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10 facts about NordVPN that aren't commonly known
Meshnet Feature for Personal Encrypted Networks: NordVPN offers a unique feature called Meshnet, which allows users to connect their devices directly and securely over the internet. This means you can create your own private, encrypted network for activities like gaming, file sharing, or remote access to your home devices from anywhere in the world.
RAM-Only Servers for Enhanced Security: Unlike many VPN providers, NordVPN uses RAM-only (diskless) servers. Since these servers run entirely on volatile memory, all data is wiped with every reboot. This ensures that no user data is stored long-term, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches and enhancing overall security.
Servers in a Former Military Bunker: Some of NordVPN's servers are housed in a former military bunker located deep underground. This unique location provides an extra layer of physical security against natural disasters and unauthorized access, ensuring that the servers are protected in all circumstances.
NordLynx Protocol with Double NAT Technology: NordVPN developed its own VPN protocol called NordLynx, built around the ultra-fast WireGuard protocol. What sets NordLynx apart is its implementation of a double Network Address Translation (NAT) system, which enhances user privacy without sacrificing speed. This innovative approach solves the potential privacy issues inherent in the standard WireGuard protocol.
Dark Web Monitor Feature: NordVPN includes a feature known as Dark Web Monitor. This tool actively scans dark web sites and forums for credentials associated with your email address. If it detects that your information has been compromised or appears in any data breaches, it promptly alerts you so you can take necessary actions to protect your accounts.
Afnic, the association that manages and operates various TLDs including the .fr, has published its report on the global domain name market in 2019.
The report highlights a slight upturn in the market, which has generally continued the growth initiated in 2018. Thus, the global domain name market accounted for approximately 346 million domain names at the end of December 2019, up 4.7% compared to 4.0% in 2018.
Distribution among the main TLDs:
181 million legacy TLDs (.com, .net, .org, etc.);
132 million ccTLDs (so-called “geographic” TLDs, corresponding to a territory or country like the .fr);
33 million “new TLDs” created from 2014 onwards (nTLDs encompass different segments including the geoTLD: .bzh, .paris, .alsace, etc. TLDs corresponding to brands: .sncf, .mma, community TLDs and generic TLDs).
m DNs: Year-end data expressed in millions of Domain Names
* Other Legacy TLDs: generic TLDs created before 2012, such as .aero, .asia, .biz, .net, .org, .info, .mobi, etc.
** Total gTLDs: measures all the domain names managed under a contract with ICANN.
*** ccTLDs or “country code Top-Level Domains”, domains corresponding to territories, such as the . fr for France. The data presented no longer includes “Penny TLDs” i.e. ccTLDs retailed at very low prices, if not free of charge. These ccTLDs are subject to very large upward and downward movements that do not reflect actual market developments and bias aggregate data.
**** Penny ccTLDs: estimated volume of names filed in these “low-cost” or free domains
More details and, as usual, an in-depth investigation of market trends here.
I hope you enjoy the research and the read!
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