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Group texts, even those between friends, can be annoying, but they can also be dangerous. We explain how to remove yourself from a group text on various platforms and also how to protect your data. 
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on February 21, 2025
Recently switched to OPNsense from pfSense and you miss the pfBlickerNG package? You're not alone. This post guides you through all the steps to reproduce pfBlockerNG functionality in OPNsense.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on August 26, 2023
Unable to watch Nickelodeon online while on vacation? We explain how to stream Nickelodeon from abroad with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and cover the best VPNs to do so.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 25, 2023
pfSense CE is an open-source router/firewall, based on FreeBSD. In this guide, we show you how to set up a captive portal in pfSense.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on August 25, 2023
Want to stop someone from contacting you or reduce the amount of SMS spam you receive? This post explains how to block text messages on Android and iOS phones. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on April 18, 2025
Ads are annoying, abonoxious, invasive, and they eat up your bandwidth too. In this post, we explain how to configure Squid and SquidGuard in pfSense to bloack all ads across all your devices.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on August 23, 2023
Want hassle-free DAZN Sports access abroad? I've identified the top VPNs that can bypass the site's
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on January 30, 2026
pfSense CE is an open-source router/firewall, based on FreeBSD. In this post we explain how to configure two-factor authentication for GUI access in pfSense. 
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on August 18, 2023
Is National Geographic region-locked in your location? In this post, find out how to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to live stream National Geographic online from abroad (outside the US).
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 18, 2023
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