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Arq Backup

Arq Backup is a cool service that links up to several storage providers so you get a very flexible backup experience; you can even go old-school and backup to a physical drive. It's not as versatile as CloudBerry, but comes with a lower price tag. Check out our full Arq review for the pros and cons.

By Branko Vlajin — 15 Sep'17 Last Updated: 24 Feb'24

hubiC

A once-promising cloud storage provider that has now closed its digital doors, hubiC was a textbook example of a good parent company badly overextending its resources. Read our hubiC review for the dirty details as well as a link to our best hubiC alternatives article.

By Joseph Gildred — 26 Apr'17 Last Updated: 16 Mar'24

The Best Windows Server Backup

Cloudwards.net takes a look at the best Windows server backup solutions that you can use in your business. From CloudBerry to Macrium and Acronis to Veritas, we go through all major services and compare them so you don't have to.

By Mauricio Preuss — 10 Apr'17 Last Updated: 20 Sep'24

How to Block My Phone From Being Tracked in 2024: Untap iPhone and Android Devices

Ideally, your smartphone’s data should be accessible only to you. However, this data is so valuable that some third parties are willing to use nefarious means to access it. This guide will help you safeguard your privacy and learn how to block your phone from being tracked. To get started, though, you should use one...

By Samson Kiarie — 12 Aug'24 Last Updated: 30 Sep'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Improve Website Loading Times: 6 Easy Tips

If your site is running slow that's not just bad news for your visitors, it's also bad news for your rankings. Google penalizes you for a slow-loading site, meaning these tips on how to improve your website loading times are vital to the health of your business.

By Mauricio Preuss — 11 Aug'24 Last Updated: 11 Aug'24

What Is AWS Elastic Beanstalk: Features, How It Works, Use Cases & Pricing

AWS Elastic Beanstalk removes the hassle of provisioning infrastructure before deploying an application. It takes care of provisioning and configuring the infrastructure resources, letting developers focus mainly on app deployment and management. Elastic Beanstalk supports applications written in various languages and frameworks. It also features auto-scaling, monitoring, multiple deployment options and some degree of infrastructure...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 19 Aug'24

Hola VPN Review: Is My Connection Secure in 2024? 

Hola is a dangerous virtual private network that asks you to trade away your privacy in exchange for a lackluster service. We found weak encryption and almost no features while testing Hola VPN for this review. Do yourself a favor and check our list of the best VPNs for alternatives. If Hola’s free version entices...

By Samuel Chapman — 07 May'24 Last Updated: 30 Sep'24
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A Full VPN Protocols List in 2024: Explained and Compared

VPNs have become ubiquitous in home offices around the world. They are responsible for safeguarding internet connections and protecting sensitive data for a vast number of users. VPN protocols are what make a VPN work, establishing the secure connections that let you surf the web without fear. Not all VPN service providers are created equal,...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 27 Apr'24 Last Updated: 26 Jun'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

VPN Physical vs Virtual Server: Understand the Difference in 2024

If you look through a VPN’s server list, you might find some marked as “V” or “virtual.” Those VPN servers are virtual servers. In this guide to VPN physical vs virtual servers, we’ll explain these two server types, as well as the use cases, drawbacks and safety of virtual servers. We’ll also touch on which...

By Wisdom Sablah — 29 Mar'24 Last Updated: 29 Mar'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

What Is a VPN? How Virtual Private Networks Work in 2024

A VPN (short for “virtual private network”) is a service that protects you when you connect to the internet. A VPN encrypts all your internet traffic so that no one can see what you’re doing online. It also reroutes your internet connection through a VPN server, which can make it seem like you’re connecting from...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 06 Mar'24 Last Updated: 30 Sep'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz