Microsoft Edge browser will be getting a built-in virtual private network soon, as revealed on a Microsoft support page Thursday. To get your monthly 1-GB ration of free VPN service, though, you’ll have to sign into Edge with your Microsoft account. The VPN service, powered by Cloudflare, is part of a larger Microsoft security push …
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A virtual private network allows you to create a more private connection between your computer and the internet over any network — whether that’s public Wi-Fi at an airport, your mobile carrier’s network or your own home network — by creating an encrypted tunnel through which your browsing information is sent. While VPNs can’t make you entirely anonymous, they are …
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Public awareness of VPNs is high in both Hong Kong and Taiwan, but usage patterns differ in both regions, according to a recent survey conducted by NordVPN. The VPN provider found that just 22% of respondents in Hong Kong were unable to name a VPN brand, compared with 36% in Taiwan, based on research conducted between January 2021 and February …
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Virtual private network provider PureVPN began rolling out its latest privacy feature Tuesday, quantum-resistant encryption keys. The company said it aims to future-proof encrypted user traffic generated and captured today against the threat of potential decryption by quantum computers within the next decade. The VPN’s advance encryption keys were produced and deployed using the Quantum Origin platform, marking the first …
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IPVanish is a popular virtual private network that’s fast and secure enough for casual VPN use. I was impressed with the user interface and how easy the VPN is to configure. I also like that IPVanish offers phone support and lets you connect an unlimited number of devices at once with a single account. IPVanish See at IPVanish Get Price …
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Project Zero, an in-house team of Google experts and analysts tasked with finding advanced cybersecurity threats known as zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits, detected a record-breaking 58 in-the-wild exploits in 2021, according to a report from the team published Tuesday. A zero-day vulnerability refers to security flaws that developers have just become aware of, hence, they’ve “zero days” to fix or “patch” it. …
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Surfshark VPN said Tuesday it will soon release updates to its popular virtual private network app, after it was among six popular VPNs dinged by AppEsteem researchers for unsound security design in an April report. Researchers revealed that the Surfshark app obtains an alarming amount of influence over a user’s device security by installing a risky piece of tech known …
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Thinking of starting your own website for business, art or blogging? If you started a new business recently, a website can help show customers your products. Maybe you’re pursuing an artistic career and want a digital portfolio to show your work. Or you just want to get into blogging. No matter what your reason, we’ve compiled a guide of things …
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If you’re having problems watching Netflix while using a virtual private network on your phone or laptop, you may have seen error code M7111-5059 displayed along with this message: “Whoops, something went wrong. Streaming error. You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again.” VPNs are legal in the US, …
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DuckDuckGo, a search engine that pledges not to track your online activity, launched a Mac app in beta Tuesday. “DuckDuckGo for Mac isn’t simply a replacement for ‘Incognito mode,'” the company said. “Instead (the app) is designed to be used as an everyday browser that truly protects your privacy.” The Mac app includes a built-in private search engine, a tracker …
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