If your virtual private network doesn’t have a kill switch, it’s time to start looking for a new VPN provider. A kill switch is an essential VPN security feature that kills your internet connection should your encrypted VPN connection drop out for any reason. This functionality ensures your data isn’t leaked outside the VPN tunnel …
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There are already countless Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers scattered throughout Alexa-enabled smart homes. Now Amazon-owned mesh networking brand Eero wants to put those speakers to use as mesh Wi-Fi extenders. Announced amid a flurry of new products at Amazon’s fall hardware and services event, the feature is set to arrive on Oct. 20 as a free software update for the …
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Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began their 2022 campaign with a win Sunday night in Dallas. In Week 2 they will visit the New Orleans Saints, who are similarly undefeated after an improbable fourth-quarter comeback against the Atlanta Falcons. The game will be shown on Fox in the Tampa and New Orleans areas on live TV streaming services, …
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Sure, Amazon can view all your streaming data while you’re using an Amazon Fire TV Stick, but that doesn’t mean you want your internet service provider to see what you’re watching. A solid VPN, short for “virtual private network,” is the best way to keep your viewing habits hidden from your ISP. The best VPN for Fire Stick devices will …
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If you’re wondering if you really need to use a VPN with your Xbox gaming console, the short answer is probably yes. A virtual private network can prevent your internet service provider from throttling you based on the kind of data you’re using, allow you to overcome geo-blocking to connect with game servers in your favorite countries, and ensure that …
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Even if you take out Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus, you’re still left with what seems like an endless supply of streaming services. Yes, it’s become more convenient than ever to watch movies, but thanks to the sheer amount of choice, it’s also become strangely complicated. Finding out where movies are streaming is one headache, while the mounting number of …
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In the words of the infamous Dwight Schrute from The Office, “Identity theft is not a joke, millions of families suffer every year!” Unlike other times that Dwight got it so wrong, he wasn’t lying about the severity of identity theft. Cybercrimes are on the rise. According to the Identity Theft Research Center, the number of data compromises in the US …
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There are some excellent, well-tested virtual private networks we recommend you try. But if you’re exploring the competitive market of VPNs on your own, you’re likely to find some shoddy VPNs companies that scatter hints of their dubiousness everywhere they go. Learning to identify a few of these red flags can save you hours of research and a hefty annual …
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Even without a user-friendly virtual private network, it’s still easy to change your IP address. Whether you’re a MacOS and iPhone user or a Windows 11 user with an Android device, any first-timer can safely change their IP address in a few quick steps. And — as long as you’re not using it to break other laws — it’s perfectly …
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If you’re trying to access blocked websites on your school’s Wi-Fi network for legitimate reasons — or to increase your privacy while browsing on campus — you need a well-tested virtual private network that can overcome tight network restrictions while covering your tracks. Whether you’re using an Android, Windows, iPhone or MacOS device, the best VPNs protect your privacy by …
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