CometVPN Blog

Key takeaways:

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.

Key takeaways:

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.

No one's forcing us to lock our front doors, but everyone does it anyway. Encryption plays a similar role in safeguarding your internet connection, except that many people still don't do it. The concept of encrypting internet traffic isn't so well-known.

Simply put, encryption makes information unreadable by unauthorized third parties. Just as someone without a key can't access your locked house, no one without an encryption key can access your encrypted data.

We're going to cover all the basics to start locking the cyber doors to your internet connection. With the right tools, sensitive data can be protected without much hassle.

Key takeaways:

When you’re deep into a match and your shots aren’t landing right, it might not be your aim. It could be your DNS. DNS stands for Domain Name System, and its main goal is to find the right IP address so you can successfully connect every time you enter a website name.

In online games, your connection speed matters a lot. During intense gaming sessions, you always want quick response times and lower latency.

Here, we’ll break down the best DNS servers for gaming, how they impact your gaming experience, how to test them, and how to set them up.

Key takeaways:

Choosing the right VPN tool depends on your goals and needs. In 2025, some of the most popular discussions revolve around Tailscale vs WireGuard. Both of these are built on strong foundations and both offer high performance.

However, each fits a different kind of user. In this comparison article you will discover what sets them apart and when to use which.

Computers talk with each other in numbers and humans in words. That's a simplification, of course, but it gives us a good idea of what DNS servers do — translate words of domain names (cometvpn.com) into numbers of IP addresses (172.67.201.66).

A DNS server can be a privacy hazard as it has to be informed about every website you visit. A private DNS solves this problem by allowing you to use a DNS provider of your choice, possibly with encryption. We explain what private DNS is and how to set it up below.