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Explainer: network ports

What are ports in networking, and where would you find them? What use are they apart from making networking more confusing?

June 18, 2022 Macs, Technology

More cryptomining malware, and a threat to routers and NAS

Expect a security data update (silent) from Apple in the next few days to address new malware dubbed […]

May 24, 2018 Macs, Technology

How to tell if your Netgear router is vulnerable to attack (updated)

You may well have heard that certain models of Netgear routers are vulnerable to outside attack, even though […]

December 12, 2016 Macs, Technology

Securing your router: protecting your network

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Further suggestions for setting your router up, to keep your local network safe, secure, and free from trouble.

December 10, 2016 Macs, Technology

Securing your router: keeping intruders out

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Thousands of TalkTalk customers, and those of ISPs, have had their routers compromised. How should you protect yourself?

December 9, 2016 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Using the same IP address

Half the time I start my iMac up, it reports that something else is using the same IP address. How can I fix that?

November 17, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Replacement router for BT Infinity

The BT Infinity boxes cause issues with port forwarding. Can I replace them?

October 15, 2015 Macs, Technology

Netgear router vulnerability

There are press reports referring to a vulnerability in some Netgear routers, which is already being exploited to […]

October 9, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: New router freezes my old Mac

My new router freezes my old Mac. What is wrong?

October 9, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Frequently-dropped broadband connection

My router drops its connection several times a day, and I have to power it off and back on again to restore the connection. Why?

September 17, 2015 Macs, Technology

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