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8 of the Best Dynamic DNS Providers to Use for Free

A Dynamic DNS (also known as DDNS or DynDNS) is a service for mapping Internet domain names to a computer with dynamic IP addresses. Most computers connect to a router via DHCP, which means the router randomly assigns an IP address for your computer. This also means that your computer’s IP address is ever-changing, and this makes it difficult to connect from the outside world. Dynamic DNS solves this issue by constantly updating its DNS service with your latest IP address. If you are looking to run a home network, here, in no particular order, are some of the best free Dynamic DNS providers. 1…. Read more

10 Google Slides Tips to Save You Time

Thanks to Google Slides, you don’t have to stuck with PowerPoint to do your presentation. It is web-based, and there is no software to install, which means you can access it on any PC. With Google Slides it’s possible to do things such as dictate text, import/export files, and zoom in and out of the slides. Google Slides is capable of much more than what was previously mentioned. There are also options to add a specific color and add any image to the background of your slides. Keep reading to find out how to add these options to your Google Slides… Read more

The Current Flaws of WPA3 and What Needs to Be Fixed

If you’ve been keeping an eye out on routers recently, you may have noticed that WPA3 functionality is rolling out across the world. Given how this is the next step up from the respected WPA2 standard, it’s easy to assume that WPA3 is even safer than WPA2. Whether or not it’s strictly safer is up for debate, but one thing is true: it’s not impenetrable. As this new technology rolls out, researchers acting as white-hat hackers are finding ways to exploit it. So, are these flaws simply teething problems for WPA3, or is it the sign of something larger? … Read more

Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Which is Best in 2019?

When Apple Maps was first released in 2012, fans and critics alike dismissed it as a joke compared to Google Maps. While the service was functional, the directions it provided were often not as accurate as Google’s service. This lead to people avoiding the service altogether for years after its original release. In the years since, Apple Maps has overcome its initial flaws. Now the service is a solid contender for the crown of mapping apps. The question is, who is the current king of the maps? Should Google start worrying, or does Apple still have a long way to go?… Read more

How to Use Google Translate in Google Sheets

Google Translate is a handy tool when learning a new language. With the Google Translate app, you have various options available such as identifying a language or using your camera to translate a sign (among others). It’s also possible to use Google Translate in other Google services such as Sheets. By inserting a simple code into a cell, you can translate any language into another. Let’s see how it’s done. Related: 5 of the Best Free Online Translators to Translate Foreign Language Translate Any Language in Google Sheets To use Google Translate, open Google sheets, and type the word you want to translate in any… Read more