A List Of Companies That Accept Bitcoin
This is an updated list of places where you can spend Bitcoin:
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Three Hardware Wallets For Storing Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Here are three hardware wallets that can be used for the long term storage of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These devices are separated from your computer — and thus virtually hacker proof. I recommend storing these wallets in a fireproof safe. Update 2021: I recommend the Ledger Nano X as a best hardware wallet now.
VPN News and Updates
ExpressVPN has released a client for Linux! Under my tests, it appears to be a reliable application. It runs via the terminal, and allows you to choose switch VPN locations. NordVPN has added 11 new servers. This company has a stringent no-logs policy, great speeds and reliable service. It is based in Panama. See our …
How To: Use Email Privately without Being Tracked
Virtually everyone needs an email account. Yet keeping emails private and secure is challenging because, by design, email identifies the sender. You also can’t protect emails from tracking with privacy tools like Tor or VPN. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do to protect your email privacy. Here are our tips for …
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Which VPN Protocol Should You Use? PPTP vs. OpenVPN vs. IPsec
All VPNs encrypt traffic, but the underlying encryption schemes are not always the same. There are three main types of encryption and data transfer protocols that VPNs can use: PPTP, OpenVPN and IPsec. Many VPN services let you choose which protocol to use. Read on for an overview of each option. PPTP PPTP is one …
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How To: Perform Private Searches Online
Performing online searches using major search engines is a big privacy risk. Here are a few alternative search engines that allow you to search without being tracked. Search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo! track you in various ways. If you have an account with them, they can correlate your searches with other details you …
How To: Check That Your VPN is Working
How do you make sure your VPN is actually running — and not leaking data — after you log in? Here are quick and simple steps for checking. Most people probably assume that their VPN “just works” once they launch it. But in certain cases, it may not be. Just because the client program that …
Using Anonymous Remailers for Email Privacy
Want to send email anonymously? Anonymous remailers provide a solution. Here’s an overview of how they work and where to access them. You can gain some privacy in email by using a provider that doesn’t track you. But that’s different from hiding your identity from the recipient. Anonymous remailers make it possible to obfuscate your …