The way a home network usually works is that anyone with your network passphrase can connect to your home network. However, it’s possible to add another layer of security where only specific devices are allowed to connect. This is called MAC address filtering. Keep in mind however that Mac address filtering isn’t a single security […]
A content delivery network (CDN) is a collection of servers distributed across the world that deliver pieces of your website to site visitors located near those servers. The most common use of a CDN is for the delivery of images from a website. This is because images are usually the slowest-loading component of a web […]
In the past few years, the entire web has transitioned from an optional secure HTTP protocol (also known as HTTPS) to a scenario where you can’t have a website today without securing it with an SSL certificate. This is because google starting displaying a warning message in its Chrome browser whenever a user would visit […]
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack can happen to anyone, at any time. If you have a website that’s running on a dedicated web server, it’s important to understand what a DDoS attack is, how to identify it, and what to do to stop and prevent it. What Is a DDoS Attack? A distributed […]
If you have you own domain name already set up, setting up a WordPress site on it is very easy. However, there are several things you’ll need to get ready before you can install your WordPress site and start using it. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about preparing your […]
Screen sharing apps are very useful for helping people with computer issues, no matter where you or they are located. This may include helping family members with computer problems or helping work colleagues with issues from anywhere in the world. Some screen sharing apps are simple cloud-based apps that let you launch a video conference […]
Google Chrome is a fantastic web browser, but there are times when Google Chrome crashes, freezes, or simply stops responding. There are a lot of reasons these behaviors can occur, so it’s important to be very methodical when you’re troubleshooting and trying to fix the issue. This article will walk you through the typical fixes […]
You may think something as simple as transferring files between computers on your home network would be easy. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. On corporate networks, the company’s IT department will often create a network share drive where anyone with a computer connected to the network can place and exchange files over the network. On […]
Every now and then, everyone experiences the kind of internet slowdown that makes you wonder whether you’re really getting the internet speed you are paying for. Wifi speed tests can help you confirm this. You can usually view the speed of the internet plan you’re paying for by viewing your internet bill. The speed for […]
There are few things quite as annoying as a computer that’s starting to run slow. As good as the Windows 10 operating system is, Windows computers still have the problem of running much more slowly over time. In this article, you’ll learn seven of the most effective ways to clear out old memory and boost […]
