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How to update router firmware

A router runs round the clock and you hardly ever notice it whilst everything is working fine. But one day, the Wi-Fi starts to «lag», the speed drops, and restarting it only helps for an hour or two. The cause isn’t always down to the hardware or your data plan: sometimes the router simply needs an update to its internal software — the firmware. Here’s how to prepare for this and update the firmware in two ways: via the settings and manually. These instructions are universal, so they’ll work for most models.

31.10.2026

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Devices

Digital essentials for a blackout: a checklist for your computer and smartphone

You don’t go looking for a first-aid kit and a torch once the lights have gone out — they should be kept in a visible place in advance. It’s exactly the same with our digital lives: your bank card, documents, phone numbers and favourite TV series should be «to hand» before your connection goes down. We suggest putting together your own digital essentials for a power cut — a simple checklist for your smartphone and computer that will take just one evening and a bit of free storage space on your devices.

28.10.2026

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Artificial intelligence

Google’s Gemini Notebook: an AI-powered smart assistant for study and work

Lecture notes in PDF format, a dozen articles saved in your bookmarks, operational guidelines, a two-hour webinar recording — you need to read, understand, and memorize it all, but there’s simply no time. Gemini Notebook (formerly known as NotebookLM) from Google was designed for exactly these situations: you upload your materials, and artificial intelligence (AI) helps you make sense of them. Let’s take a look at how this service works and the types of tasks it can handle.

24.10.2026

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence in cinema: films and TV series that predicted the present

Not so long ago, artificial intelligence (AI) in films was almost always portrayed as something out of science fiction: intelligent machines took over the world, robots rebelled against humans, and computers dreamt of becoming the masters of the planet. Today, things are even more intriguing: whilst real-life neural networks are gradually becoming part of our everyday lives, cinema has long been exploring the question of what would happen if they learnt not just to calculate, but to think, feel and make their own decisions. Here, we’ve put together a list of 12 films about AI — ranging from classic science fiction to thrillers and even a romantic story.

20.10.2026

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Internet

6 reasons to connect PON in an apartment

Networks in megacities all over the world today are built on the basis of PON technology. Gigabit provider and telecom operator «Maxnet» is always in step with the times and it was one of the first in Kharkov to introduce PON to connect subscribers in apartment buildings.
Let's find out what the benefits of the technology are and why you should take advantage of our unique offer.

18.10.2026

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Software

How to download your data from Google services using Google Takeout

Your Gmail inbox contains important emails, Google Photos holds your memories, and Google Drive stores your documents and work files. But what if you want to save all of this to your computer, move it to another service, or create a backup? For this purpose, Google offers a dedicated tool called Google Takeout. In this guide, we’ll explain what kind of data you can download using this tool and show you how to create your own archive in just a few simple steps.

16.10.2026

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Internet

Dynamic DNS: what is it and why do you need it?

Home internet connections often use a dynamic IP address, which can change over time. This goes unnoticed during normal internet use, but can cause problems if you need to connect remotely to a home CCTV camera, computer or server. Dynamic DNS (DDNS) helps to solve this problem: it automatically links a permanent domain name to your current IP address. Let’s take a look at how this technology works, who needs it, and what its advantages and limitations are.

12.10.2026

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Internet

How to access your home network remotely

Let’s say the file is on your home computer, but you’re at the office. Or perhaps you want to check what’s happening in your garden via a camera whilst you’re away on a business trip or on holiday. Situations like these come up all the time, and there’s a solution for all of them — remote access to your home network. The only question is which method to choose — remote access programmes, port forwarding on your router, or your own VPN — depending on exactly what you need.

07.10.2026

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Software

From chaos to order: how to organise your bookmarks, reading lists and other content saved online

Interesting articles, useful services, recipes, guides and other pages quickly pile up, and with them comes an increased risk of losing something you actually need. Simple browser tools — bookmarks, folders and a reading list — can help you organise things, whilst digital notes can be used for your own ideas and context-rich links. Let’s take a look at how to organise all this and build a simple system where the information you need is always at hand.

30.09.2026

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Data center

What is an AI server, and how does it differ from a traditional virtual private server (VPS)?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being actively implemented in business: chatbots on websites, automated enquiry handling, content generation and the analysis of large datasets. Against this backdrop, a question is increasingly being asked: do you actually need a dedicated AI server for this, or is a standard VPS — the one already hosting your website or CRM – sufficient? The answer depends on exactly what you are doing with AI. Let’s explore the differences between these two types of servers and when each is actually required.

29.09.2026

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6 reasons to connect PON in an apartment

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Artificial intelligence in cinema: films and TV series that predicted the present

Digital essentials for a blackout: a checklist for your computer and smartphone

How to update router firmware

Digital essentials for a blackout: a checklist for your computer and smartphone

Google’s Gemini Notebook: an AI-powered smart assistant for study and work

Artificial intelligence in cinema: films and TV series that predicted the present

6 reasons to connect PON in an apartment

How to download your data from Google services using Google Takeout

Dynamic DNS: what is it and why do you need it?

How to access your home network remotely

From chaos to order: how to organise your bookmarks, reading lists and other content saved online

What is an AI server, and how does it differ from a traditional virtual private server (VPS)?