Ariel Hochstadt
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.

How To Unblock Netflix US in 2020 In Seconds [On Any Device]

Ariel Hochstadt | Updated on 21st November 2019
With almost 6,000 available titles, the Netflix US library is one of the biggest out there. Over 500 of these titles are currently exclusive to the region – and if you’re here reading this, then your favorites are probably on that list. Normally, watching Netflix US abroad would be impossible due to geoblocks. But don’t...
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Free! Watch Peaky Blinders Season 5 From Anywhere – January 2020

Ariel Hochstadt | Updated on 12th November 2019
After an explosive fourth season that saw Tommy Shelby ascend to the highest echelons of British power, where can Peaky Blinders go from here? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as season five kicks off this month. If you live outside the UK, however, you’ll have to wait another few months to find out what’s...
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What’s the Difference Between DNS and IP Leaks? (& How to Stop It)

Ariel Hochstadt | Updated on 31st October 2019
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 Cancel HMA and Get Refunded | 2020 Update

Ariel Hochstadt | Updated on 30th October 2019
HMA offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can close your account and request a refund. We tested HMA’s refund policy and found that even though we purchased the , we received a full refund. However, the refund policy does have a few limitations – see below for all the details. If you’re looking for...
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6 Ways to Protect Yourself from the CLOUD Act

Ariel Hochstadt | Updated on 30th October 2019
Online privacy was dealt a major blow at the end of March 2018 when the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act was added in the near the end of a 2,232 page budget bill. The CLOUD Act was never voted on by the US Congress or even reviewed. Instead it was slipped into...
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Report: Flight Booking Platform Exposes Customer Data

Ariel Hochstadt | Updated on 29th October 2019
Led by internet privacy researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s team recently discovered a huge data breach in flight booking website Option Way.  Based in France, with an international customer base, Option Way helps users find flight deals to and from destinations around the world.  The data breach exposed the personal details of customers,...
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Is NordVPN Safe? 2 Examples That Would Answer That

Ariel Hochstadt |
Example 1 – Reported Data Breach NordVPN announced that it had experienced a data hack on one of it’s rented servers from a data center in Finland in March 2018. But NordVPN isn’t the only provider to be affected. Both Avast and TorGuard have also been impacted by the breach. Avast addressed a breach that...
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5 Best VPNs for Overwatch That Work in 2020 [& Reduce Lag Time]

Ariel Hochstadt |
If you’re one of the 40 million players on Overwatch, you know how important a fast, safe, and secure internet connection is to enjoying the game. The last thing you need in the climax of a team battle is getting wiped out because your weapon didn’t fire on time. Speed and lag time are the...
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How to Watch The Circus Season 4 Free Online!

Ariel Hochstadt |
Go deep inside the crazy and often unbelievable world of American politics with The Circus, which returned to Showtime. The fourth season of The Circus is exclusively available on US TV network, Showtime. Unfortunately, Showtime geoblocks users by location, meaning you can’t access it if you’re outside the US. I have good news, though. A...
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5 Best VPNs for Pokémon Go | Play Pokémon Anywhere in 2020

Ariel Hochstadt |
On July 6th 2016, Pokémon Go was released for the first time – and mayhem ensured. In cities around the world, traffic came to a stop, historical and religious landmarks were mobbed by players, and power bank sales went through the roof.  In response, many governments and businesses restricted access to the game, or banned...
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