VPN services snub Netflix’s regional blocks
Netflix shot it really hard when it announced to the world that it would block VPN services that bypass regional blocks. The specialized providers have responded in style, but today they confirmed that it will be enough to change the IP addresses to weaken any countermeasure. “TorGuard closely monitoring the situation, and we have recently […]
How to unlock blocked websites at school
If you are frustrated that your school is restricting internet access, you are not alone. Many schools use internet filters, sometimes very difficult ones, to block all kinds of websites, games, and social media sites like Instagram, Snapchat, Discord, and even Facebook Messenger. Sometimes these blocks can even prevent you from finding the information you […]
Can they hack your VPN?
Having a VPN service is something that many users consider. It allows us to avoid geographical restriction when accessing certain content, we can navigate more securely in open networks or simply hide our data and information. We have the possibility of using both free and paid tools. However, we must also bear in mind that […]
Smart DNS or VPN? Understand the differences and find the best option for you
If you often visit foreign websites or media services at all times, you’ve probably come across the famous warning that certain content is not released in your area. This is what happens to those who visit Hulu or BBC iPlayer in Brazil, for example. But while inconvenient, geo-based restrictions, usually made due to content licensing […]
What home routers have a VPN server to connect us home?
Many manufacturers now incorporate a remote access VPN server into their router’s firmware, so that users can connect to the shared resources of their home as if they were physically on the local home network. These VPN services are not always on all routers, but over time it is beginning to become popular and implemented […]
Google’s sister company launches free VPN that you can manage yourself
Jigsaw, a company of Alphabet holding company – which also owns Google – has launched free VPN software called “Outline” which allows people, groups, organizations or companies to create and manage their own Virtual Private Networks servers. In other words, the tool allows you to create your own VPN, as well as manage and control […]
10 VPN Myths: Forget Everything You Thought You Knew
In another article addressing the world of VPNs, this time we will talk about the myths surrounding the subject. It is common for some types of services, whether online or not, over the years and the growing reasons why they are offered, as well as the companies that offer them, end up misrepresenting their purpose […]
These are the problems that can make your VPN go slow
VPN connections are essential when we seek to protect our Internet connection in order to preserve our security and our privacy on the network. Broadly speaking, a VPN connection is based on a detour, sending our traffic to an intermediate server that will be the one who hides our identity and is responsible for forwarding traffic […]