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VPN vs TOR

What is VPN?

“Virtual Private Network”, also known as VPN, is a Private Network used to build anonymity and secure networks through the public connection. VPN hides your original IP Address and creates a fake IP address so it is practically difficult to trace back to the user.

What is TOR?

TOR, short for “The Onion Router”, is a free and online application that creates an endless number of Nodes (redistribution point) by the volunteers and build secured and encrypted network, which makes it difficult for spoof to trace back.

How does TOR work?

TOR is an online router. It has thousands of volunteers. When a person uses TOR, their data passes through hundreds of servers and when someone tries to trace the original user, it tracks back to the exit node (last node). Therefore, it is difficult to trace back through hundreds of servers to find the original user.

Important things to keep in mind while using VPN:

VPN is a Private Network that is used to hide the actions of the user. User may be sitting in a garden but the IP address shows it as if the user is at the office. VPN supports sending and receiving data securely through the public network.

Ø  Firewall should be up all the time:

Firewall is a network security system, which keeps track of incoming and outgoing traffic of the network. In addition, it is the most secure way of not being hacked.

A multi-layered firewall security needs to be surpassed before taking over control of any device.

Ø  You must stay hidden:

One of the basic problems in today’s era is that most users forgets their browser and can give away a lot of sensitive information. There is a built-in security system in some browsers that keeps the network private even after not using VPN. For example: DuckDuckGo, Brave, Opera, etc.

Ø  Disable all the geo-location services:

Geo-location services could give away the location of the user. For a person who wants to stay incognito needs to disable the geo-location services from all the devices.

Ø  Be aware of Cookies:

Cookies are one of the reasons for giving away sensitive information about the user. No one in today’s busy world gives attention to cookies. Cookies contain personal information such as ID, Password, Bank Details, Etc. While using the browser, a notification pops up, asking about whether to accept all cookies or Decline. Simply, click on “Decline”.

 

VPN vs TOR:

When a user is using TOR, they are protected from the spoof but the information and the actions of them can be hacked by the exit node. Even though he/she cannot trace it back to the original user. Exit nodes can hack into the packet of information and use it for their own needs.

In comparison to TOR, VPN is vulnerable. VPN creates a “Private Network” no doubt, but it can be easily hacked. I mean for god’s sake who knows if the VPN servers are hacked. Therefore, it is deficient to use VPN instead of TOR.

Conclusion:

TOR provides hundreds of nodes, which is difficult to trace back to the original user. Meanwhile, VPN provides a single proxy server and is easy to decrypt data and trace backwards. Although we @CloudPloys know, TOR is more reliable than VPN but every case is subjective and here is where the advice of our experts in the field is needed, because your security is our top notch priority.

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“In Australia now you can rent a car from Uber App”

Not everyone can afford a private vehicle. However, people who have private vehicles could not travel due to restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic situation. Nevertheless, surprisingly, Covid-19 situation in Australia is under control now and restrictions on traveling have been lifted. But the question remains, can everyone go on a trip in a private vehicle? Unfortunately, No. 

Therefore, the Uber Company has introduced its new feature called “Uber Rent”. Need to know more about Uber app to understand it? We @Cloudploys have the information to feed you:

 What is Uber? Uber is a service industry that enables individuals to book their own Uber taxi from anywhere through its mobile app. It is an American based company.

But wait…What is Uber Rent? Uber Rent is a new feature launched by Uber. It enables individuals to rent vehicles for private trips for particular days through a mobile app. Although, only 50% of the Uber users will be able to access the feature of Uber Rent for now.

So what is the difference between Uber and Uber Rent? Uber Rent is a part of Uber. Uber Rent helps you acquire vehicles on rent for private purposes such as trips, vacations, etc. Uber is a type of taxi service provider within a city.

How can you book a vehicle on Uber Rent?

  1. Update your Uber app and check if you have the option of Uber Rent. As discussed before, only 50% of users will be able to access the feature of Uber Rent.
  2. Select ‘Rentals’ in your app and you will see ‘Car Trawler’s’ search engine. Enter your pickup location and rental date. Car Trawler will offer an ideal choice of car rental in the trial city.
  3. Select the car and pick it up from the location on given time & date and enjoy your trip!

What are the benefits of renting a vehicle from Uber Rent instead of local rentals?

  1. Familiar brands at a good price: You can browse and compare with every rental company to know the benefits of Uber Rent.
  2. Flexible Schedule: You can rent anytime, try it on the day of your trip and you will find a good deal or even better book in advance.
  3. Helpful additional benefits: Get insurance, good car seats or bike racks, and more at Uber Rent.

Why was the concept of Uber Rent brought to Australia? Aussies love to travel and even though they love it, they could not because of the lack of private vehicles. However, because of Covid-19, there were restrictions on traveling and the travel industry was broken. Therefore, after the lifting of restrictions, to bring up the travel and tourist industry, Uber introduced the concept of Uber Rent so that people can go out with their private vehicle without any hassle.

 We @Cloudploys provide latest and accurate information for you to understand the new & upcoming services. Uber is worth $103 billion and now due to the Uber Rent feature, from past experience we know that it will increase more everyday. Stay tuned to know more!

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Will Edge Computing take over Cloud Computing?

What is Edge Computing?

Edge Computing is a distributed network structure focused to bring computing and data storage closer to the source of data in order to reduce latency and bandwidth use.

For example: Facial recognition software in the iPhone. Edge computing is needed in facial recognition of iPhone as well as in CCTV cameras. If there was Cloud Computing in facial recognition, it would take a lot of time to unlock a mobile phone.

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing is the range of services delivered over the internet and services to store data on cloud instead of depending on HDD (Hard Disk Drives) or SSD (Solid State Drives).

Benefits of having Cloud Computing:

  • Flexible:  Cloud computing allows to start with small deployments on data storage and expand anytime according to the needs.
  • Maintenance: If a company has in-house data storage, they have to maintain it by themselves. Meanwhile, if a company has Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing service takes care of maintenance.
  • Cost Saving: When it comes to expansion, financial and operational costs are less.
  • Resource pooling: Multiple users can share the same space, access from any location and equal access to source at the same time.

 Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing:

With the increasing demand of real-time applications, cloud computing cannot be preferred as a choice of use. Real-time applications need fast information and cloud computing has more latency than Edge Computing. Cloud Computing processes information which causes delay in real-time application but has vast amounts of data storage space and gives access to users from any region. Today’s technology demands less latency and high speed to customers. Therefore, one cannot afford Cloud Computing in every need.

Although Cloud Computing has benefits, Edge Computing holds more advantage:

  1. Less Latency/Fast Processing: Edge Computing has less latency in comparison to Cloud Computing.  Cloud computing takes raw information and exchanges processed information. This process of exchange takes time, which is not acceptable in Real-time application.
  2.     Low Connectivity cost and Better security: Edge computing allows organization to filter data at the storage which helps in transferring confidential and sensitive information through less devices and builds better security. Low connectivity cost due to less movement. Thus, it eliminates the cost of required storage equipment.
  3.     Better Data Management:  According to reports, connected devices have reached around 20 Billion. Edge Computing keeps better data management, as it is preferred for real-time application.

For example:  Google Maps. While the user is requesting data of traffic in their path, the data server looks out for the other connected devices in the user’s path. If other devices are not showing any movement, Edge computing sends information as traffic ahead to the user. 

Final Thoughts: We @Cloudploys provide you knowledge and information keeping your best interest in mind. Even though Edge Computing has more advantages over Cloud Computing, the best solution is not necessarily the more advantageous one but rather the more suitable one. Here is where our experts can guide you!