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SD-WAN vs. VPN: How to Choose the Right Solution for Your Business

Updated on Jul 5, 2025 by Ahmed Khaled

Whether you're overseeing a complex enterprise network or just need secure remote access, choosing the right solution for your network matters. VPNs and SD-WAN both secure and optimize network connections,…

Categories: Cybersecurity

What Is SmartDNS? SmartDNS Versus VPN

Updated on Feb 4, 2025 by Naiyie Lamb

What is SmartDNS? How is it different from a VPN? People often confuse these tools – we’re here to put an end to the uncertainty.  Like VPNs, SmartDNS is a…

Categories: Cybersecurity

Benefits of a Dedicated IP Address vs. a Shared IP

Updated on Apr 14, 2025 by Naiyie Lamb

Table of Contents Benefits of a Dedicated IP Address Potential Drawbacks of a Dedicated IP Who Needs a Dedicated IP? How to Get a Dedicated IP Address Is a Dedicated…

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Windows Security: Is Windows Safe?

Updated on Apr 2, 2024 by Chantelle Golombick

If you’ve purchased a device with the Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system, then Windows Defender (also known as Microsoft Defender) is already included in the Windows Security package. …

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The Only Security Tools You Need on Linux

Updated on Mar 27, 2024 by Kyle Keegan

Linux has long held the #1 title as the most secure operating system. This comes down to its collaborative, open-source philosophy, relative obscurity, and the careful way it handles user…

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Linux Vs. Windows: Which Is More Secure?

Updated on Mar 12, 2024 by Kyle Keegan

The Linux vs Windows debate has been raging for decades, with security being a major focus. Linux zealots are quick with one-liners like “In a world without walls, who needs…

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Changing the World: Women’s Impact on Computer Science

Updated on Jan 30, 2024 by Kristin Hassel

Women are making a difference in the world of science every day, and have been for decades. No doubt you’ve heard of chemist and physicist Marie Curie, the pioneering physicist…

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Investigation: Are Personal Productivity Apps Safe?

Updated on Jan 23, 2024 by Kristin Hassel

It makes sense that at some point, the guilt of using apps for games, social media, and selfies would spawn the need for personal productivity apps. There are hundreds of…

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The Newbie’s Guide to Creating Strong Passwords

Updated on Jan 23, 2024 by Kelly Damon

I’m sure we’ve all got the speech memorized: your password must contain at least eight characters, a number, a symbol, and a partridge in a pear tree. If you’re anything…

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How to Disable Microsoft Keylogger (Windows 10 & 11)

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 by Kristin Hassel

Microsoft's keylogger lets the company record and process your keystrokes, so it can track anything you type on your keyboard. According to Microsoft, only specific employees have access to the…

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