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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 …

Where Should You Store Recovery Codes?

You’ve taken steps to secure your digital services by enabling Two-Factor Authentication. But what do you do with the recovery codes a service gave you to gain access if the usual authentication method is unavailable?…

Does It Matter Where My VPN Is Based?

VPN providers love to tout the location they’re based in as if that’s a big deal. They’ll often cite the amazing privacy laws of the country they’re headquartered in, claiming that this acts as a second layer of protection on…

What Is Metadata?

Even if you’ve never heard the term metadata, you’re definitely familiar with it — you probably use it every single day without even realizing it. Metadata is one of those essential things that manages to hide in plain sigh…

What Is a VPN Server?

If you’re trying to find out more about VPNs—whether you’re shopping for the best VPN or simply just curious—you’ll have come across the term “VPN server,” usually just called a “server” when VPNs are being talked about. …

What Is a Secured-Core PC for Windows 11?

Home PCs can face very different threats from business machines, which is why Microsoft and its manufacturing partners developed the Secured-Core PC for enterprises. However, some of their security features are included on al…

Here’s How India Is Cracking Down on VPNs

In April, India passed a law that will severely curtail VPN activity in the country starting from June 27th, 2022. Why has the world’s largest democracy decided to follow the path set out by some of the world’s most repressiv…

What Country Should I Set My VPN To?

If you’re new to virtual private networks, you may have wondered where you should connect your brand-new VPN to. After all, when you can connect anywhere in the world, the choice can become overwhelming. Here are a few rules …

Will VPNs Be Forced to Log Your Traffic?

The heat is on, and VPNs are feeling the pressure. More and more governments are cracking down on online anonymity on the one hand, while Hollywood is doing whatever it takes to crack down on piracy. As a result, something un…

How USB Drives Can Be a Danger to Your Computer

Did you find a random USB stick, perhaps at your school or in a parking lot? You may be tempted to plug it into your PC, but you could leave yourself open to attack or, worse still, permanently damage your machine. Here’s why…

Can You Still Stream With a VPN in 2022?

Virtual private networks let you access different regions’ streaming libraries. Unsurprisingly, Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services aren’t too enthusiastic about VPN users unlocking all this extra content and have put…
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