What’s a firewall, and what types are there?
You know that well-built person who stands outside the local bar, keeping an eye out to make sure only the “right” type of person gets in so unsavory guests don’t go ruining the evening for everyone else? Well, your computer’s got a bouncer too that performs a similar task — say hello to the firewall.
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Updated! In Big Tech we trust: when it comes to COVID contact tracing apps a decentralized model is preferred
The official COVID contact tracing apps that have been developed worldwide have the same aim: to alert people if they have come into contact with the disease and need to isolate to stop its spread. They mostly function under the same principle too. They count on users to voluntarily download and install an app on their smartphones.
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What’s a firewall, and what types are there?
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