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SPF Lookup Tool provides insights for better protection against forged sender addresses

Posted on August 23, 2025

Email is now a highly reliable and commonly utilized method of communication for both personal and professional interactions. Nevertheless, it has also become a key target for cybercriminals who take advantage of weaknesses to execute attacks such as phishing, spoofing, and business email compromise. A powerful defense mechanism against these threats is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF). 

Utilizing an SPF lookup tool offers organizations essential information regarding the usage of their domain, enabling them to defend against fake sender addresses. By consistently employing an SPF lookup tool or SPF Tool, companies can protect their brand image, enhance email deliverability, and bolster their overall cybersecurity efforts.  

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Streaming unlocked: How VPNs allow access to geo-restricted content

Posted on August 22, 2025

Streaming services offer loads of TV shows, movies, and live sports events. However, most of us will face annoying geo-blocks that prevent us from accessing the content we want.

Apart from that, some platforms are only available in certain countries. Luckily, there is a way to bypass these invisible barriers and enjoy streaming services to the max.

In this post we’ll discuss how geo-blocks work and how streaming services  use them to restrict content. Moreover, you’ll discover the best tool against curbs – a VPN. Not to mention, I’ll explain how to choose the best one and how to use it to punch through geo-blocks.  [Read more…]

How to easily add an optical DVD drive to virtually any computer

Posted on August 21, 2025

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If you’ve been checking out the latest laptops and desktop computers you’ve probably noticed that most of them no longer come with an optical (DVD/CD) drive.

There are three primary reasons why computer manufacturers have started skipping the optical drives when designing new computers: [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I stop Chrome from filling in my old email address?

Posted on August 21, 2025

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Question from Peyton:  I recently dropped my old Yahoo email address and switched to Gmail.

But every time I load a page with Chrome the old email address keeps popping up in forms that ask for my email address.

I can delete the old address and type in the new one but I’d prefer not having the old one to pop up at all.

How can I fix this?  [Read more…]

How to get notified when someone comes online on WhatsApp (2025 guide)

Posted on August 21, 2025

Have you ever wished you could get an instant alert the moment someone comes online on WhatsApp? Maybe it’s to know when a family member is available to chat, or to track your child’s late-night activity.

With over 2.7 billion active users worldwide (Statista, 2025), WhatsApp has become one of the most-used messaging apps — and parents, friends, and even professionals often wonder if there’s a way to monitor online activity.

Let’s dive into whether WhatsApp offers this feature, what alternatives exist, and the pros and cons of using them.  [Read more…]

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