Security is about staying out of harm to a reasonable degree. Absolute security exists only when the object is unplugged or no longer.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
