What are Ports When accessing the internet, your computer most likely has a private and public IP address. Your IP address (Internet Protocol) is a unique address assigned to your network which distinguishes you from every other computer/network on the internet. Loosely speaking, when you request a web page in your browser such as www.townsvillenerds.com, your computer sends a request… Read more →
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Build a pfSense router
This is a great DYI project for people with not a great deal of computer knowledge and someone who would like to play more with computer networks and routers. Most routers you buy form the store (not including high end expensive commercial grade grade) do not come with a lot of features. They are OK for basic use and routing, but for people who… Read more →
Difference between Firewall and Antivirus
It is important to tick a lot of box’s on your computer when it comes to security. Living in Australia we come under attack from all sorts of technical threats, not from only people who want to hurt you, but from those who want to make money from you also. With so much computer jargon and security terminology it can… Read more →
Firewall vs Antivirus
A lot of people don’t know the difference between an Antivirus program and a firewall and what each actually does. There are some exceptions to the rules but for the sake of simplicity and without getting to technical this article is going to be discussing the differences in general. Indeed you can get antivirus programs with firewalls built in, but… Read more →
What is my IP Address, DNS and Gateway
What is your IP Address (Internet Protocol) Most people who use the internet has heard of an IP address, but unless you have some sort of training or are a computer enthusiast you probably don’t know what it really means. Like your house address which distinguishes you from every other house in the world when sending and receiving a letter,… Read more →