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How to secure access to your router: a guide for Mikrotik users

Your home router is the center of your Internet network. Everything from watching videos to working with documents and online banking goes through it. But it's also one of the most vulnerable access points. Many of you don't even realize that an unsecured router can be an easy target for hackers. And we're not talking about sophisticated attacks — basic errors in MikroTik security settings are often enough. Let's figure out what you absolutely need to check and fix.

17.04.2026

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Maxnet

Kharkiv online: how the Internet has changed over the past 24 years – memories from the Maxnet team

Just two decades ago, the Internet in Kharkiv was not something commonplace, but almost a privilege. Today, however, it is as basic a service as electricity, water or mobile communications: we only notice it when something goes wrong. And this didn’t happen in one sudden leap, but step by step — through several key stages, each of which changed user behaviour, the technical capabilities of networks, and the very model of how providers operate. To mark Maxnet’s birthday, we decided to trace this journey and share it with you.

11.04.2026

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Telephony

Cloud-based SaaS telephony or your own IP PBX on Asterisk / FreePBX: what to choose for your business

Choosing a corporate telephony architecture is not just a technical decision, but also an operational one, which determines data control, the cost of scaling, the flexibility of call handling scenarios, and provider-related risks. There are two main approaches on the market: SaaS telephony, where the entire infrastructure is hosted by the developer and available via subscription, and an in-house IP PBX based on open-source solutions, such as Asterisk or FreePBX, which the company deploys and maintains itself. Both models have their own advantages and limitations, which should be taken into account when making a choice

03.04.2026

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Telephony

How to set up a telephone system for your office from scratch

A familiar situation: a client calls your company, and the manager answers the call from his mobile phone — or does he not answer and he simply disappears? Once your team grows to 5-10 people, this chaos becomes palpable: missed calls, lost customers, and no analytics. Modern office telephony helps to bring this chaos under control. We’ll explain what it involves, how to set it up from scratch, and what mistakes you should avoid.

23.03.2026

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CCTV

Where is the best place to install a CCTV camera at home: a checklist of locations that are important not to overlook

You have already purchased CCTV cameras and are ready to make your home safer. But where exactly should you install them so that there are no blind spots and the image is useful, rather than just a picture of the ceiling? Most people hang a camera above the door and consider the job done. But that's just a drop in the ocean. In this article, we discuss the priority locations for installing video surveillance cameras in a private house, on a plot of land, in an apartment and in an entrance hall to maximise your privacy.

17.03.2026

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Software

Google Calendar: 10 features you may not know about

For many people, Google Calendar is just a place to record appointments or reminders. But in fact, it can become your personal free assistant: helping you remember important things, organise your affairs and even save time. It's no surprise that freelancers, students and managers alike use this tool — anyone who needs to keep their day under control. Below, we'll tell you about the features Google Calendar offers and when they might come in handy.

11.03.2026

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Devices

Laptop camera: how to enable, check, and protect from hackers

A laptop's webcam has become an integral part of our digital lives. Online meetings with colleagues, studying, and communicating with family all require a working «digital eye». But what do you do when it suddenly stops working just when you need it most? We'll explain how to check your laptop's camera and enable it using various methods. Even if you're not a techie, these simple instructions will help you solve most problems yourself.

05.03.2026

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Devices

How to protect your router and other network equipment in unstable power conditions

Unfortunately, power outages have become a part of our reality. But while we've gotten used to the darkness, our routers and other network equipment haven't. Every sudden power outage is like a sudden shock to our equipment. And with each «shock», the likelihood of failure increases. Let's figure out why routers and other Internet devices fail during blackouts, what exactly breaks down, and, most importantly, how to prevent it.

04.03.2026

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Internet

Pirated and licensed games: pros, cons, and real costs for gamers

Gaming in Ukraine is rapidly developing: new titles are released annually, consoles are being improved, and computer games are becoming increasingly realistic. But despite all this progress, Ukrainian gamers still face a choice: download a pirated game for free or buy a licensed copy? Some argue that licensed games are expensive and impractical. Others argue that pirated versions carry more risks than benefits. Who is right? Let's figure out which is actually more profitable and safer.

02.03.2026

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Devices

The truth about charging gadgets: debunking 10 popular myths

Do you also remember how friends or shop assistants assured you that you must completely discharge your new phone before charging it for the first time? Or that leaving your smartphone to charge overnight is a sure-fire way to ruin the battery? There is so much advice and recommendations surrounding gadget charging that it is not easy to figure out what is true and what is fiction. That is why we decided to debunk the most popular myths about it.

14.02.2026

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Where is the best place to install a CCTV camera at home: a checklist of locations that are important not to overlook

How to set up a telephone system for your office from scratch

Kharkiv online: how the Internet has changed over the past 24 years – memories from the Maxnet team

How to secure access to your router: a guide for Mikrotik users

Kharkiv online: how the Internet has changed over the past 24 years – memories from the Maxnet team

Cloud-based SaaS telephony or your own IP PBX on Asterisk / FreePBX: what to choose for your business

How to set up a telephone system for your office from scratch

Where is the best place to install a CCTV camera at home: a checklist of locations that are important not to overlook

Google Calendar: 10 features you may not know about

Laptop camera: how to enable, check, and protect from hackers

How to protect your router and other network equipment in unstable power conditions

Pirated and licensed games: pros, cons, and real costs for gamers

The truth about charging gadgets: debunking 10 popular myths