1.1.1.1 — A New Privacy-First DNS Service
Cloudflare, a content delivery network (CDN), has launched a new privacy-friendly DNS service.
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A List Of Companies That Accept Bitcoin
This is an updated list of places where you can spend Bitcoin:
Proxy.sh Anonymous VPN: A Review
Proxy.sh is one of the most feature-rich VPN services. It’s also extremely BitTorrent-friendly and makes an emphatic promise not to log user data. It supports all the major operating systems for desktop and mobile. Pricing is competitive but a little confusing, so you should pay close attention to which features come with which plans. These …
How To: Access Facebook from China
Visiting Facebook in China is hard because the site is blocked by government censorship. But it’s still possible to visit facebook.com while in China. Here’s how to do it on any major operating system. There are a few different ways to access Facebook from China. Each has pros and cons. These are the main methods: …
The Best VPN For The UK For 2016
As you may know, British travellers and expats are blocked from connecting to services on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, 4oD, ITV on Demand and so on. These UK websites prevent visitors outside the UK from viewing British content. However, VPN services with servers in the UK allow you to bypass location-based IP blocking and access British …
Two Free Privacy-Focused Mobile Operating Systems
Making Android-based mobile devices more private and secure can be a challenge. Here’s a look at two custom-built versions of Android that aim to provide comprehensive out-of-the-box privacy and security, with little work on the part of the user. Privacy gaps on Android exist at several levels. There’s the operating system itself, which could have …
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How To: Make Your Android Device More Private
Here’s a simple guide to increasing privacy and security on your Android-based mobile phone or tablet. Android comes with some privacy tools built-in. However, depending on your device and its manufacturer, Android’s privacy features may not be enabled by default. Plus, there are additional tools you can install to make your device more secure and …
ReCon Identifies Which Mobile Apps Leak Private Data
Detecting which mobile apps are leaking personal information can be hard. ReCon, a privacy tool developed under the leadership of a Northeastern University computer science professor, helps provide a solution. ReCon is an app for your phone or tablet that analyzes information from other apps by monitoring network traffic. It automatically scans emails, chats and …
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China Steps Up Censorship of Private Mobile Apps and VPNs
China has cracked down on mobile communications by censoring private chat apps like Telegram and WhatsApp, apparently on the basis of claims that they could facilitate communication by terrorists. The New York Times reports that Chinese authorities in the western region of Xinjiang blocked access to foreign anti-censorship software beginning the week after the terrorist …
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