What is WireGuard?

March 31st, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

WireGuard® is a new VPN protocol used to secure the connection between your device and a VPN server.  Learn more about how VPNs work WireGuard…

What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

March 24th, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

An internet service provider (ISP) is the company that connects you to the internet, resolves domain names, routes internet traffic, and is responsible for helping…

Free VPNs vs. paid VPNs

March 17th, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

It costs money to run a VPN service. Even the most basic service must purchase or rent servers, pay qualified staff to configure and maintain…

The fight against censorship has never been more important

March 13th, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

The year 2022 represents a new low when it comes to online access to information and freedom of expression. It was the twelfth year in…

How to block third-party cookies on all browsers

March 3rd, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

Third-party cookies provide an invasive way for websites to track what you do online. In this article, we look at what they are, how they…

What is the Great Firewall of China and how does it work? 

February 3rd, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

China is infamous for its internet censorship program, widely known as the Great Firewall of China (GFW).   In this article, we look at what the…

What is deep packet inspection?

January 27th, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

Deep packet inspection (DPI) is a method of examining data packets that pass through a network so that the traffic type can be identified. This…

How to unblock Instagram

January 19th, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

A VPN allows you to access Instagram, whether you live in a country where the internet is censored or just want to distract yourself with…

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How do free VPNs make money?

January 6th, 2023 in Privacy deep dives

Most “free” VPNs aren’t really free because you pay with your personal data. If you’re looking for a virtual private network (VPN), it’s tempting to…

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