US TP-Link Router Ban Gains Steam: What You Should Do with Your Hardware and the Alternatives
7 Min Read
The reasons on the surface behind why the US government consider banning TP-Link routers.
Security
Security is about staying out of harm to a reasonable degree. Absolute security exists only when the object is unplugged or no longer.
Ubiquiti Teleport VPN, Explained: Effective and Free Personal Virtual Private Network
6 Min Read
You may have noticed that I’m not a fan of using VPNs unnecessarily to be “secure” or “private” online, even when you’re at home. However, when used for its factual purposes, a VPN connection offers undeniable benefits. For example, when you’re traveling (such as during summer vacations), it can be …
Known ASUS Vulnerability and Steps to Keep Your Router Safe
4 Min Read
ASUS today issued a public response to recent online reports that “thousands of ASUS routers” have been at risk of a vulnerability that potentially allows remote parties to gain access to the hardware’s administrative access. The company told me that it “remains fully committed to ensuring the security of its …
Port Forwarding, Explained: Tips on Managing Port Numbers for Secure Remote Access
8 Min Read
Looking to access your home computer remotely without using a third-party service? You’re reading the right post. I’ll explain here in simple terms how to handle port numbers and port forwarding when configuring a router. When you’re through, you’ll have an idea about how to open a port to gain …
HOSTS File, Explained: The Location and How to Use It to Block Unwanted Websites
9 Min Read
You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file named “hosts”. Unlike computer files in general, this file has no extension that determines what type it is. So, the file itself is generally inconsequential. You can create one for the …
Virtual Private Network, Explained: Its Usefulness vs. Misleading Privacy and Half-Truth Security Claims, Plus How to Get Free VPN
13 Min Read
You must have heard of “VPN”. You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how it keeps your network “secure” as if you knew better. So, what exactly is a VPN? Is it all that good? If you have these questions or, for some reason, …
Online Security and Privacy Risks: Be Aware of that Hidden Potential Danger within Your Wi-Fi Router
16 Min Read
If you have been following my router reviews, you’ll note that I have increasingly mentioned the “online privacy risks” notion. An example is Amazon’s popular eero hardware. As I mentioned in some of those posts, I was so concerned about the privacy risks that I often felt hesitant to plug …
