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Very few VPNs work reliably with Netflix. To find the best VPN for Netflix, we ran over 5,000 tests on 59 VPNs testing each with 30 country versions of Netflix including on mobile apps.
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on September 5, 2023
We've conducted thousands of hours of research to find the best VPN services in 2023. We look at speed, security, protocol, price, servers, and much more.
By Paul Bischoff on August 23, 2023
Phishing scams are common place, here's how to recognize and avoid them.
By Dave Albaugh in Information Security on May 13, 2022
To access blocked sites and apps within China you will need a VPN, however many VPNs don't work in China. We rented a server in Shenzhen and tested 59 providers to find the best VPN for China. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 31, 2023
Looking for recent cyber crime statistics? We constantly update this huge list of cybersecurity statistics from trusted sources. 
By Andra Zaharia in VPN on June 20, 2023
Don't get caught out torrenting with an unsuitable VPN. Despite bold marketing claims many VPNs have been shown not to protect your privacy and others are too slow for torrenting and streaming.  
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on August 1, 2023
ExpressVPN is a popular VPN thanks to its high-speeds and strong security. We'll explain how to get
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on August 2, 2023
Electronic and internet voting can help improve our election systems in several different ways. Each of these concepts rely on cryptography for security - but is cryptography enough?
By Josh Lake in Information Security on August 14, 2020
Android antivirus apps claim to protect your mobile device, but we found a ton of security holes and privacy risks -- one of them even exposes your address book.
By Aaron Phillips in Antivirus on August 17, 2022
Latest guides
Frustrated with endless lag in Roblox? We've got details on why Roblox is so laggy and some solutions to improve your gaming experience.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on September 16, 2023
Want to reduce lag to dominate battle royale in Fortnite? Check out our guide to find out why Fortnite is so laggy and what you can do about it.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on September 16, 2023
Tired of seeing annoying McAfee popups on your PC? This guide explains how to remove them. We also look at how to distinguish genuine McAfee popups from fraudulent ones.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on September 16, 2023
Are you having trouble using OVPN with Netflix? You're not alone. Many people are having the same issue. This guide explains how to fix the issue, and suggests better alternative VPNs.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on September 12, 2023
Fed up with NowTV blocking VyprVPN and looking for a solution? Check out our guide for tips and tricks to get it working again, as well as some alternative VPN providers for NowTV.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on May 16, 2023
Want to know whether VPNs can help with ping? Want to feel the benefits of low ping while gaming? We'll uncover the truth inside this helpful guide.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on May 8, 2023
Having issues watching Netflix with Ironsocket? Check out this guide. We list some common issues, their solutions, and some alternative VPNs to help you get up and running again.
By Craig McCart in TV Streaming on April 14, 2023
Do you need help getting Hide.me working with Netflix? Fear not! We've got some reasons it might not be working, some possible solutions, and some alternative VPNs to get you streaming again.
By Craig McCart in TV Streaming on April 13, 2023
Fed up with VPNArea not working with Netflix? Check out our guide, which lists common causes, solutions, and alternative VPNs to help you get back up and running again.
By Craig McCart in TV Streaming on April 10, 2023
Latest reviews
Looking to take Surfshark Antivirus for a spin? Check out our in-depth analysis to see if it meets y
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on September 18, 2023
Read the tips in our DeleteMe review to help you decide whether to subscribe to this data removal se
By Kyle Schurman in Data Privacy Management on September 12, 2023
AdGuard VPN is a relatively new commercial VPN service. We wanted to know if the service holds its o
By Marc Dahan in VPN on September 8, 2023
NordLayer lets organizations set up secure site-to-site connections between geographically distant locations, manage remote employee access to company resources, and increase endpoint security. It claims to be well-suited to hybrid environments and bring-your-own-device policies.
By Paul Bischoff in Net Admin on July 13, 2023
Read our Home Title Lock review to learn more about how the service works and whether it is worth th
By Kyle Schurman in Identity Theft Protection on January 23, 2023
Aura offers identity theft protection at a reasonable price, outperforming its competitors with new features. But is it worth it? I’ll discuss Aura in my hands-on review.
By Kyle Schurman in Identity Theft Protection on September 21, 2023
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Blackout restrictions preventing you from watching your team’s MLB games? No need to panic! It is possible to watch out-of-market MLB games. We’ll let you know how and where you can do this.
By Mark Gill in Sports Streaming on September 22, 2023
Smartphones are pocket-sized computers – and computers can be hacked. In this post, we look at some of the more common ways your phone can be hacked and what you can do to protect it.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on September 22, 2023
Temu is extremely popular but there are concerns about how much data it collects. Below, we’ll dig deep into Temu’s privacy policy and explain how to protect yourself when using similar apps.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on September 20, 2023
Your browser's spellchecker may well be spying on you. This post looks at what spell-jacking is and what you can do to mitigate it.
By Marc Dahan in Information Security on September 18, 2023
Your location information could be up for grabs even when using Threema. This post looks at how to mitigate that.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on September 18, 2023
Looking to setup a road warrior VPN in pfSense? This guide can help. In this post we guide you through all the steps using WireGuard in pfSense. 
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on September 17, 2023