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What is a VPN connection?

With all of the focus on online privacy, Internet censorship, and the NSA snooping, more and more people are looking into VPNs as a privacy tool. But what is a VPN connection? Read this quick article to find out what a VPN connection is, and why you should use one thanks to all of the things it can do for you.

What is a VPN connection?

The acronym VPN stands for Virtual Private Network (more acronyms and phrases). What it does is allow you to open a secure connection over someone else’s network to the Internet. Instead of connecting directly to the Internet from your computer you instead connect to the VPN and then to the Internet.Read More »What is a VPN connection?

How Internet Encryption Works – The Basics

Everyone, no matter who they are, needs encryption online. It’s not for ‘the bad guys,’ it’s for the good people who are looking to protect their information and keep it private. This can include your banking details, work information, and your personal email. You have the right to privacy, and encryption is how you get it online.

If you want to learn how Internet encryption works, in the most basic form, read on to see how it started, where it is today, and learn a basic understanding of how it functions today.Read More »How Internet Encryption Works – The Basics

iPad Security: Protect your Mobile Device and Information

Taking care of your iPad means looking into iPad security tools, tactics, and apps. While you may feel that the things on your iPad are worthless, this doesn’t mean that someone won’t still try and hack your iPad.

If you’re hacked this could result in the loss of passwords, banking information, personal data, and your device no longer working. Why risk it when these iPad security tools and tips are so easy to follow? Keep reading and learn how to protect your iPad!Read More »iPad Security: Protect your Mobile Device and Information

Overview: New IPVanish MAC OSX App for 10.10+

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IPVanish have earned the top spot in our best VPN providers list this year for a reason. There are many great VPN providers out there, but none of them seem to continue working as hard as IPVanish does. Their already easy to use and very well functioning app for OSX earned the top spot on our Best VPN provider list. The new IPVanish MAC OSX app, for Mac users with 10.10. installed, has only bettered their stock.

If this is a hint as to what is to come from IPVanish in the future, with a possible rollout to other Mac OS in the future, we may have to invent a new number to talk about how we feel about IPVanish here at BVP.Read More »Overview: New IPVanish MAC OSX App for 10.10+

Blocked Websites: How to Break Through the Blocks!

Are you experiencing blocked websites due to your high school, library, or office using blocking apps? It can be a major bummer when you have blocked website as it can prevent you from talking to someone you need to speak to on Facebook, Twitter, or even email

Getting around blocked websites is possible. Here are 8 ways to do it, some are easier than other so take a moment to consider which is going to be best for you. As a word of caution, don’t come to me if you get caught – take responsibility for your choices, my friends.Read More »Blocked Websites: How to Break Through the Blocks!

Protect Yourself When Doing Free Music Downloads

I’m not going to be the guy to push people to get free music downloads online. I feel it’s right, however, to be the guy who pushes people to use protection when they do choose to do so.

Do I have to point out the numerous analogies there? No? Good.

Protecting yourself while doing free music downloads can help you stop the spread of malicious code, saving us all some trouble, and save you from fines and jail time. Because there are worse criminals out there than the kid who can’t afford the latest Lil Wayne release.

To help you protect yourself when downloading free music I’m going to make you aware of the risks, clue you in to how you can protect yourself, and leave the scolding to someone else.Read More »Protect Yourself When Doing Free Music Downloads

The Worst Internet Censorship & How to Fight Back

When I’m talking about Internet censorship, I don’t mean how your parent’s have put a block on porn sites. I’m talking about the real online censorship which restricts your ability to get to relevant information thanks to government controls.

In this supposedly ‘free’ world where freedom reigns, more and more controls are being placed on the Internet. Some countries are worse than others. Some won’t surprise you as being restrictive at all, but one just may shock you. Read on to discover the worst Internet censorship areas, and read to the end to see what you can do if you’re in one of those countries.Read More »The Worst Internet Censorship & How to Fight Back

9 Cyber Security Tips to be Safer Online

Staying safe online is, finally, a topic that is coming up more nadm roe often amongst everyday people. The online security community has been thumping its chest for years to get more people aware of the cyber security tips to be covered here, and people are listening.

Read along and be one of those people who listens, and who enjoys all the benefits of…not being the victim of a hack or identity theft. They’re pretty good benefits.Read More »9 Cyber Security Tips to be Safer Online