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Networking: How to fix the most common wired and wireless home computer network and Internet problems

ISP modem routers - ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 AiMesh Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Dedicated Router

Stay secure when using public unsecured Wi-Fi  networks in shops, restaurants, hotels, libraries, etc.

June 18, 2020 Eric Legge 0

Note that it is always better for both higher speed and security to use a cabled Ethernet connection to the most common type of broadband […]

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Hacked WordPress sites – hacked via outdated plugins – launch drive-by attacks on visitors

May 9, 2020 Eric Legge 0

Hacked WordPress sites – Introduction WordPress is the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) website-building software. For that reason, it is also the most […]

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WordPress Admin freezes due to conflict between WP Super Cache and WP-Optimize plugins

April 27, 2020 Eric Legge 0

Problem: Due to a clash between the settings of two plugins that my website pcbuyerbeware.co.uk uses, I can access its WordPress admin page, but all […]

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What to do when ISP modem routers can’t cope with multiple WiFi demands

February 25, 2020 Eric Legge 0

ISP modem routers. – Internet Service Providers (ISPs), such as the British companies BT, EE, Virgin Media, Plusnet, Post Office, etc., provide broadband customers with […]

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What you need to know about WiFi routers and related matters

February 24, 2020 Eric Legge 0

This article summarizes the information that a video provides on this subject –  a need-to-know video about WiFi routers and related matters by the PC […]

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Make a WiFi router secure against hackers

February 18, 2020 Eric Legge 0

Problem I have a Linksys ADSL modem router that provides cabled Ethernet and wireless WiFi network connections. I want to know how to configure its […]

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Explaining the smishing (SMS phishing), vishing and SIM card swap and theft scams

February 13, 2020 Eric Legge 0

Being knowledgeable about security on the Internet is paramount for your financial health. If you become a victim of the following social-engineering frauds by cyber […]

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Use the DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) protocol to improve online security

November 28, 2019 Eric Legge 0

 Introduction to DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the secure, encrypted version of the standard non-encrypted Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) that […]

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Does using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) protect your privacy from hackers and legal snooping

May 22, 2019 Eric Legge 0

A brief introduction to Virtual Private Networks – VPNs The image above provides a simple illustration of how a VPN service works. A VPN tunnel […]

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Why use the DuckDuckGo search engine instead of Google?

February 10, 2019 Eric Legge 0

DuckDuckGo search engine – Introduction Online privacy using a smartphone or computer that connects to the web has become a hugely problematic issue that is […]

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