Security is about staying out of harm to a reasonable degree. Absolute security exists only when the object is unplugged or no longer.
TP-Link today announced a new version of its HomeShield add-on, an “upgrade” that’s now powered by Norton, a known online protection company. The networking vendor said the new version would be available in its Wi-Fi 7 Deco mesh system. Going forward, Norton likely will be the security provider for all …
For almost a decade—and counting—ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some malicious codes, it’s now considered a type of terrorism or a weapon of war. The good news is that you can prevent ransomware without spending any money. You only need …
Like many of you, I woke up today to a dreadful email from Samsung telling its “valued customers” that it had “discovered a cybersecurity incident” that affected our personal information. It’s another data breach. Below is the screenshot of the message I got. My sympathy to anyone who also found …
This post will help you deal with that dreadful practice of Microsoft where it forces you to use an online account—linked to its server—when you start up your new Windows computer for the first time or when you want to create an account for a friend or family member who …
ASUS Instant Guard is an easy way to have a private VPN connection on your mobile device that’s linked to your ASUS router at home. You’ll learn all about it in this post. If you’re unfamiliar with what a VPN is, this post provides a detailed explanation. Before proceeding, ensure …
This post will help you set up remote access to your Synology NAS server using Synology’s built-in QuickConnect and Dynamic DNS. Both of these methods have pros and cons, and you’ll figure out which, when, and how to use each by the end of this page—that’s the idea anyway. Remember …
Among gaming routers on the market, NETGEAR’s DumaOS-based devices, such as the XR500 or the XR1000, are among the most well-known, thanks to their unique and free “game booster” features. Up to now, these features are only available to the networking vendor’s standard alone routers, like those mentioned above. That’s …
Here’s some upsetting news for those who use NETGEAR home Wi-Fi routers. As it turned out, the networking vendor has been quietly killing off useful features from its networking devices. Over the years, the company has slowly been removing non-essential features such as QoS and Parental Controls from its web …
NETGEAR today announced a potentially exciting development in its router-based add-on online protection feature, the NETGEAR Armor Powered by Bitdefender. First available in April 2019, NAPD is an add-on feature available in select Nighthawk routers and Orbi mesh systems. It’s designed to protect your entire home network from online threats …
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD is a niche product that doesn’t apply to general use. But if you have it, chances are you’ll find it super useful anyway. Indeed, this little portable drive is a lot more than regular extra storage space. It’s an impenetrable digital storage vault, complete with …
