Tor is an incredibly powerful privacy tool, and thanks to Orbot’s android app, it’s incredibly easy to use for torrenting on your Anroid device. Now there are definitely some tradeoffs to using Tor rather than a VPN (the optimal solution), but it’s totally free. And we know you love free, right? Just be aware that […]
How to use IPVanish for Anonymous Torrents/P2P
IPVanish is a TOP choice for torrent users that want fast, secure, unblockable torrent downloads. They’ve been a fully zero-log VPN since 2014, and have a stellar reputation in the torrent community. This guide will show you exactly how to configure IPVanish (and your favorite torrent client) for maximum privacy while downloading torrents. But First: Make sure […]
How to set up the OpenVPN Client GUI (for any VPN provider)
The OpenVPN protocol is now by far the most popular option for consumer-facing VPN services today. If you’ve subscribed to any of the 100 most popular VPN services in the world, odds are you’ve already been using OpenVPN (whether you know it or not). But what many people don’t realize is that you can use any OpenVPN-capable […]
How to choose a VPN (a complete guide)
Using a VPN is easy. But choosing the perfect VPN for your intended usage is where many people get stuck. That’s why we wrote this guide to personally guide you through the process of choosing the right VPN provider the first time. And don’t worry, it’s really not that complicated as long as you follow a few […]
How to check your torrent IP address
The most important thing to do after setting up your BitTorrent VPN or proxy is to Test your setup with an IP-tracking torrent. This is by far the most effective way to see your torrent IP address as peers and trackers will see it. The entire process is really easy (and free) and you can leave the […]
How to use Private Internet Access VPN for Torrents/p2p (3 Methods)
Private Internet Access (PIA) is an incredibly popular privacy tool for torrents and p2p downloaders. This guide will examine the strengths and weaknesses of choosing PIA for torrents. We’ll also give you step-by-step instructions on how to configure PIA and your torrent client for optimal privacy, and to minimize IP leaks. No matter what type […]
How to set up a dedicated VPN router with two routers
This tutorial will teach you how to set up a dual-router configuration with a dedicated VPN router behind another router (the primary router). This will work with any vpn-enabled router firmware, including DD-WRT, ASUSWRT (including Merlin), and Tomato. We’ll be using what’s known as LAN-to-WAN router cascading, where each router is on a separate subnet. […]
Torrent Encryption Guide: How to encrypt your Torrent Traffic
If you are a frequent (or even casual) bittorrent user, you should absolutely be encrypting your torrent traffic. Torrent encryption has several privacy advantages including: Avoid torrent throttling or traffic monitoring by your internet provider Possibly increase download speeds (by blocking throttling) Disguise your torrent traffic for 3rd-party monitoring (network admin, school, etc) Encryption vs. […]
How to test your VPN connection
Ok, so you got yourself a VPN. But how do you know it’s working properly? Is the encryption working? Is it leaking your IPv6 address? And what kind of speed dropoff can you expect? This is our VPN testing guide, which will teach you how to test and optimize your VPNs performance. Topics: Verifying your […]
The Best VPNs for Skype, Whatsapp & VOIP
Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services are insanely popular worldwide. Services like Skype, Whatsapp, and Google Hangouts are essential tools for keeping in touch with friends and family in different countries. It’s also super convenient for free/cheap calls while traveling. But many VOIP converts are also using a new tool. A VOIP VPN (Virtual Private […]
