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Superbox Security Risks: Why Something Like This on My Wi-Fi Is a Bigger Risk Than It Looks
It doesn't take a burglar at the door to put my data at risk. A cheap streaming box on the same Wi-Fi can do plenty of damage all by itself. That's why I would never think about a device like a Superbox or Megabox, as a TV accessory. I think about it as an...
The Sweden BankID Leak Is Why I Won’t Hand Over My Biometrics
When I read the report about a hacking group called ByteToBreach claiming access to systems tied to Sweden's BankID e-government platform, my...
How to Spot Fake Security Alerts on Windows and macOS
These phishing scams use fake pop-ups that are getting better at acting like your computer is screaming for help. One minute you're reading the...
Cool Things You Can Do With NAS
As the name says, NAS is a network that attaches a storage drive. Indeed, the term can be misleading because NAS is so much more than that. And most novice tech-users hear the name “Network Attached Storage” and immediately want to run. The concept really isn’t...
Best Tips for Making Passwords Strong and More Secure
When it comes to creating passwords, many of us just aim to make them strong enough and unique enough without much thought to other security measures. And some of us just have one password we use for all of our accounts. Let’s be real, that’s not the best practice...
Synology NAS Review: Entry-level NAS for Home or Small Businesses
Opting for a NAS (Network Attached Storage) system in today's era is a tough choice, especially when plenty of options are available in the market. When it comes to network-attached storage, there are a ton of options. Some are decent. Some are really bad. So if...
What Is NAS? How Do You Know If You Need One?
Data is a vital asset of any organization or home. It’s hard for employees (whether they work for a big business or small business) to perform their roles and functions properly if they don't have access to corporate data. Poor data management can lead to business...
Best Network Switches for Small Business
Any office with many devices should invest in the best network switches on the market. All of the PCs, printers, and networking equipment in the workplace may put a lot of strain on the network, so keeping a reliable and fast network switch is essential. You want...
What Is VPN Split Tunneling? Do I Really Need It?
If you're like most people, you probably don't think about your VPN service and all its bells and whistles all that much. You may know that it's important for security and privacy, but beyond that…there's a good chance you don't know much about what it does and how...
Update Your Google Chrome Browser Immediately
If you're like most people, you're probably not as tech-savvy as you'd like to be. And that's okay, there's no shame in admitting that you need a little help now and then. One area where it's especially important to stay up-to-date is with your internet browser. So...
What Is a Network Switch? How Does It Work? And Do I Really Need One?
If you're like me, you probably have a ton of devices that need to be connected to the internet. And if you're also like me, you probably don't want to spend your whole day wiring them all together. That's where network switches come in! We wanted to explain in a...
Speed Up Your Windows 11 With These Easy Steps
If you're finding that your Windows 11 computer is running a bit slow, don't worry - there are plenty of easy ways to speed it up again. Windows 11 is the latest addition to Microsoft’s vast library of operating systems. Since it is newly released, it at times...
An Analysis Of The Anonymous Collective Cyber War On Russia
What we are witnessing from a digital warfare perspective between the Anonymous Collective and Russia is something unprecedented. We haven’t seen anything like this in the history of conflicts. It is a multi-dimensional assault on Russia and as we’ve seen them fall...
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CEH Certification Benefits
Are you interested in a career in cybersecurity? Then you may have heard of the CEH certification. This certification is highly sought after by professionals in the field, and for good reason. In 2005, the US Department of Defense issued a directive requiring...
