HI! I'm Elliot Alexander, a London-based Computer Scientist with a background in software engineering. I've worked across the security and high-performance computing space, and am experienced in all ...

Most of the time, when you open a website, your computer talks directly to the web server on the other end. But there are times you might want it to take a detour. That’s where proxy servers can help.

I've always been a big proponent of using NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices for dedicated file and media storage and backup. They are a low-power, low-cost alternative to a dedicated PC server, ...

Your home server is "home" for a reason ...

Christopher is a writer at XDA Developers from Louisiana. He primarily covers topics related to electronics and gaming, with a passion for how technology can make a positive impact. Holding a bachelor ...

Nearly all Linux distributions could serve as either a desktop or server OS. It's not like you'd want to slap a desktop environment onto Ubuntu Server and use it as a desktop OS, but you could. You ...

I’ve been using VPNs, or virtual private networks, for over a decade now. A VPN encrypts your internet connection, masking your public IP address so that apps and websites view your web traffic as ...

I don't use a VPN every second of every day. Over the years, I've found that using a VPN all the time can cause various issues to pop up. Because of that, I've become rather selective about when I ...