Is your VPN as secure as you think it is? If you want to find out, you’ve come to the right place. The main goal of any solid VPN is to protect your privacy and keep your digital identity hidden - but if you have a DNS leak, your data could easily be exposed. That’s why you need to find and fix

Tor isn’t safe enough to access the dark web by itself; you also need a reliable VPN to protect you from compromised nodes and other threats. The problem is that many VPNs aren’t good enough to pair with Tor and other dark web browsers. My team and I tested 40+ VPNs to find the best ones for the

IPVanish is a reputable service, but even the most reliable VPNs can encounter occasional hiccups. Among the most common ones you might come across with IPVanish is the frustration of the TAP device refusing to install correctly. This can be particularly frustrating as it hampers the proper

I’m a huge fan of UK TV, but my internet service provider (ISP) doesn’t seem to be — whenever I stream during peak hours from my home in Leeds, it throttles my speeds. That’s why I always use a VPN while I stream. Not only does it hide my streaming from my ISP, letting me watch Doctor Who in the

Montreal has some tough government regulations on internet security, one way to protect your privacy is by using a virtual private network (VPN). That way you don’t have to worry about government agencies lurking over your shoulder as you browse, game, stream, and torrent. In my list, you’ll

If you’re in Panama, you might not have access to your favorite international websites and subscriptions. Online content is often geo-restricted due to broadcasting rights and regulations. Services from other countries, like Netflix US, aren’t available in Panama. Similarly, Panamanians can’t view

Will Nessa and Smithy ever get back together? You don’t need to wait any longer to find out! Gavin & Stacey is returning to our screens on Christmas Day. BBC iPlayer uses your IP address to detect whether you're streaming from within or outside the UK. Without a UK-based IP address, you

Traveling out of state is fun until you suddenly come up against sports blackouts on your favorite streaming service. Luckily, a VPN can give you a Chicago IP address so you can watch all the Cubs or Bulls games you want from anywhere. You can also access content in other states and even other

San Jose is known for its beautiful municipal rose garden and some of the best outdoor restaurants in California but accessing the local news online can be a pain for anyone that lives, or is traveling, outside the US. Just because you're an expat, doesn’t mean you don’t want to know what’s going

Some of your streaming accounts may not be available in Miami (or the US). Similarly, many US or Miami-based services (Netflix US, Disney+, and NBC 6) can be blocked if you’re traveling abroad. Online safety is also an issue. Between cybercrime and government surveillance, your privacy can be at

France isn’t the most privacy-friendly country — it’s part of the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliances (international intelligence-sharing agreements). Plus, local ISPs are required to store users' data and share it when requested. My team and I tested over 75 VPNs to find the best ones for France. They

Sweden has very few internet restrictions aside from the Spridningskollen (its crackdown on copyright infringement laws). However, you're still limited to content available in the country, whether you’re a resident or just visiting. The best VPNs keep your data private with strict no-logs

VPNs are a great way to create a secure eBay stealth account. However, eBay can block some VPN connections and may suspend your account. To avoid this, it is crucial to use a reliable VPN that won't raise any red flags. I have narrowed down the best options for accessing eBay securely. During

Most routers don’t have built-in VPN support. To enable VPN features, you need to flash a compatible router with DD-WRT firmware. It’s an open-source, Linux-based operating system that lets you set up a VPN using OpenVPN server connections. Even though it’s the most popular router firmware,

Accessing Romanian sites and online services can be difficult from abroad. For example, Google search may exclude regional results (like shopping, news, etc.). Even your banking apps should be geoblocked. Most Romanian streaming content is also inaccessible from outside of the country. A VPN

ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol is being hyped up as the fastest protocol since WireGuard. I was skeptical about this, so I put it to the test.  I wanted to see if Lightway is as good as everyone is saying, and I think you'll be surprised by what I found. Lightway performs well, and it's very

1. Introduction Many veteran journalists, among others, have begun to notice that internet users are suddenly being bombarded with mentions of Watergate. Books like George Orwell's 1984 are on display at bookstores. And an air of danger to freedom of speech and freedom of the press is spreading

WhatsApp comes with robust security measures, including end-to-end encryption and 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). But is WhatsApp safe to use? Is the app safe from hackers? Its affiliation with Meta has certainly raised concerns over potential data collection and sharing. The platform is used

I always get a thrill from all the drama on Love Island UK. You can stream the show, including past seasons, on ITVX (formerly ITV Hub) in the UK. However, due to licensing agreements, it's not widely available in many other countries. A VPN with a healthy server coverage in the UK can provide a

PrivateVPN is an excellent choice for online security, but I understand that it might not be for everyone. Thankfully, canceling your PrivateVPN subscription and getting a refund is easy — provided you cancel within the guarantee period. However, a VPN is still recommended to protect your

Intro Since the release of the first book in 1997, the Harry Potter franchise has taken the world by storm, gaining a dedicated following of millions of fans. You might be one of them. But whether you’re a die-hard Potterhead with several sets of wizarding robes or can’t even remember Draco’s