Uh-Oh, Are We Going to Run Out of IP Addresses?


Updated 06/07/10 9:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

IP Addresses Are Running Out

According to research scientists, the Internet as we know it is changing. As more and more devices are being made to access the Internet — from computers to smartphones — each must be assigned a unique IP address. And within the next 18 months, IP addresses will run out completely. Does this mean Internet apocalypse? Luckily, not quite. The current IP address formula, which was designed in Read more

Daily Tech: Beware This Scary Skype Exploit


Updated 05/01/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Skype Reveals Your IP Address

Skype users beware! New exploit reveals IP addresses — Geekosystem 5 movie apocalypses that would defeat themselves in the real world — Cracked Upcycled portraits made from floppy disks — FWD New iPhone 5 feature: Siri self-destructs phone if stolen? — Dvice Spam email declines, but spam texts hit an all-new high — Newser Will Hulu require a paid TV subscription? — SlashFilm Read more

Security Tips For Data Privacy Day!


Updated 01/28/12 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Keep Your Computer Safe and Secure

It's Data Privacy Day, so we're here to give you 10 tips to keeping your computer safe, secure, and totally private. Nothing is worse than having your computer hacked into, your personal information stolen, or becoming a victim of fraud. We've rounded up all of our best tech advice to help keep your computer protected and free from hacker malice. If you haven't implemented these 10 tidbits yet, Read more

What Is SOPA, and What Does It Mean For You?


Updated 11/17/11 7:09 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Is SOPA?

The Internet is abuzz today regarding SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act, that is making its way through congress. This act may be seen as a well-intentioned copyright bill that can take down sites that host pirated content, but when you dig deeper, sites like Twitter, Facebook, and others could be subject to its regulations. Essentially, the US government and entertainment companies — like Read more

What Is a Firewall, and Why Do I Need One?


Updated 06/13/11 12:28 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

What Is a Firewall?

June is Internet Safety Month, so for the next few weeks we'll be giving you tips and advice on how to stay safe online. Some Internet users browse the web totally unaware of the dangers that are lurking right around the corner. I don't want to strike fear in your geeky little hearts, but the truth is — you need to know how to protect yourself from hackers and evildoers. Your first line of Read more