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How to Change NAT Type on Windows 11/10

Changing your NAT Type to Open can help with online gaming, server set ups, and device discovery, among other things.

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What Is Google Chrome's New IP Protection Feature and How Does It Work?

Google wants to protect your IP address, but is that all it's up to?

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How to Disable IPv6 on Ubuntu

Thinking of disabling IPv6 on your Ubuntu PC? Here's how to disable it both permanently and temporarily.

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The 5 Best Wi-Fi Analyzers to Check if a Network Is Safe

Worried about your Wi-Fi security? Looking for an IP scanner? Here are some of the best Wi-Fi analyzers for you to try out.

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Why Traditional Firewalls Are Not Adequate for Your Network Security

Your firewall may not be protecting you as much as you'd think.

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Do VPNs Store Your Personal Information?

Yes, VPNs are supposed to keep you anonymous, but some still collect data. So how can you avoid this? And what data shouldn't a VPN collect?

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How to Configure Static IP Address on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 22.10

Switching from dynamic IP allocation to static IP addresses is easy on Ubuntu 22.04 "Jammy Jellyfish" and 22.10.

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How to Trace Emails Back to Their Source IP Address

Here's how to trace that email back to where it came from... and why you'd want to do it!

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How to Check Your Public IP Address Using Command Prompt in Windows 11/10

Want to know the public IP address of your Windows PC? Here's how you can do so using Command Prompt.

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What's an IP Conflict and How Do You Resolve It?

What is an IP address conflict? Learn how to fix the problem if two devices have the same IP address on your network.

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How Do I Set a Static IP Address on Raspberry Pi?

If you're using your Raspberry Pi as a media or game server, setting a static IP address will make things far easier.

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The 6 Best Free Dynamic DNS Providers

A DDNS service can help you connect to your home PC while on the move. Here are the best free dynamic DNS providers you can use.

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How to Find All IP Addresses on a Network

As a network administrator, understanding which IP addresses are currently in use on a network is extremely important.

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What Is MAC-Binding, and How Does It Work?

Is MAC-binding worth using on your home network?

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What Is IP Blacklisting and What Kind of Protection Does It Provide?

You can prevent quite a bit of harm online simply by blocking certain IP addresses. A blacklist helps you do this en masse.

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Can You Turn Off Strict NAT Type College Wi-Fi?

Want to play and host matches with fellow Xbox gamers? It will largely depend on your NAT type...

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How Do Load Balancers and Real IP Relationship Risk Your Security?

Load balancers play an important role in information security, but they can also lead to problems with IP spoofing and more.

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What Are WebRTC Leaks and How Can You Prevent Them?

Your real IP address could leak thanks to WebRTC. Here's why that's bad for your privacy and what you can do about it.

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How to Find the IP Address of Your Printer: 4 Methods That Work

Having trouble finding the IP address of your printer? Thankfully, it's not too complicated. Here's what you can do.

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How to Geolocate IP Addresses on Linux Using geoiplookup

geoiplookup is a command-line utility that lets you find the actual geographical location of a website's server.

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