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How a VPN router protects your whole family from internet tracking
This post was originally published on March 31, 2017. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives followed the Senate in voting to roll back FCC regulations that previously barred internet service pr...
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5 ways a VPN will make your internet better (with added kitten pics)
There are two indisputable truths about the internet; cats own it, and a VPN will improve it. With that in mind, here are 5 ways a VPN can help you (and some pictures of cats). 1. A VPN can save you m...
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PPTP, L2TP, and a plethora of VPN protocols
UDP? TCP? OMG! While they may appear to be intimidating, VPN protocols are quite easy to understand and essential to securing your online activity. In that spirit, ExpressVPN offers this quick guide t...
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Can my router catch a virus? Detect and remove router malware
You’re streaming your favorite show when the connection suddenly drops. Websites take forever to load. Strange pop-ups appear, even when you’re not browsing. Is it your internet provider? A faulty...
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How do you pay for your free fitness app?
We all want everyone to stare at our chiseled physique in jaw-dropping awe. Which is probably why Cristiano Ronaldo spends a lot of time in just his underpants. But attaining the perfect body is not e...
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The history of secret banking in Switzerland
Offshore accounts are quite the topic of discussion this week, but they’ve long been a haven for the rich and famous. Moving one’s funds to an international bank account is considered a status sym...
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It's brilliant. But what is the internet?
We use it every day and It’s become an absolutely essential part of our lives. But what actually is the Internet? The dictionary defines it thusly: “a global computer network providing a variety o...
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How to keep your messages private and anonymous
Keeping your chats private can be an arduous and tiring task. And trying to keep them anonymous can be very daunting. Yet our chats contain some of our most sensitive pieces of information - we often ...
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Your data, your rules: The encryption of everything
Who owns your data? The common sense answer is obvious, but isn't always true: in certain situations, law enforcement officials can access, search and even confiscate your electronic information. Coup...
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No negotiation: The rising threat of crypto ransomware
We all know the rule – you don’t negotiate with terrorists. When you react to their demands, you prove their tactics work. Worse, you give them a reason to continue. In the world of technology, th...
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