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Opera

Opera was launched in 1995 and remains in the game to this day, making it one of the oldest web browsers still under development. Opera built up its loyal user base for integrating a wide spectrum of features that would otherwise be left to extensions and separate programs.

By Max Pitchkites — 25 Dec'21 Last Updated: 30 Jan'24

Best VPN for Amazon Prime Video 2025: Unblock Streaming Sites

Amazon Prime Video has a huge library, but lots of its content is locked behind regional restrictions. Fortunately, you can use a VPN for Amazon Prime to bypass these blocks and stream all its content from anywhere. To help you choose a service, we’ve tested and ranked the best VPNs for unblocking Prime Video. If...

By Kate Hawkins — 30 Oct'21 Last Updated: 07 Jul'25
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What Is Bitcoin? A Quick Starter Guide in 2025

The cryptocurrency that started the crypto craze, bitcoin is the most well-known form of digital money. Despite making headlines around the world, how bitcoin works is still a mystery to a lot of people. If you’re one of those people, read on for an answer to the age-old question “What is bitcoin, and how does it work?”

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 19 Jun'21 Last Updated: 03 Mar'25

What Is AES Encryption & How Does It Work in 2025? 256-bit vs 128-bit

When researching various types of software, AES encryption is often listed as a feature. What is AES encryption exactly, and how does it work? Read on as we explain the Advanced Encryption Standard, the most commonly used encryption protocol in the world.

By Aleksander Hougen — 23 May'21 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

Best VPN for TikTok: Beat the TikTok Ban From Anywhere in 2025

TikTok has nearly 2 billion users globally. For professional content creators, the financial implications of a TikTok ban can be particularly severe, with top influencers potentially losing six or seven-figure annual incomes if they cannot maintain consistent access to their audiences. If you’re unlucky enough to live in a country where the social media video...

By Samuel Chapman — 19 Apr'20 Last Updated: 18 Jul'25
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What Is FTP? Everything About File Transfer Protocol

When reading our reviews (or just surfing around the internet) you may have come across the term FTP or File Transfer Protocol. In this guide, Cloudwards.net explains what this protocol does and unwraps a few other technomancic mysteries in the process.

By Branko Vlajin — 26 Oct'18 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

What is a Botnet? Networks Gone Bad

In our series on cybercrime, we’ve covered online threats such as ransomware, phishing and browser hijackers. This time, we’re going to look at one of the most potent threats online: botnets. While you can’t get a botnet, you can be part of one. Botnets are networks of slave computers used to carry out a variety...

By Jacob Roach — 20 Sep'18 Last Updated: 16 May'25

What Is RAID? Explaining Redundant Array of Independent Disks: How It Works Types and Benefits Explained

Storage disks come with the risk of failure, which may result in lost data. However, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage systems reduce the chances of permanent data loss when disks fail. However, what is RAID?  In this article, we discuss storage and explain how RAID works while covering its use cases, RAID levels,...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 05 Jun'17 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25
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