Guides
Practical explanations, tested examples.
Understand the concepts behind each utility and use the results safely.
Learn before relying on a result
These guides explain assumptions, edge cases, and safe usage behind the public utilities.
Guide
How to Check Your Public IP with curl
Use an HTTPS endpoint to discover the address a public server sees.
Read guide →GuideIPv4 CIDR and Subnet Ranges
Read a slash prefix, find the subnet boundary, and count total and usable addresses.
Read guide →GuidePassword vs Passphrase
Choose between random characters and memorable words using length, entropy, and practical usability.
Read guide →GuideSHA-256 vs SHA-512
Choose a widely supported digest and understand what a matching hash proves.
Read guide →GuideUnix Timestamps: Seconds vs Milliseconds
Recognize the unit, convert through UTC, and avoid timezone mistakes.
Read guide →GuideWhat Is a TOTP Secret?
Understand the shared Base32 key behind time-based authentication codes.
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