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Cybersecurity Threats to Watch For in 2021
When it comes to cybersecurity, foresight is crucial since it enables companies to prepare themselves for the cyber threats that they may face in the future. Cybercriminals continuously come up with new strategies and exploits to attack would-be victims. Even so, older threat vectors still act as the foundation for perpetrating the newer forms of cyber-attacks.Technology constantly evolves, and so do cyber-attacks. The technology that your organization might be relying on in 2020 and previous ye
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Nov 6th 2020
Keeping Your Home Safe Using IP Cameras
Security and safety in the home are paramount to all of us. With so many children homeschooling, parents and adults working from home, and increased home deliveries, we need to keep our homes secure more than ever. Good locks or even a security system on your home is a great way to keep safe, however, what do you do when you are not at home or your children are home alone? An easy way to keep an eye on things while you are not home or even from within your home is in the use of video surveillanc
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Oct 23rd 2020
Distributed Social Networks and Federation: Why They’re Important For Privacy and Online Safety
A truism as old as the modern media age is that if you’re not paying for a service, then you’re not the customer, you’re actually the product. It started with radio, moved on to TV, and has never been truer than now, somewhere in the peak of social media. This is not always the case, as some free services are hosted as a public work, and you can tell because those services always need and are asking for money to keep running. (I’m looking at you, Wikipedia! The NPR of the internet...) However, i
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Oct 9th 2020
What is a WiFi Mesh System?
A mesh network (also called a meshnet) connects multiple routers, that work in unison with each other, to one main router. These routers integrate with one another to create a single network that provides a larger wireless range. Therefore, reducing wireless dead spots in your home or business. In most cases, the standard wireless router creates an “invisible bubble” and as long as you are inside that bubble and connected to the network of the standard router, your device will have a WiFi signal
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Oct 2nd 2020
What is the Difference Between a Modem and a Router?
Today we will be discussing the differences between a modem and router. This will also help you determine what to look for when purchasing a new modem or router to make sure you have the best device for your needs. Both devices play a huge role in your network setup. Both devices have different functionalities within your network as well and serve different purposes. In some cases your local Internet Service Provider (ISP) might provide you with (or make you rent) a modem/router combo. In other
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Sep 19th 2020