With almost no inventory left of a vast number of IPv4 addresses, many organizations have prioritized migration to IPv6. However, it is close to an impossibility to switch to IPv6 without a complex transition process. This is because IPv6 has never been backward-compatible. This means that when hosts and routers are changed to IPv6, the old system still works with a new one … [Read more...]
Deleted Partition Recovery – Using Disk Drill File Recovery Tool for Windows
Data loss is something most people have had to deal with. Two types of cases are often brought to professional tech support. One is when a user has lost a file (or several files) and the other is when a whole disk partition is lost. There is a number of reasons for such occurrences. A power outage, data corruption or a simple push of the wrong button - can all lead to data … [Read more...]
Securing Open Source Components (it’s different)
Introduction In today’s article we will discuss one of the misconceptions when it comes to understanding the difference between open source and proprietary software — with a special focus on the context of security. Let’s start with a bit of background of the clear difference. One of the key factors which differentiates open source and proprietary software comes down to how … [Read more...]
Making the Move From iOS to Android with AnyTrans for Android
So, you saw the light at the end of the tunnel. You broke free of Apple's grip and joined the happy realm of Android. Now you have only one question: what about the data? How do I transfer everything from my old iPhone to my new Android? This is something we can help with. The easiest solution is a software that does all the work for you (it costs money, but there is a free … [Read more...]
Maintaining Security and Privacy in Today’s Online Environment
This is a topic with huge scope so we will break it up into several articles. In this article we will focus on your IP address - the single-most piece of information that ties your internet browsing to your personal identity. Why hide your IP address? Regardless of your intent or lack thereof, every step you take on the Internet, whether it's browsing your favorite sites, or … [Read more...]