Instagram has over two billion active users and remains one of the most targeted platforms by hackers. Account theft, identity fraud, phishing, fake contest scams: the threats are numerous. In 2026, a few simple measures are enough to drastically reduce the risk of your Instagram account being hacked.1. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)This is...
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Your IP address is visible to every website, application or server you communicate with on the internet. In the vast majority of cases, it poses no danger — it is simply a technical identifier necessary for online exchanges to work. But in the wrong hands, an IP address can be exploited for malicious purposes. Here is what can realistically be done...
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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) masks your real IP address and encrypts your internet traffic, making your browsing more private and secure. While paid VPNs offer the best performance, there are reliable free solutions — particularly in the form of browser extensions — that are more than sufficient for occasional use. Here are the 5 best free VPN e...
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A poorly secured Wi-Fi network is an open door to your internet connection and, by extension, to all the devices on your home network. In 2026, attacks on wireless networks remain frequent — from simple intrusions to enjoy your bandwidth to more sophisticated attacks aimed at intercepting your data. Here are the essential measures to effectively pr...
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When you connect a device to a network, it needs an IP address to communicate with other machines. This address can be assigned automatically by a DHCP server, or configured manually as a fixed value. These two approaches — DHCP and static IP — serve different needs and each have their advantages.What is DHCP?DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protoc...
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When two machines communicate on a network, they do not only exchange data via an IP address — they do so through ports, numerical entry points that allow different types of traffic to be distinguished. Knowing the most common network ports is essential for understanding how the internet works, securing a server or diagnosing a connection problem.W...
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Are you torn between plugging in an Ethernet cable or staying on Wi-Fi? Both technologies let you connect to the internet, but they are not equal in every context. Speed, stability, latency, security, ease of installation: each factor can tip the balance depending on your use case. Here is a full comparison to help you make the right choice.Etherne...
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Whether you want to configure a network, troubleshoot a connection issue or simply find out which IP address is assigned to your computer, the process is quick and requires no third-party software. There is however an important distinction to understand: the local IP address (assigned to your PC on your home network) and the public IP address (visi...
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Whether you want to access your printer's admin interface, troubleshoot a network connection issue or set a static IP address, you will need to know its IP address. It is simpler than it sounds — there are several easy methods to find it, directly from the printer, from Windows or from your router. Here is a full overview of the available options d...
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Have you ever tried to access a website from your workplace or school, only to be met with an error message or a block page? Corporate and school networks regularly filter access to certain content. Before trying to bypass these restrictions, it is important to understand how these blocks work, what methods exist to get around them, and what the le...
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Your IP address leaves a trace with every internet connection. But to what extent can the police actually use it to identify you? The answer is more nuanced than most people think: while an IP address is a valuable tool for investigators, exploiting it requires strict judicial procedures and runs into several technical and legal limitations. Here i...
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When choosing a web hosting plan, a technical question often comes up: should you opt for a dedicated IP or a shared IP? This decision may seem secondary, but it has real implications for your email deliverability, your site's security and, in some cases, your search engine rankings. Here is everything you need to know to make the right choice.What...
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