Here are some tips for using VPNs more effectively: Perform A DNS Leak Test DNS is the “domain name service” that is required to use internet. It translates a domain name (e.g. “Amazon.Com”) into a IP address (e.g. “72.21.211.176”). When using a VPN, do a DNS leak test to make sure that you are not revealing your …
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If you want to get started with VPNs and Linux without a lot of hassle, here are some recommendations: Get A Pre-Configured VPN Router A pre-configured VPN router can provide all your computers and mobile devices with encrypted internet connections. You won’t have to install a VPN client on each device, and all your devices …
The Winter Olympics is expected to draw a TV audience of about 3 billion. NBCUniversal is offering comprehensive coverage, with 539 hours of television broadcasts. And as it did with London Olympics, the network will be streaming every single competition live on its website and mobile apps. However, NBC, which is owned by Comcast, is …
VPN access is not currently available in Windows Phone 8. However, Microsoft is preparing to add VPN support to Windows Phone 8.x in 2014 via a new Enterprise Pack. There’s more information about this, see this article on CNET: Microsoft to add VPN support to Windows Phone 8 in 2014. Windows Phone 6 (WP6) does have …
In A Nutshell Setting up your own VPN server is fairly easy, especially if you are familiar with the Linux terminal. You can set up a VPN in as little as 20 minutes, by renting a VPS (Virtual Private Server) from a company like Vultr and installing OpenVPN. The install is “one-click” and the cost …
Private Internet Access, our favorite VPN provider, has released three handy leak tests sites. Please enjoy: Test To See If Your DNS Is Revealing Your IP Address http://dnsleak.com/ Test If Your Email Is Leaking Your IP http://emailipleak.com/ Test To See Your If Your IPV6 Is Leaking Your IP http://ipv6leak.com/
Here’s my formula for removing advertising from your life online: Step 1: Use The Right Browser And Plugins Block advertising on your browser: Use Firefox with these plugins: uBlock Origin and Disconnect. These plugins make web browsing tolerable. Step 2: Use The Usenet Find your all your media on the Usenet. Step 3: Search With …
In this article, I’ll summarize how to share files privately, without being spied upon. I’ll cover two file sharing networks — Bittorrent and the Usenet. The Usenet tends to have faster downloads, until you get a good download/upload ratio on Bittorrent (if you don’t know what the Usenet is, please see this article). Using BitTorrent …
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