In-Depth Tests & Research

Here, you can learn the ins and outs of online privacy, how certain authorities monitor internet usage, and more.

You’ll get a deeper understanding of how VPNs work and also find a few useful and fun facts about related topics such as:

  • Privacy policies and what affects them
  • Internet surveillance laws in different countries
  • Details about how specific VPN features or benefits work (geo unblocking, encryption, internet speed impact)

Why Are Games Region-Locked? [PC, PS, Nintendo, iOS, Android]

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Why are games region-locked

If you play video games, chances are you’ve come across region-locking at some point. That is when a game isn’t available for purchase and play in certain places. Many popular services, like Steam and Epic Games, as well as digital and physical titles, have such distribution limitations.  That’s why it’s important to be aware of … Read more

VPN vs Proxy: Are They the Same or Is VPN Better Than Proxy?

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VPN vs Proxy

Nowadays, geo-blocking, anonymity, privacy and security are issues of main concern for many Internet users like you, and that is for good reason. Whether you simply want to access geo-restricted content regardless of your location, surf the web anonymously, privately, and securely, you can fully or partially achieve these with the use of a tool … Read more

Does qBittorrent Hide Your IP? Here’s How to Use It Anonymously

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does qbittorrent hide your ip

Like other torrent clients, qBittorrent can leak your IP address. Broadcasting your IP while sharing files in P2P networks is like announcing where you are to everyone. Malicious characters could use this information to steal your identity. To use this torrent client anonymously, you should combine it with additional privacy tools. Does qBittorrent hide your … Read more

Fastest VPN Server Locations: 7 VPNs with Most Server Locations

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Best VPN server location: 6 VPNs with the largest server networks

VPN services vary across providers in terms of the number of servers and locations available. Some VPNs offer large and diverse server networks, whereas others only a few servers and locations. Besides the maximum number available with a certain VPN provider, subscription plans can also limit the number of locations and servers a subscriber has … Read more

Torrenting Fines by Country [& How To Stay Safe in 2023]

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torrenting fines

Torrenting is one of the most popular ways to share content across the web. But using it to access copyrighted files may land you in trouble. With a VPN, however, you can keep your online activity private, without worrying about rubbing shoulders with the authorities.  Though we don’t endorse piracy, keeping you on the know-how … Read more

VPN Server Speed Test [In-Depth Comparison & Results]

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VPN server speed test 5 fastest VPNs

VPN server speed tests effectively indicate how fast your VPN is when you connect to different server locations worldwide. With very few exceptions, you’ll generally notice a slight or significant speed drop if you run a speed test using a VPN. This is primarily due to encryption, as VPNs reroute your traffic via a secure … Read more

How to Check If Your ISP Is Throttling YouTube & How To Stop it

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How to check if your ISP is throttling YouTube

If you experience lagging, buffering, or any other interruptions during your YouTube sessions, this may be due to the fact that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is throttling YouTube. ISP throttling or bandwidth throttling happens when your ISP intentionally limits your Internet bandwidth, which will lead to slower connection speeds. Internet providers choose to limit … Read more