TikTok is an unstoppable social media sensation, and it’s a whole lot of fun. But teachers and school administrators see it as a distraction (which, to be honest, it is). Now, schools in the United States and abroad have started cracking down on TikTok and other social media apps. This effort ranges from simply blocking […]
How to use a VPN with Google Wifi or Google Nest Routers
Google Wifi and their newer Nest Wifi routers are an easy way to setup a home mesh network. By increasing the number of access points throughout your home, you get faster, more consistent speeds. But Google Wifi’s firmware doesn’t support VPN connections, and there’s no 3rd-party firmware available. For native support, you’d need a vpn-enabled […]
Best VPN-Enabled ASUS Routers for VPN, Torrenting, or Cloud Drive
It’s no secret we at VPNUniversity love ASUS routers. I personally own 3 (the AC68U, AC88U and the N66U) and will likely be adding to that collection soon. This article will show you the best ASUS routers for VPN, cloud storage and more. Not only do ASUS’s higher end routers feature impressive hardware, but they […]
How Stealth VPN Technology Works (and Best Stealth VPN Providers)
You may have heard the terms ‘Stealth VPN’ or ‘obfuscation’ being tossed around on a forum or review site, but you’re not quite sure what it means. In this article, you’ll learn: What the term ‘Stealth VPN’ means How ‘Stealth’ and other VPN obfuscation technology works When & Why to use Stealth The best providers […]
Make your computer more secure: Tips from a hacker
Data privacy is a hot-button topic lately, but most people aren’t taking even basic steps to protect themselves. The good news is that it’s relatively easy to secure your computer and devices, using free tools and a bit of common sense. We spoke with a handful of privacy experts and put together a list of […]
13 Amazing things you didn’t know a VPN could do
Most people know that a VPN can encrypt your internet connection and allow you to ‘virtually’ locate your computer in 100’s of locations around the world. But that’s just the beginning of what a VPN is capable of. The purpose of this article is to show you how powerful VPN technology really is, and the […]
PPTP VPN: What it is, When to use it, and better alternatives
PPTP is one of the most common VPN protocols, and is supported by nearly every VPN service. But PPTP is also largely outdated and there are better alternatives available. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the advantages (there are some) and disadvantages of PPTP, as well as situations where it might be […]
How to use a Torrent Proxy for anonymous torrents (setup guide)
Using a Socks5 Torrent Proxy with your favorite Bittorrent client will allow you to easily anonymize your torrent traffic. A properly configured proxy allows you to route 100% of your torrent traffic through a remote server, which will hide your real IP address from torrent peers, making your downloads much more anonymous. But not all proxy […]
What affects VPN Speed (and how to make your VPN faster)
Speed is important. There’s no denying it. And speed is one of the biggest factors you consider when choosing a VPN provider. But what makes one VPN service fast and another one slow? Diagnosing a slow VPN connection is not always easy or straightforward. But with the right approach, you can usually work through common […]
QBittorrent Privacy Guide
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 […]
