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Networking

IPv4 vs IPv6: Where did IPv5 go?

Every time you see some network settings, there is IPv4 or IPv6. As you can guess, the previous versions are long in the past (TCP/IP v1,v2, and v3). But why is it IPv4 vs IPv6 instead of the 5th version vs the 6th? How is that the IPv4 from the 80s is still around? Let’s find out!

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Networking

TCP vs UDP: Unfolded

Before jumping to TCP vs UDP we must understand what TCP and UDP are. TCP and UDP are protocols that are a part of the transport layer in the OSI model. Both of these protocols are used for sending packets over the internet. They are built over the Internet Protocol(IP).

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News Hacking

Using Zoom can Hack your Windows PC

As this global pandemic spreads fear among everyone, more and more companies are having virtual conferences to continue their business’. More often than not, these are using the Zoom Video Communication, or more commonly Zoom app for this. You might have used Zoom for your online classes or such a conference. But how secure is this infamous application? Keep reading to learn more.

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Networking

The 7 layers of OSI Model – Definition, Advantages, and Explanation

OSI Model is used to understand how data is transferred from one computer to another in a computer network. To accomplish successful communication between computers or networks of different architecture 7 Layer of OSI Model was defined consisting of Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Datalink, and Physical layer.

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How To

How to Create a Bootable USB Drive From ISO File Using Windows

Bootable USB means that every time your computer starts, it’ll run whatever is in the USB Drive. In this case, it’s your Operating System’s files.
To install (or reinstall) an OS, you need a bootable medium where the files for your OS is stored which will be copied. Most of us will have access to a pen-drive, which makes it an excellent device for booting up OS from.