VPN vs. IPsec: Which VPN protocol is right for you?
The debate between Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) is often framed as an enterprise IT question: how to securely connect corporate networks or remote employees. B...
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Domain hijacking vs. DNS poisoning: Key differences and how to stay protected
Domain-based attacks, which target the control or resolution of internet domains, are one of the major cyber threats of today. Two common and high-impact forms of domain-based attacks are domain hijac...
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iPhone calendar virus: Complete guide to remove spam events
If you’re suddenly seeing calendar events you never signed up for, you might think you have an iPhone calendar virus, but it’s usually just unwanted invites sent through your Calendar app. The so-...
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How to delete your Quora account
Quora can be a wellspring of useful information, but if you’re annoyed by constant notifications, want to cut down on distractions, or are concerned about privacy, you might decide to step away from...
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How to fix the “Ethernet does not have a valid IP configuration” error on Windows
Seeing “Ethernet does not have a valid IP configuration” pop up can be frustrating, especially when everything looks connected and you’ve got work to do. The message sounds technical, but it’s...
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP): What it is and why it matters
Behind every quick file transfer or screen-mirroring connection is a system that’s quietly mapping who’s who on your network. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) helps devices on local networks matc...
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