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Nobody is perfect, and we cannot know absolutely everything. Each of us is good at a particular field, but sometimes we feel like dummies when we don’t know some simple stuff that seems obvious to other people. Do not be shy about it; just learn new guides on various topics with us.
What Is a Firewall? A Manual for Dummies
A firewall is a set of tools for monitoring and filtering network traffic according to predefined rules. There are software firewalls that are installed on a computer, and hardware firewalls in the form of an external unit.
What Is a Proxy Server? A Manual for Dummies
A proxy server is basically a computer that acts as an intermediary and allows a client to make requests to other servers in the global network.
Who and How Controls Our Digital Footprints?
Any actions in the digital environment leave various traces. Some of them can be changed or deleted, but in most cases, we cease to control them.
What Is DNS? A Manual for Dummies
All domain names, together with their IP addresses, were added to specialized DNS databases. The main databases are located on physical servers in the form of a hierarchical name structure.
What Is a VPN? A Manual for Dummies
A Virtual Private Network is a technology that allows you to make one or more connections over a third-party network (such as the Internet). A VPN enables multiple offices to be combined to create a single network.
What Is a Browser Fingerprint and How to Hide It? a Manual for Dummies
A browser fingerprint or device fingerprint is a unique identifier for web browser and operating system configurations, which is based on the data collected by various tracking technologies.
How to Hide an IP Address? A Manual for Dummies
There are several ways to change an IP address. All of them have both advantages and disadvantages and are intended for different purposes.
