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.Ethernet vs Wi-Fi: the core differencesEthernet is a wire...
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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 (visible from the internet). Here is how to get both on...
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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 depending on your setup.Why do you need your prin...
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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 legal and practical limits of each one are.Why are s...
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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 is how tracing a person via their IP address actual...
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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 is an IP address in web hosting?Every website hos...
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Every time you browse the internet, your browser records an impressive amount of information: websites visited, searches performed, files downloaded, passwords entered, form data... Not to mention the cookies placed by websites to track your every move. Whether you want to protect your privacy, regain control of your data or simply clean up your browser, here is the complete guide to clearing all ...
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Every year, billions of email addresses and passwords are stolen in massive data breaches at companies around the world. Most victims never find out — until the day their bank account is emptied, their identity stolen or their inbox used to send spam. Your email address may already have been compromised without you knowing it. Here is how to check in a matter of seconds and what to do if that is...
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Every day, millions of cyberattacks exploit a technique as old as it is effective: IP spoofing. This method involves forging the IP address of a network packet to impersonate another machine. Used by hackers to conceal their origin, bypass security systems or launch massive attacks, IP spoofing is a real threat that every internet user and IT professional should understand.What is IP spoofing?The ...
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You may have heard of residential proxies without really knowing what sets them apart from standard proxies. The most common question is a simple one: is the IP address provided by a residential proxy a real IP address assigned to an actual person, or is it a simulated or artificially generated address? The answer is more nuanced than it might seem. What is a residential proxy? A residential...
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A code editor is the most used tool by any developer, whether beginner or experienced. It is the environment where you will spend hours writing, debugging and optimising your code. A good editor can significantly boost your productivity, reduce errors and make development a much more enjoyable experience day to day. But with so many options available — lightweight text editors, full IDEs, onl...
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In an era of social media and unpredictable algorithms, newsletters remain one of the most effective and profitable communication channels for building customer loyalty and growing your business. Unlike social media posts, your subscriber list belongs to you — no one can take it away. Email marketing delivers an average return on investment of $36 for every $1 spent, making it one of the most...
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