Network Security

Router Security Settings Worth Changing (Beyond the Password)

By root / October 8, 2026

Router firmware updates, remote access, UPnP and DNS filtering: the network settings that matter most for a secure home or small business network, explained by a local IT technician.

What Does a Firewall Do? Home & Business Guide

By root / October 8, 2026

Firewalls come built into your router and your computer. What a firewall actually does, the four mistakes people make with them, and when a home or business network needs more.

Do You Need a VPN? What VPNs Actually Do (and Don’t)

By root / October 8, 2026

VPN advertising promises anonymity and total security. A plain guide to what a VPN really protects, what it can’t, and when home users and businesses in South Africa actually need one.