Ariel Hochstadt
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(Ex-Google, International tech speaker)

Ariel Hochstadt, Formerly Gmail Marketing Manager globally for Google, and today web entrepreneur. Ariel is a successful international speaker and author of 3 published books on computers and internet. He is the co-founder of vpnMentor and an advocate of online privacy.

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5 Best VPNs For Malaysia – For Safety, Streaming & Speeds in 2019

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt October 30, 2017
Malaysia’s internet is governed by strict censorship policies that threaten your freedom and privacy. A high-quality VPN is essential to access restricted websites and protect yourself online. The government censors politically charged websites, YouTube videos, and even Facebook pages. You can also get in trouble for what you say online in Malaysia. In 2012, the...
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How to Watch Telecinco Outside of Spain in 2019

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt October 22, 2017
Telecinco is one of Spain’s best TV channels, and their already-stacked content lineup is about to get a lot more exciting. In addition to being the home of reality show favorites like Salvame, Pasapalabra, Gran hermano and Got Talent Espana, Telecinco’s parent company Mediaset Espana recently announced that they’ve locked in the rights to the...
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Shadowsocks vs. VPNs — Everything You Need to Know

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt October 10, 2017
If you have ever taken interest in the Great Firewall of China, you have probably heard of Shadowsocks. It is often mistaken for a VPN-based technology — but while some of the functions overlap, Shadowsocks and VPNs are two completely different things. This article will help you understand the different aspects of the two technologies....
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The Best VPNs to Stay Safe from Hackers

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt October 8, 2017
When you connect to the internet, your data goes over an unsecured network. It can easily be monitored, recorded, altered, or stolen as it travels from your computer to web servers. When there are no strong preventive measures in place, hackers can grab your data. For example, in May and July this year, hackers store...
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What’s the Difference Between DNS and IP Leaks? (& How to Stop It)

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt September 11, 2017
Due to privacy concerns and other pertinent reasons, some internet users prefer to use a VPN service to disguise their actual IP address and encrypt their data while surfing the web. However, all those goals can crumble if your personal data is leaking due to one security flaw or the other. There are the two...
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How to Stop Others from Tracking Your Browser Activity

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt
As you browse the web, your browsing activities may be monitored and aggregated by third-party agents with or without your consent. The phenomenon is known as browser or online tracking, in which websites and advertisers team up to gather your browsing data in order to build up a detailed profile of your interests for commercial...
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Why VPNs Are Illegal in China and How to Get Around It

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt August 22, 2017
Recently, VPNs were banned in China and are now considered a crime by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This comes as a hindrance to residents of China that have been using VPNs as a method to access various blocked websites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Understanding the Background Since VPNs are a...
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5 Best VPNs For France – For Safety, Streaming & Speeds in 2019

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt August 15, 2017
Are you a French citizen concerned about your country’s data retention laws, and what those laws mean for your online privacy? Or are you just frustrated that you can’t access US Netflix, HBO, the BBC iPlayer, and other content from all over the world? Perhaps you plan to travel outside France and need a way...
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5 Best VPNs For Brazil – For Safety, Streaming & Speeds in 2019

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt August 14, 2017
Are you living in or visiting Brazil and struggling to catch the latest episode of your favorite show on US Netflix? Or are you concerned about reports of internet monitoring in Brazil, or the safety of your data and devices when you use public wi-fi? On the other hand, perhaps you’re a Brazilian living or...
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We Looked at NordVPN’s CyberSec Feature & This Is What We Learned

Written by: Ariel Hochstadt July 20, 2017
You’re never fully safe from malware. It doesn’t matter if you’re hunting for streams, downloading files, or just browsing. There’s always a risk of catching a virus or falling for a cleverly disguised ad. That may not be pleasant to think about – but there is a solution. Virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypt your connection and hide...
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