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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 Android and iPhone apps.  
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on March 28, 2022
We'll show you how to access the dark net safely and anonymously using Tor. Don't charge blindly into the abyss. Take these precautions to protect yourself!
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 18, 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 April 1, 2022
Looking for recent cyber crime statistics? We constantly update this huge list of cybersecurity statistics from trusted sources. 
By Andra Zaharia in VPN on February 22, 2022
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 January 11, 2022
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 May 7, 2019
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 1, 2019
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Trying to choose an antivirus can be a difficult task with so many providers claiming to be the best. We take two leading antivirus providers, Norton and AVG, and compare them against each other to help you make a decision.
By Steve Adams in Antivirus on February 22, 2022
The internet can be a risky place. Watch out for these common scams and schemes used by cyber criminals. 
By Jon Watson in VPN on November 8, 2021
Sick of slow wifi and dropped connections? Try these top fixes to improve the signal, speed and range of your wireless internet.
By Sam Woolfe in Internet providers on November 8, 2021
If you're tired of robocalls and spam calls on your iPhone, there's good news. You can install call blocking apps for iOS that work well and can help protect you from annoying scam callers. Find out which are the best free and paid apps to block spam calls on your iPhone.
By Sam Cook in Identity Theft Protection on November 8, 2021
Statistics show that an increasing number of senior people are falling victim to scams. We take a look at this concerning trend by highlighting the key statistics from 2019 to 2021.
By Mark Gill in Identity Theft Protection on October 13, 2021
There are plenty of password managers on the market, which can make it difficult to know which one to choose. Here's how we analyze and test password managers.
By Sam Woolfe in Password Managers on June 18, 2021
There are many ways to use the cloud storage facility, Box. One is to connect to the Box FTP server.
By Stephen Cooper in Online backup on June 6, 2021
You can bulk upload your files to Dropbox by using that platform’s regular syncing mechanism. We show you how.
By Stephen Cooper in Online backup on May 29, 2021
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Don’t want to miss The First Lady season 1 while traveling abroad? Find out where you can live stream the upcoming series and how a VPN lets you watch it online from any location.
By Mark Gill in TV Streaming on April 16, 2022
Want to stream UFC Vegas 51 online? We’ll explain how to watch Luque vs Muhammad from anywhere using a VPN. Scroll down for details and to find the best VPN for UFC.
By Ray Walsh in TV Streaming on April 15, 2022
Want to watch Errol Spence Jr vs Yordenis Ugas online? This PPV boxing match is geo-restricted, so you’ll need a VPN. Learn how to unblock this title fight and find the best VPNs to watch.
By Ray Walsh in TV Streaming on April 15, 2022
Want to improve your digital footprint and remove your data from the internet? Data brokers control huge amounts of personal info – but with the right tools, you can remove this data from the net.
By Ray Walsh in Data Privacy Management on April 14, 2022
Windows 10 は日本で最も多く使用されている PC オペレーティングシステム (OS) であるため、残念ながらハッカーの主な標的にもなっています。Windows 10 を安心してご利用いただけるよう、当サイトでは最適なアンチウイルス製品を評価しました。
By Sam Cook in Antivirus on April 14, 2022
Want a reliable ad-block for Twitch? Learn to block ads on Twitch without causing the frustrating purple error screen. We explain how and recommend the best Twitch ad blockers.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 13, 2022