Networking & DNS
Understand the infrastructure behind everyday connections.
Independent Technical Journal
Clear explanations and practical investigations of networks, VPNs, privacy, and the technology behind our connected world. Evidence instead of hype.
From the journal
Practical knowledge, thoughtful explanations, and investigations that put technical claims to the test.
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What we cover
Understand the infrastructure behind everyday connections.
Separate genuine privacy protections from marketing promises.
Make your Wi-Fi, routers, and local network work better.
Investigate technical problems with practical, repeatable methods.
Signature investigation series
Technical claims can sound convincing. We examine the question, develop a transparent testing method, and separate supported conclusions from remaining uncertainty.
Our editorial approach
We explain complex technology without sacrificing accuracy. When we conduct experiments, our methods, conditions, and limitations matter as much as the results. When evidence is insufficient, we say so.
Networking
How does your home network connect to the internet? Explore IP addresses, DNS, routing and NAT through everyday examples and a simple experiment.