My 11-year-old nephew, Dylan, recently asked me to help him with an issue he had with Fortnite. He got the dreaded Fortnite ban screen on his Xbox, and couldn’t continue playing the game. Since I’m familiar with the issue, I identified the problem right away and provided a solution. Now I want to

ZDF is my go-to Germany platform, but you can’t stream it if you’re outside German borders. The zdf.de website checks your IP address to see if you’re in Germany. If you’re not, you won’t be able to watch live TV or on-demand ZDF content. Theoretically, you could use a VPN with German servers to

What is an ICO? Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is an unregulated alternative means of crowdfunding based on new digital cryptocurrencies that have emerged outside the traditional financial system. It recently boomed in popularity to becoming a major source of capital for start-ups. Ever since the

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Editor's note: This article was originally published in May. Because online censorship is constantly evolving, some of the countries' rankings may not be entirely accurate anymore. For an update on countries' online censorship, please see our Live Updates page.  Do you know what internet

It’s a no-brainer that the vast majority of people who make regular use of a VPN, do so mainly out of a concern for their privacy. However, recent discoveries related to Facebook’s data collection and ad targeting practices have shown that your sensitive info isn’t necessarily out of anyone’s

Your internet connection might slow down after December 14th. On that day, the FCC will vote on Ajit Pai’s proposal to reverse Title II in the Communication Act.  Title II ensures that the government monitors all ISPs, so they cannot throttle your connection or charge you more money. If Ajit

1. Peter Turner Senior Vice President of Consumer Security at Avast SecureLine As the Senior VP of Consumer Security at Avast SecureLine, Peter Turner’s responsibilities couldn’t be more important. Turner ensures that Avast products protect their hundreds of millions of users

No organization is absolutely safe from a data breach in today's digital world. To protect against this ever-present threat, companies are investing in security controls like encryption, VPNs and multi-factor authentication (MFA) as well as creating vulnerability management programs. These measures

As soon as I started speaking with Ori Eisen, the founder and CEO of Trusona, I felt a surge of energy in the room. I quickly discovered the reasons for that energy: (1) Ori is a naturally enthusiastic guy,  (2) Ori is extremely passionate about eliminating the use of passwords, and (3) we were

Have you heard of Bitcoin? It’s almost a rhetorical question in today’s market. Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream popularity and is discussed constantly in the media. However, that doesn’t mean everyone understands what it is. In fact, most people don’t. The nature of the technology on

In September 2017, 143 million people were affected by the Equifax data breach. The incident was a huge eye opener to many people and had them asking questions as to whether or not their money is actually safe. The best way to prevent something like this from happening to you is to freeze your

Do you enjoy playing the latest version of Candy Crush on your phone? Are your weekends filled with hours playing MMORPGs with your buddies? Or perhaps you enjoy jumping in a race car and speeding around a track in the latest NASCAR game. It doesn't matter what type of game you enjoy, if any of

Diablo 4 is a poorly optimized game that can lag for seemingly no reason. Whether it’s stuttering as you teleport between zones, lagging during crucial moments, or you’re just having general sluggishness when playing in a party, these issues can really dampen your experience. And if you’re brave

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You will get an error message if you try to watch Swedish streaming services from most countries. That’s because channels such as SVT and TV4 aren’t available to viewers without a Swedish IP address due to geo-restrictions. However, you can get a Swedish IP address with a VPN. Unfortunately,

Using port forwarding with a VPN is a convenient way to host gaming servers, boost torrent seeds, and remotely access home networks. However, there aren’t many reliable VPNs that offer port forwarding since it can pose potential security risks. That’s why my team and I tested over 50 VPNs and

ExtraTorrent shut down long ago, and plenty of fake proxies and mirrors have since popped up. These ExtraTorrent alternatives, like ExtraTorrents.cc, are filled with malware, ads, and misleading content. Additionally, Google continues to block many torrenting sites. In my search for a reliable

Steam Unlocked offers premium games for free. However, most of these titles are cracked versions of games where the license check has been removed. Using unauthorized services to download premium games is not only illegal but also risky. Downloading from these sources might expose your computer

Even in incognito or private mode, popular browsers like Chrome and Safari will still expose your data (like your IP address and location) to third parties. These browsers collect tons of browsing data to create individual ad profiles and provide you with targeted ads. After my team and I tested

With USTVGO shut down, accessing free live US TV can be challenging. There are very few free sites that reliably stream US channels like ABC and CNN. Not to mention, many of these services are illegal and filled with malware and spyware — potentially putting you at risk. That's why I tested over