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.

4 Reasons Buying a Lifetime VPN is the Biggest Mistake You Can Make

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There are some VPN Providers that have begun offering a lifetime subscription to their members. This is either in addition to the usual month/year/2-year options, or the only available option. On paper, the lifetime membership looks like a “can’t miss deal”. As a consumer you pay a slightly higher, one-time membership fee, and then you...

5 Reasons Buying a Lifetime VPN Could Be a Huge Mistake

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7 VPN Vendor Websites’ SSL Certificates are About to Expire

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Staying safe online is a priority for most users, and there are numerous actions you can take to achieve this. Antivirus software, VPNs, and firewalls work alongside user vigilance to cut the risks to privacy while surfing the web. But, one of the tools users rely on to support their vigilance is about to disappear....

DON’T LET THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HACK OUR COMPUTERS – STOP THE CHANGES TO RULE 41

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What is rule 41 and how does it affect you, living outside the U.S? Rule 41 authorizes federal magistrate judges to issue warrants for law enforcement searches and seizures. But it contains an important limitation: it requires the government to get a warrant from a judge in the jurisdiction where they want to conduct the...

Shadowsocks vs. VPNs — Everything You Need to Know

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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....

NordVPN No Logs Policy – We Checked and the Rumors Are True

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Most top-rated VPN providers claim to have a strict no-logs policy – but can you really trust them? With little to no evidence, we don’t blame you for being hesitant to take nothing but a VPN provider’s word when it comes to the security of your sensitive personal data. has always claimed to have a...

Your Private Data Is Up for Sale – With the Blessing of The US Senate

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The US Senate has voted to allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to sell the web browsing histories and geolocation data of their customers to advertisers and partner companies. Yes, you read that right, your privacy is up for sale with the support of the US Senate. Nothing, it seems, is sacred, or private, anymore. So...

How to Watch Garcia vs Easter Jr. on July 28th for FREE

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On July 28, one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. At 3:25pm PST, the build-up to the Lightweight Unification Fight between Garcia and Easter Jr. begins. With an undercard that includes Luis Ortiz vs Razvan Cojanu, this is sure to be a...

How to Watch the F1 German Grand Prix from Anywhere

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Adrenaline levels are rising ever since the launch of the F1 Grand Prix 2018. You can hear the roar of the engines firing. You can smell the burnt tires. You can feel your heart pound every time the racers pass in front of you when finishing a lap. All that excitement is coming to the...

The Best VPNs to Stay Safe from Hackers

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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...