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.

What’s the Difference Between DNS and IP Leaks? (& How to Stop It)

Ariel Hochstadt |

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...

How to Bypass Sky Broadband Shield Using a VPN | 2020 Update

Ariel Hochstadt |

Sky Broadband Shield is a parental control app built by the internet service provider Sky. It’s automatically installed on many Sky customers’ internet connections, as a way to control what their children see online. It’s also one of the most poorly designed parental control apps in the world. Sky Broadband Shield automatically sets a PG-13...

The Best VPNs to Stay Safe from Hackers

Ariel Hochstadt |

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...

6 Ways to Protect Yourself from the CLOUD Act

Ariel Hochstadt |

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...

How to Unblock Spotify at School or Anywhere – Easy Hack 2020

Ariel Hochstadt |

It’s frustrating to pay for a Spotify subscription, only to find that your access is blocked due to geo-restrictions. In some regions, Spotify isn’t even accessible at all. Even in your home country, you may find that Spotify is blocked at your local school or place of work. The good news is you can how to...

5 Best VPNs for Kazakhstan – For Safety, Streaming & Speeds in 2020

Ariel Hochstadt |

Forget about using free or mediocre VPN services for Kazakhstan. You wouldn’t want to take chances with a government that blocks thousands of online sources or jails online content creators for vaguely anti-government sentiments. You need a strong VPN that prioritizes your safety and anonymity, and doesn’t store your data. Here are 5 of the...

5 Best VPNs For Bahrain – For Safety, Streaming & Speeds in 2020

Ariel Hochstadt |

Whether a citizen of Bahrain or simply a visiting tourist, accessing the full, uncensored internet can seem impossible. The ruling royal family has a firm hand and strict firewall of control over social media content, adult websites, and even some political content it finds objectionable. If you’re planning a trip to Bahrain and you’d like...

5 Best VPNs For Austria – For Safety, Streaming & Speeds in 2020

Ariel Hochstadt |

Although there is little government surveillance or censorship of the internet in Austria, there are still plenty of threats to your online privacy and plenty of barriers to freely accessing web content from around the world. That means there are plenty of reasons to use a VPN. Corporate geoblocks restrict your access to streaming services....

How to Get a Bulgarian IP Address from Anywhere in 2020 [+VIDEO]

Ariel Hochstadt |

When you’re outside Bulgaria, you might have trouble accessing TV networks like Nova TV or BNT because of regional restrictions. You could also get blocked from your bank account with the Bulgarian National Bank or United Bulgarian Bank. To bypass these geoblocks and access the Bulgarian content you want, you need to hide your foreign...

How to Get a Belgian IP Address from Anywhere in 2020 [+VIDEO]

Ariel Hochstadt |

It’s not easy to watch VIER online or access your Belgian bank account from outside of Belgium. The problem is that your IP address gives away your foreign location. To reach the content you want, you’ll need a Belgium IP address. With a Belgian IP, you’ll also get Belgian news, Belgium-focused search results on Google,...