If you’ve ever been cruising the Internet and asked ‘What does
To get the easy answer out of the way,
That’s what it ‘means,’ but what does virtual private network mean? That’s a bit more complicated!Read More »What does VPN Mean?
Whether you’re at school, the office, or travelling abroad, you may need to unblock YouTube. Maybe it’s for research, maybe it’s just for the LOLZ. Either way, who cares? You’re paying for an Internet connection and you have every right to unblock YouTube. Unless you’re at work; you aren’t paying the bill then!
Whatever reason you have for wanting to unblock YouTube, here are 5 possible ways you can do it. Only one will work every time, while the rest have certain advantages and disadvantages. Read on to find the best way to get past geo-restrictions and other blocks on YouTube!Read More »Unblock YouTube When you Are Blocked by Software or Location
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!
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
The movement for BYOD, and the flexibility being afforded to workers to use mobile devices of their own choosing, can be freeing for some. For others, such as the cybersecurity conscious, it can be a bit of a nightmare of all new mobile device risks to deal with.
Common precautions that were once on every device in your network may not be taken anymore. Here are a few rules you should institute for BYOD devices so that you can minimise the risks associated with allowing mobile devices into your workflow.Read More »BYOD and Mobile Device Risks for your Business
With the Internet packed full of net neutrality debate ahead of tomorrow’s (Feb 26th 2015) vote on net neutrality in the USA, it’s important for those who don’t know to get themselves up to speed.
To get outside of the Internet and show you a real world simile: Imagine if your TV only worked with one cable provider, and that you have no option based on your TV which shows you could watch. Right now, you can buy any TV, plug it into the wall, and choose how you want to connect – cable, satellite, even bunny ears, as well as which provider will be selling you this service.
When it comes to the Internet, neutrality has a huge impact on how you can get information in a timely manner. This applies both to how quickly you can access that data, and how easy it is to find.Read More »A Beginners Guide to Net Neutrality
How do you know if your
The desire to buy online anonymously is ever increasing as people become more aware of how online companies are tracking their every move. This doesn’t have to have anything to do with illegal activities, it has to do with privacy and not feeling like you’re only useful when advertised to.
Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those who want to buy online anonymously. As with all things, you need to follow the right steps to be sure that you reach your end goal of completely anonymous online purchases.Read More »Buy Online Anonymously Using Bitcoin
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Unfortunately, not everyone has used a
The magic that is WiFi is something that most people barely understand, let alone appreciate. I mean seriously, it’s invisible waves of information floating all around you, how awesome is that?!?…I digress. This lack of understanding is the greatest threat against your security, and is a reason why you need to read this article and protect your WiFi against hackers.
Your average hacker is no more knowledgable than your average ‘white hat’ hacker. The problem is that there are only so many white hat hackers in the world. This has opened the door for hackers who can easily exploit those who just don’t know any better. Credit card theft, social media profile takeovers, session hijacking, and identity theft are the result.
Here are five ways to protect your WiFi against hackers, and learn something about those magic invisible waves of information floating around you!Read More »Protect your WiFi Against Hackers: And your Own Ignorance