A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a simple app that’s purpose is to enhance your online security and privacy. VPNs encrypt your traffic and send your online activity through one of their private servers. This process hides your IP address and other identifiable data, like your location, browsing

Hulu offers a rich and varied library of shows and movies, but the platform is only available to viewers in the US. This is due to licensing agreements, which restrict Hulu’s content to within US borders. It also works in Japan, but it has different content. A VPN can let you change your virtual

There’s nothing more frustrating than logging in to your HBO Max account and seeing an error message like “Not in Service Area”, “VPN detected”, or “Max is not available in your region”. If you’re in a supported country and you’re still getting an error, there are some fixes you can try. I’ve

American History X is one of the best movies of the century, and from time to time, I need to watch it again. It’s currently available on Netflix, but it’s only available in a limited number of countries, like the UK and Japan, due to licensing agreements. A VPN can technically provide you with

The Annual Kennedy Center Honors streams on Paramount+ in the US in December. It’s available live on streaming platforms that offer CBS, such as Sling TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV. But these platforms are exclusive to the US, so you can’t watch their content outside the country

After two critically acclaimed seasons, the long-awaited third season of Top Boy is here on Netflix in the UK and dozens of other regional libraries. Unfortunately, distribution and licensing rights mean that Netflix shows different content in different countries (which sometimes even applies to

Accessing your US banking or social media accounts abroad can be challenging due to geographical restrictions. If you live in Massachusetts, you may also be frustrated by the fact that few VPNs offer servers there, interfering with your ability to stream local TV securely. A VPN with servers in

Some popular Crunchyroll titles might be unavailable when traveling outside the US. Crunchyroll tailors its content offerings in different regions because of specific licensing agreements. For example, the entire library of anime and manga content is limited to the US. Though a VPN can provide

A foreign IP address is the reason you can't get full access to Liberian websites since they block users who don’t have a Liberia IP. So, you can't use your favorite local news or banking apps while abroad. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to get a Liberia IP from anywhere. A VPN with servers in

If you’re outside Poland, you’ve probably noticed that you can’t can’t access or use some Polish services or apps. For example, you might have trouble accessing your Polish bank portal, bill-paying services, or regional news. Many websites look at your IP address to find out where you are. Some

Gladiator is streaming on Netflix, but its availability is limited to certain countries (like the UK). Netflix determines your location through your IP address, which means you can only watch it if you're in a region where it's licensed for streaming. While a VPN can give you an IP address from

A free gaming VPN seems like a great idea, but you can rarely achieve low enough ping (or fast enough speeds) using one. Most have congested servers that actually increase your ping, while others have data caps that don’t even cover an hour of online gaming. That’s not to say that you can’t find a

RTE Player’s full library is only available in Ireland. Because of its licensing agreements, you can’t watch all of its content from abroad. Instead, you can only watch some shows, documentaries, and news. The service checks your IP address to determine whether to show you selected programming or

WireGuard is fast and secure, but it has some fundamental privacy concerns. It temporarily stores your IP address until the next reboot and uses static IPs, which isn't ideal. On the other hand, OpenVPN is better for security and privacy but much slower — so that’s why many users turn to

Important update since this report was published: DASAN Zhone Solutions sent us their comment on the report. We attach it "as is" at the end of this page. Overview: We executed an all-encompassing evaluation of a variety of GPON home routers. It is known that a significant number of

If you’ve never heard of Usenet, you are certainly not alone. This amazing communication platform is still kept tightly under wraps by the community of people who use it. Even though it came before things like the World Wide Web, blogs, online forums, and social media, Usenet has been quietly

A double VPN (also called multi-hop) is an advanced VPN feature that encrypts your traffic twice, providing extra protection when handling highly-sensitive data. Routing your data through a single VPN server is usually enough to keep your online activity confidential. However, certain professions

Some porn sites can be risky to use, with ads and trackers that log your data. Adult content creators and local ISPs can also restrict content so it’s unavailable in the UK. However, ISP blocks and privacy aren’t issues if you watch porn with a VPN. Additionally, while the proposed UK porn ban

It's frustrating that PlayStation locks your region when you create your account. So you need to make another to access geo-restricted games and streaming apps. Luckily, there's an easy way to change your virtual location. A VPN is a simple app that makes it seem like you’re accessing PS content

Since Samsung Smart TVs switched to Tizen OS, they no longer have native VPN support. It's now become impossible to watch all my favorite movies and TV shows on the big screen. So, I decided to test different methods of installing a VPN on my Samsung TV and finally found some that work. The

You’re in the middle of an intense firefight in Skull Town on Apex Legends. Your Lifeline squadmate is down. You rush to get her banner to a Respawn Beacon in the Thunderdome. You see the little green diamond marking the beacon, and, suddenly, your game drops. Thanks to lag, your battle royale