Networking
Hackers and others maybe utilizing “packet sniffing” to read your personal data You’ll often hear that you should be careful when using the Internet, because you never know who’s spying on us. Indeed, there are some Internet gurus out there (more than you might think) who are convinced that most Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the…
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As convenient as a home wireless network is, it also opens up the possibility of somebody attacking your network and stealing your online information. In other words, a crafty hacker living or even driving nearby can steal private information…if you haven’t taken the proper steps to prevent that. An attack on a network is called…
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When you sit down to get something done on your computer, you may not realize it but you’re relying on more than your Internet browser to get information, go shopping or send emails. You’re also relying on having an IP address that recognizes your computer, as well as a reliable network that you’re connected to—and…
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Network Address Translation (NAT) is the process where a network device, usually a firewall, assigns a public address to a computer (or group of computers) inside a private network. The main use of NAT is to limit the number of public IP addresses an organization or company must use, for both economy and security purposes.…
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Not all hackers are after attention. Some just want money. You might think, and hope, that being aware of all the latest scams and tricks that are on the Internet will keep the online thieves away. After all, if you’re smart AND you know what to look for, you won’t fall for somewhat obvious scams…
[Read More]Whether you work in a wired network office or a wireless one, one thing is common for both environments: It takes both network software and hardware (cables, routers, etc.) to transfer data from your computer to another—or from a computer thousands of miles away to yours. And in the end, to get the data you…
[Read More]There is so much specialized terminology related to computers that it’s impossible for the average person to know what they mean and refer to. Fortunately, it’s also unnecessary to know all this terminology before you jump on the Internet and do whatever it is you want to do. That brings us to the computer term…
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You know how frustrating it can be looking for wireless networks when you’re on the go. If you’re trying to get online using a laptop, you can’t get anything done until you’re connected. And if you’re using a smartphone or tablet, you’ll be burning up your data plan until you can connect to a free…
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