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Internet restrictions have tightened around the world. Governments are more concerned about the use of OpenVPNs and are doing whatever it takes to outwit their restrictions. The Great Firewall of China is pretty effective at blocking VPN providers from inside and outside its borders. Of course,
While they’re incredibly practical and have become an important part of our daily lives, wireless routers can be very frustrating to use. Standard routers often lose connection, glitch out, or struggle under the burden of serving multiple devices. Upgrading your wireless router’s hardware might
Knowing how to download YouTube videos is useful for when you have no internet connection, want to watch videos without buffering, or need to save data. You can also download videos for projects or traveling to countries where YouTube is blocked (like China). YouTube Premium lets you download
As a die-hard fan of Young Sheldon, I’m really frustrated when I can't watch the latest episodes while traveling. Most platforms that host Young Sheldon are geo-blocked because of licensing limitations. It's a huge letdown, especially if you're following the series closely and a new episode is
It’s tricky to find a good free iOS VPN when there are so many sketchy ones out there. Lots of free VPNs offer weak security features, slow down your device, and drain your iPhone or iPad’s battery. Some are even known to record and sell your data. What's crazy is that many of these untrustworthy
Hosting companies and law enforcement always take down free streaming sites, including long-time favorite Putlocker. So what are you supposed to do when your usual top pick for free streaming isn't working? Don't put away that popcorn just yet. I've put together a list of the 10 best free
If you're a die-hard basketball enthusiast like me, you must be riled up for the newest NBA playoffs and finals. But you might only be able to stream part of the NBA season due to regional blackouts. Signing up for an NBA International League Pass is one of the cheapest ways to access all
I really love using Tinder, but I hate being limited to only meeting people nearby. So, I decided to use a VPN to change my Tinder location. Unfortunately, not all VPNs are made the same and it's really hard to find one that won't steal your data, or suddenly stop working and leave you
Hulu has some of my favorite TV shows and movies, like The Handmaid’s Tale and Little Fires Everywhere. However, when I travel outside the US, I can't watch it because of the licensing agreements. But since I’ve paid for it, it is very frustrating not being able to watch Hulu just because I'm
Cybersecurity on Japan’s public WiFi hotspots is a serious concern. Hackers easily use unsecured networks to steal your data. On top of that, you're restricted to Japanese websites and services when visiting. A reliable VPN can protect your online activity and help you bypass geo-restrictions.
If you’re struggling to access your favorite Canale 5 shows while traveling or living outside of Italy, don’t worry. Due to licensing and regional restrictions, Canale 5 uses geoblocks to make sure you can’t access the channel outside Italy. Fortunately, there is a pretty easy workaround. To
A VPN’s first duty is to protect your privacy, which is why encryption is undoubtedly the most important aspect of any VPN service. And VPN encryption is all about protocols. Simply put, the extent to which your traffic is protected depends heavily on the VPN protocol you’re using. Currently,
Not having access to Australian content and services from abroad can be really frustrating. These websites can instantly detect if you aren’t using an Australian IP address and block you accordingly. Adding to this is the difficulty of finding an Australian IP address that works since there are
If you’re a fan of Peep Show, you’ll be happy to know that all nine seasons are now available to stream on Netflix. Unfortunately, the British sitcom is only available on Netflix UK. If you’re travelling outside the UK, we’re going to show you how to watch Peep Show from anywhere in the world by
The gaming world is abuzz with excitement for the League of Legends World Championship. This event, being held in Europe from now until November 10, completes this year's League of Legends (LoL) esports season. Organized by Riot Games, this tournament awards the winning team with the coveted
If you're in another country when the Playoffs begin, you're in danger of not witnessing the game that gives us the national champion and you won't know what happened. You'll miss it all if you're a country that ESPN geoblocks, even if you're a paying subscriber. How can you get past these
When visiting the Philippines, you lose access to international content and services (like Netflix US and Disney+) without a VPN. Geo-restrictions also prevent Filipinos from watching local streaming services, including PTV or RPN, when traveling abroad. Your online privacy is also at risk in
While you can still access the site from abroad, geo-blocks make it impossible to watch any BBC America content from outside the US without a VPN. Due to copyright restrictions, shows like Star Trek: Deep Space 9 can’t be accessed from the UK (even on BBC iPlayer). BBC America can only be streamed
Watching Russian TV from outside of Russia can be difficult. If you want to be able to enjoy channels such as TNT or Russia K, you’ll need to use a VPN – but the issue you’ll face is that many VPNs don’t actually have servers in Russia due to local laws. And of the VPNs that do have servers
Due to privacy concerns and other pertinent reasons, some internet users prefer to use a VPN service to disguise their actual IP address and encrypt their data while surfing the web. However, all those goals can crumble if your personal data is leaking due to one security flaw or the other. There
It's no secret that T-Mobile can reduce your speeds based on your web activity. The ISP states it throttles users for several reasons. For example, to prevent congestion on the network at busy times or because you’re considered a “Heavy Data” user. The easiest way to bypass T-Mobile data