What Is HTTP?
If you have a really sharp eye when looking at web addresses in your browser’s top bar, you’ll probably have noticed the very first part of any website’s address, the letters “HTTP” or “HTTPS.” What is HTTP, though, and how d…
How to Unblock Netflix
Chances are that you use Netflix, the streaming site that lets you watch all kinds of content for one single monthly price. What you may not know is that Netflix has even more content than what you can see when browsing the m…
ProtonVPN Pulls Indian Servers After Gov’t Crackdown, Offers Virtual IPs
ProtonVPN announced that it has pulled all its VPN servers out of India, citing the government’s imminent introduction of strict censorship rules aimed at revealing who is behind VPN accounts. However, Indian customers will s…
ExpressVPN Launches the Aircove, Its Own Wi-Fi VPN Router
ExpressVPN has launched its very own VPN router. Called the Aircove, it will be the first Wi-Fi router that will go to market with a VPN service’s software installed It goes on sale on Amazon today, September 22, 2022, in …
PureVPN Review: Bargain Bin or Budget Blockbuster?
PureVPN is a provider that’s been around for a long time and advertises as being “the best VPN money can buy” on its site. I took PureVPN through its paces to see if this is true and I was rather disappointed. Though it’s not…
How to Unblock Spotify
Spotify is one of the best ways to stream music on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, but it’s not always accessible everywhere. We’ll go over a few ways in which you can unblock Spotify, no matter if it’s your school, employ…
Free VPN vs. Paid VPN: Which Should You Choose?
You’ve probably seen ads for free VPNs and wondered why you shouldn’t use one of those rather than their paid counterparts. After all, you can’t beat the price of $0. Let’s compare free vs. paid VPNs and see why exactly you s…
Can You Stream Netflix on a Decentralized VPN?
Decentralized VPNs, also known as dVPNs, are a hot new technology that’s slowly gaining awareness with the tech-loving public. Offering greater transparency as well as bargain-bin prices, they may be the gateway to a bright n…
Are VPNs Broken on iPhone?
People using a VPN on iPhones and iPads are not as secure as they think. Security expert Michael Horowitz as well as several VPN providers have revealed issues that affect the integrity of iOS going back for years. It could v…
How (and Why) to Get Started With Decentralized VPNs
Decentralized VPNs or dVPNs are touted as the evolution of VPNs. Their strength is in their name: rather than offering the centralized setup of regular VPNs, you connect to the internet through nodes run by fellow users scatt…
Can a VPN Protect You From Ransomware?
Ransomware is a pretty serious issue: one hack can either cost you a lot of money or your data—both if you’re unlucky. It’s important to guard against this threat, and we have seen some VPNs claim they can help. But can a V…
Why You Shouldn’t Connect to a VPN on Your Router
VPNs are great privacy tools, and connecting to one on your router means that your whole network is protected without any extra steps. However, doing so comes with a number of drawbacks that may make you think twice before se…
Can You Share Your VPN Subscription?
If you’re shopping for a VPN, you may have been taken aback by the fact that these handy security tools cost money—and the good ones can cost a lot. To defray costs, you may have wondered whether you can share a VPN. Here’s…
“An Intense Hobby”: Meet the People Making New Retro Games
It’s easy to think that consoles like the original NES, Sega Mega Drive, or even the Atari are nothing more than museum pieces, mere footnotes in video gaming history. However, there’s plenty of interest in retro gaming: And …
What Do VPNs Mean By Simultaneous Connections?
If you’re shopping for a VPN, you’ll have come across the term “simultaneous connections.” Many providers like to market how many of these they allow, but what are they exactly, and how do they work?
How Does a Decentralized VPN (dVPN) Work?
Decentralized VPNs promise to be the upgrade to existing, standard VPN services. They claim to offer better privacy at lower prices than their traditional counterparts, while also improving the internet as a whole. To see how…
How to Bypass Blocked Sites
Not everybody has the luxury of accessing any website they want to. It could be that your job’s network admin doesn’t want you to go to YouTube or even that your government doesn’t want you to watch news it doesn’t approve of…
Should You Use a VPN Browser Extension?
When looking at what a VPN can do for you, you may have come across something called a VPN browser extension. These are handy little doodads that can help keep you safe while browsing, but they come with some drawbacks you sh…
Why Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet Connection?
VPNs will bring down your connection’s speed, no matter how much some untrustworthy VPN providers like to claim the opposite. Why does a VPN slow down your connection, though, and are there ways to fix this problem?…
What Are the Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and Fourteen Eyes?
If you’re shopping for a VPN, you will have noticed VPN providers’ frequent mention of the Five, Nine, and Fourteen Eyes agreements in their marketing materials. What “eyes” are these, though, and how do they impact your priv…
How Does a VPN Securely Encrypt Your Connection?
If you’re shopping for a VPN, you’ll have seen how services boast about having the best encryption and how important it is that you secure your connection using cryptography. But how do VPNs encrypt your connection, and are t…
How Much Cloud Storage Space Will You Really Use?
If you’re shopping for cloud storage, one of the big decisions you’ll make is how much of it to pay for. Starting at free plans for a few gigabytes to expensive subscriptions that offer several terabytes of storage space; you…
Can a VPN Boost Your Internet Speed?
VPN providers like to ascribe all kinds of wonderful powers to their VPNs. Some will say that they can offer complete anonymity while browsing, while some untrustworthy VPNs may even go so far as to claim to protect you from …
What Is a VPN Router, and Should You Use One?
If you’re shopping for VPNs you may have come across so-called VPN routers. They’re handy tools that can be used to have an entire network enjoy the benefits of a VPN, but they also come with some drawbacks. Let’s take a clos…
What Is Shared Hosting, and Should You Use It?
If you’re looking to host a website, you have a lot of options to choose from. You could rent an entire server—an expensive proposition—or maybe use shared hosting to defray costs. Let’s take a look at what shared hosting…
