With many Internet users coming to realize that they need to take their online security seriously, the question “What is a VPN” is one question we hear often around here. Not only are people asking… Read More »What is a VPN? And Other VPN FAQs
You’ve heard it before, but on Facebook YOU are the product being sold. This comes in the form of data tracking to serve you better advertisements. You give Facebook stacks and stacks of information every day, and all you get in exchange is use of their service. And ads. You get plenty of ads.
What many people don’t realise is that every time they sign into an app using their Facebook account, those companies are getting access to your account data. Now they won’t get your name and phone number, but they will learn about you and take your information to target you with advertising.
This article will help you gain some of your privacy back from these companies, and show you how to have greater privacy online overall.
Read More »Adjusting Facebook Privacy Settings, and Stopping Ad Tracking
When someone talks about torrenting, the first site that comes to mind is The Pirate Bay. With The Pirate Bay getting constant knocks, it’s become too much of a liability in the torrenting world. Since… Read More »The 10 Best Torrent Sites for Downloading and P2P
Not all BitTorrent applications are equal in the P2P world. As with all things in life, some are stronger than others overall, and some are better suited to your particular needs. The thing that they all have in common is that they can’t hide your activity if you’re doing illegal downloads. If you are, I’d ask that you read our guide to the best VPNs for torrenting first.
Now that you’re protected, let’s look at the best tools for file sharing and P2P downloading. Don’t get the act of using a BitTorrent client confused via brand name association with the program Bittorent, or the very popular Utorrent. There are other options out there!
Read More »The Best Bittorent Clients for P2P Downloading
Hold on! Wait a second! ISPs never do anything wrong as all Internet problems are caused by gremlins and the ghosts of bad online porn actors. What could your ISP, your very own Internet service provider, be doing to possibly make it so you don’t get the best Internet experience?
Plenty! Many people have Internet problems of some sort because their ISPs know that they can take advantage of a wide portion of the population. This is because most people just want to connect to the Internet and forget about it until they have to pay their bill again. What goes on between you paying your bills is where REAL Internet problems occur. You could be getting cheated out of money and services that you’re paying for right now. Read this article to discover what sort of Internet problems you may have due to your ISP, and how to fix them.
Read More »Internet Problems: 4 Ways your ISP Could be Screwing You
If you’re at home right now wondering why is Netflix slow again, while the rest of your Internet connection are fine, it can be frustrating. What you may not know is that these Netflix slowing issues are commonly caused by your own ISP – the very people you are paying to bring you Netflix in the first place!
Netflix have been having a trying time with a number of ISPs as these ISPs are also commonly cable TV providers. They are seeing Netflix as competition and giving their traffic less priority and putting it in slow lanes. Comcast being the worst of the group. Now you, the consumer, are stuck in the middle of these paying both of these companies money but you still can’t watch the totally awesome Daredevil without buffering issues! What can you do? Read on for some ideas!
Read More »Why is Netflix Slow AGAIN?!? Netflix Slow Lanes Due to ISP Limits
If you have been sent a DMCA notice by your ISP, it can be a bit unnerving. You’ve likely been accused of illegal downloading of copyrighted material, and when DMCA notices start showing up at your home it can make things REAL in a hurry.
While I’m in no way qualified to give you legal advice at this point if you have a DMCA notice, I can educate you about them and help you not get another. IF you’re sitting at your computer right now saying “HELP! I got a DMCA notice!!!” Read on and I’ll help you out.
Read More »What is a DMCA Notice, and What Can You Do?
Hackers are becoming a bigger problem all the time as they keep on finding new ways to steal information, money, and online identities. This can be attributed to average internet users not knowing how to protect themselves, or thinking that there’s nothing they can do with all the endless stories on the latest hacks.
You can protect yourself from hackers and online threats easier than you think. You won’t need elite levels of computer knowledge and, better yet, you don’t have to wear an earring like Hugh Jackman’s hacker character in Swordfish.
Read More »How you Can Protect Yourself from Hackers and Online Threats
You’re on vacation, far from home, and sitting down at your computer to catch up on your Netflix account. Or maybe tune into the BBC iPlayer to watch some Dr. Who. Or you could be one of many people trying to watch content on Hulu. Either way, you wind up with a geoblock screen that looks like this: 
Not available in your country ‘yet!’ So how do geoblocks work, how are they used, and how can you possibly get around them? Fear not, by the end of this article I’ll teach you ways to get your Tv and movie content that’s being blocked back!
Read More »Country Restrictions: How do Geoblocks Work?
When I first came online back in the early 90s, I found that the best Internet security advice was also the simplest. Getting caught up in ideas that are too complex can lead to confusion, and confusion can lead to you not bothering to take any Internet security advice at all.
In this article you will find 8 pieces of the best Internet security advice that I came across decades ago, with some key updates from the last few years. You may not turn into a hacker tomorrow, but you will surely improve your online security, and better protect your data.
Read More »The Best Internet Security Advice for the Average User