AlexVPN

Networking

DNS, proxies, remote access and the infrastructure behind everyday internet use.

Networking

A practical explanation of static DNS records, dynamic DNS services and when changing addresses make DDNS useful.

Networking

A practical comparison of wired and wireless networking for speed, latency and reliability.

Networking

The small router settings that make the biggest difference to a home network.

Networking

How home devices share an internet connection and why their addresses look different.

Networking

A repeatable way to diagnose connection problems without randomly changing settings.

Networking

How proxies relay application traffic and how they differ from broader privacy tools.

Networking

Both proxies and VPNs can route traffic through another server, but they differ in encryption, scope and typical use cases.

Networking

How the Domain Name System turns familiar website names into routable addresses.