what is a vpn

What is a VPN? Why should you use it?

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What is a VPN service? In plain words, it’s a technology allowing to create a highly secure network connection. It uses any public network, such as Internet, but creates an essentially private network on top of it that only its owner can use. VPN services are largely used by big companies, government agencies, educational institutions, […]

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blacklisted ip

My IP address is blacklisted. What should I do?

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  You’ve got your IP blocked, have’t you? If you can not use some forums, sites, chats, or even email, then, unfortunately, this is likely the case. The most probable reason for this is that your IP address is in some anti-spam database, or blacklist. Having a black IP may be an unpleasant experience, but […]

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domain ip address

Domain IP address

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  It is worth understanding the difference between a domain name and an IP address. The IP address is a set of digits, like 232.17.43.22. This number doesn’t tell anything to a human and is very hard to memorize and use, but this is the only code which a machine can use.   The domain […]

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How to get a static IP address

How to get a static IP address

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  Why would anyone want to get a statiс IP address? It’s an interesting question. To start with, there are dynamic or static IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, each one having its own pros and cons, and you should know both of them.   An IP address is something like a phone number: knowing your IP, […]

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