QBitTorrent is my favorite torrent client (because it’s open-source and lightweight.) But QBitTorrent (like all torrent clients) doesn’t come pre-configured for privacy. By default, most of the privacy settings are disabled, in favor of increasing peer and tracker availability. But that’s not all… Every bittorrent client has the same privacy flaws inherent in the p2p […]
How to detect & stop Throttling by your Internet Provider
Have you experiencing the telltale signs of throttling? Videos the re-buffer or stream in lower resolution Excessive lag while gaming Slow file downloads (especially on p2p networks). And if you’re here, you already suspect that something fishy is going on. You’re concerned that you’re not getting 100% of the speed you’re paying for. And you […]
The 7 Best (and Worst) VPNs for Fire Stick
Amazon’s FireStick and FireTV streaming devices are some of the most popular in the world, and compete head-to-head with Roku’s boxes and Google’s Chromecast. One of the biggest advantages of Amazon’s FireTV, however, is that FireOS is built on top of the Android operating system, meaning you can run Android apps on Fire devices — […]
How to use the Best VPNs on your Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet
The Kindle Fire line of tablets is one of the best deals around for an affordable, high-quality Android tablet. I picked a Fire HD up during Prime Day for $69, and the think is honestly amazing for the price. VPN usage is exploding worldwide, due to privacy concerns as well as location restrictions that block […]
How to pay for a VPN anonymously with a prepaid debit card.
Some VPN users would like the option to pay for their VPN anonymously, but Bitcoin payments have a big learning curve, and it’s intimidating for people that have never used it before. And even then, not all VPN providers accept bitcoin. But fear not. There’s any easier way to pay anonymously, and it’s virtually untraceable […]
Should your VPN Support IPv6?
You may not realize it, but the web is undergoing a protocol upgrade because we’ve run out of IP addresses. Under the current (IPv4) system, there are approximately 4.3 billion IP addresses, which is actually fewer than the current number of internet-capable devices. So the web will be slowly transitioning to use the IPv6 protocol […]
Fastest DNS Servers for PS4 & Xbox: Low Ping, Faster Speeds
Using the wrong DNS server for your PS4 or Xbox One can crush your ping time, or worse — actually lower your connection speed. In fact, most gamers are just using whatever default DNS servers your ISP (internet provider) assigns, and these are almost never the fastest DNS servers. But the good news is that your competition is slower than […]
The Best VPNs for Canada ( in 2019)
Many Canadians are turning to VPN services in order to protect their online freedoms. Historically Canada had been a country with a relatively free and open internet. However, the past 3 years have brought massive legislative changes that have decreased Canadians’ privacy and freedoms online. Some of the most common reasons to switch to a […]
The Best VPNs for the USA
Are you an American citizen or living in the USA? Then you’re smart to be looking for a VPN service that will help you keep your private communications private. A quality VPN can also allow you to browse the internet securely on unsecured wifi networks, access Netflix while travelling internationally, or download files anonymously. Welcome to our guide: The […]
How to Download Torrents safely on Android using Tor (FREE)
Tor is an incredibly powerful privacy tool, and thanks to Orbot’s android app, it’s incredibly easy to use for torrenting on your Android device. Now there are definitely some trade-offs to using Tor rather than a VPN (the better solution), but it’s totally free. And we know you love free, right? Just be aware that […]
