PPTP is one of the most common VPN protocols, and is supported by nearly every VPN service. But PPTP is also one of the oldest and least secure protocols. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
