As firewall, VPN and antivirus are great tools to protect yourself from security issues on a network, there are absolutely not the same thing. In this article, we’ll especially take a look at how firewall and VPN differ. As a general rule, a firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN secures…
If you just discovered the Linux world, it might be tough to understand the nuances of the vocabulary used in this space. Linux and Ubuntu seems the same thing, but it is not, that’s what we’ll see in this article. The main difference between Linux and Ubuntu is that Linux is only the system kernel,…
Never understood the difference between a computer and a monitor? You are not the only one. I worked 20 years as tech-support, and I can tell you that a high percentage of the employees were doing the same mistake. If I emailed them to ask their computer reference, maybe one third will reply with the…
DNS and DHCP are common network technologies that we use every day to access the Internet. But as often in the technological field, these abbreviations are neither explicit nor easy to understand. That’s why I wrote this article so that you can better understand everything. The main difference between DNS and DHCP is their role…
In the new technology world, it can be hard to keep up with all the vocabulary. If you are here, you are probably wondering about the exact meaning of the words used regarding mobiles phones.You are at the best place, I’ll explain everything to you in this article, and particularly the difference between Android and…
There has always been a hint of confusion when it comes to Java and JavaScript due to their name. Although there are some small similarities, they are quite different. The main difference between Java and JavaScript is that JavaScript runs in a web-browser only, without compilation. Java is a more complete programming language, requiring compilation…
The world is slowly embracing the art of socializing across online platforms, and Reddit and Quora are among those platforms. There is no denying that these two social platforms have significantly grown in the recent past, boasting millions of users. But have you taken a moment to understand what makes them unique? What is the…
Whether on the Internet or on a smaller network, the use of an address is required to connect to the right site or the right machine.But it’s not always obvious what the exact term should be used to define itThis is why, in this article, I will explain to you the two main addresses used…
Do you have issues with all the new vocabulary regarding mobile phones and the new technologies?Don’t worry, I will explain it to you and you’ll see that it is actually pretty simple. What’s the difference between an iPhone and a Smartphone?An iPhone is a mobile phone model from the brand Apple. It is produced only…
If you use a laser printer, you probably have already heard the name of these two accessories: drum and toner.But do you know their roles and differences? I’ve changed enough of them in my life to explain the differences for you. As a whole, the toner contains the ink supply to a laser printer. It…
