VPN
January 26, 2026
Virtual Private Network – A network technology that provides a secure and private connection between a user and the internet or a private network.
Virtual Private Network – A network technology that provides a secure and private connection between a user and the internet or a private network.
Ultra High Definition video – Commonly refers to 4k content (3840×2160) but also used for 8K content (7680×4320).
Environment within which an application executes – the device operating system or the browser environment.
Multi-Factor Authentication – A user is authenticated to a service using two or more “factors”. Common factors are passwords, One-Time Passwords sent via SMS, or a biometric fingerprint.
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