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Networking & Internet Basics

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How to Check if VPN IP is Residential: 2025 Guide

Key takeaways:

  • Residential IPs are tied to homes and look natural, therefore they are more reliable.
  • Datacenter IPs come from servers that are not tied to real homes, therefore they get blocked often.
  • Choosing the right VPN for your needs makes a huge difference for smooth access.

    • When using a VPN, your IP address changes, but not all of them are tailored for the same needs. Some are residential IPs, and some – datacenter IPs.

    Knowing the difference between these types can help you improve your streaming experience, avoid blocks while scraping, and stay under detection radars.
    Cybersecurity & Privacy

    4 min read

    What Is The UK Online Safety Act and How It Affects You

    Key takeaways:

  • The Online Safety Act targets harmful content to protect children.
  • VPN use isn’t illegal, but using it to bypass age checks is not recommended.
  • While it puts a lot of pressure on content filtering, it also adds rules to protect freedom of speech.

    • The UK Online Safety Act is one of the biggest laws regarding digital safety passed in the last few years. It came from growing concerns about how online platforms manage harmful content that is easily accessible to minors.

    Parents, schools, and other institutions kept talking about how easy it became for kids to see violence, abuse, or inappropriate adult content on social media and the internet in general. Consequently, the UK government stepped in.

    Guoda Šulcaitė
    Networking & Internet Basics

    3 min read

    WireGuard vs OpenVPN: Differences & Which to Choose in 2025

    Key takeaways:

  • WireGuard offers faster performance and better battery life with a smaller codebase, but may need careful handling of static IP addresses in multi-user environments.
  • OpenVPN supports more platforms, has flexible transport layer options, and strong trusted encryption algorithms like AES-256.
  • Choose WireGuard for speed and simplicity, OpenVPN for compatibility and firewall evasion.

    • Between WireGuard vs OpenVPN, both are top VPN protocol options today. If you’re picking a VPN server setup or comparing VPN services, it helps to know their strengths.
    Cybersecurity & Privacy

    4 min read

    Is Temu Legit? What to Know Before You Buy in 2025

    Key takeaways:

  • Temu is legit, but not 100% safe: you could encounter quality, shipping, privacy, and data security issues.
  • Always check seller ratings, use secure payment methods, and ensure purchase protection.
  • Learn about common Temu scams to minimize the chances of getting caught in one.

    • Temu has become a popular subject between online shoppers in recent years. Their ads are intrusive, usually sound unrealistic, and the prices are very low, which naturally raises the question: is Temu legit?

    In short, you can legitimately buy and receive items from Temu for cheap prices, but there are serious allegations regarding invasive data collection and privacy violations.

    We’ll walk through in more detail how it works, what risks there are, and tips for safer shopping on Temu.

    Rasa Sosnovskytė
    Networking & Internet Basics

    7 min read

    What Is SSID? Your Wi-Fi Network Name Explained

    Key takeaways:

  • Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a technical term for your Wi-Fi network's name.
  • You can find out the SSID of your network in the settings of your device you use to connect, or the router.
  • SSID is also often written on the back of your router.
  • It is recommended to change the default SSID to a unique name without using any personal data.
  • SSID plays a role in ensuring the network's security and for troubleshooting various issues.

    • Simply put, an SSID, or Service Set Identifier, is the network's name that people and devices use to find it. That's the non-technical definition, but SSIDs have a bit more depth to them and also play a role in protecting your Wi-Fi network.

    Learning how to find and change your SSID name are crucial steps that don't require much tech knowledge. Yet, they can be a lifesaver while troubleshooting various issues and applying fixes related to your network's name.

    Rasa Sosnovskytė
    Networking & Internet Basics

    4 min read

    What is OpenVPN: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Functions and Benefits

    Key takeaways:

  • OpenVPN uses AES-256 encryption, SSL/TLS authentication, and flexible tunneling protocols like OpenVPN UDP and TCP to ensure secure, private, and reliable VPN connections.
  • OpenVPN works on all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • As open-source software, OpenVPN’s code is publicly available which allows people to see how it works and verify its security.

    • On the internet, risks could be lurking behind any step you take, from hackers who want to steal your data to surveillance that follows everything you do. This is why using a virtual private network (VPN) is more important than ever.

    If you wouldn’t leave your house without locking the door, you also shouldn’t take your devices’ security for granted. But how do you choose the right virtual private network for you, as there are so many options out there?

    OpenVPN is an open-source VPN protocol that provides you with secure and flexible internet access. On top of that, the OpenVPN protocol is one of the most reliable options for creating a secure tunnel between your device and the internet.

    If you want to take full control of your online privacy and leverage safe VPN connections, it’s imperative that you understand OpenVPN and how it works. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know.

    Adomas Šulcas