One of the most important skills any computer user should have is the ability to use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect their privacy. A VPN is typically a paid service that keeps your web browsing secure and private over public Wi-Fi hotspots. VPNs can also get past regional restrictions for video- and music-streaming…
In our new series Getting It, we’ll give you all you need to know to get started with and excel at a wide range of technology, both on and offline. Here, we’re arming you with everything you need to know to understand and use virtual private networks. In trying to puzzle out just what, exactly…
Early this year, the U.S. Congress rolled back Internet privacy rules, giving service providers free reign to track, store and sell browsing data. In July, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) issued a warrant to DreamHost, asking for a list of everyone who visited DisruptJ20.org— a site used to plan protests at President Trump’s inauguration….
VPN protocols may sound like a complicated matter, but don’t worry – we’ve explained them all in detail and made them easy to understand. Learn all about the pros and cons of PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, SSTP, and IKEv2. A VPN’s first duty is to protect your privacy, which is why encryption is undoubtedly the most…
VPN services offer up different “gateway” cities, allowing you to choose where the IP address assigned to your computer is located. This allows you to access websites typically only available to users from that country. It also allows you to access websites that may blocked/censored in your own country. This application is particularly important for…
A new controversy involving Facebook’s VPN shows just how tough it can be to find one that protects your data and your privacy Just about all security experts agree that using a VPN, or virtual private network, when you’re accessing the internet via computer or phone is a good idea. In particular, a VPN is…
