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

Steam only lets you change your region if it detects an IP address from that region. The current system lets you play any games you own while you’re traveling, but you’ll only be able to see the Steam store for the region you’re in. The easiest way to change your Steam location is to use a

Most free VPNs don’t have the features or hardware to work with BBC iPlayer in the UK. Even if you find one with servers in the UK that actually work with iPlayer, you’ll likely have data and bandwidth limits that make reliable streaming unfeasible. After testing 60+, my team and I found a few

Many streaming websites have had the “Putlocker” name over the years, and the reason why is the same as the reason why you need a VPN to use them safely – much of the content on Putlocker is illegal to stream in lots of countries. It can be hard to know which files on Putlocker are legitimate

Private torrent trackers provide the safest downloads and have the best content, but getting access to a private tracker can be tricky. My team and I tested the most popular private trackers to find out which ones are worth getting an invite for. I only shortlisted trackers that have exclusive

Watching your favorite content on your phone or laptop is good, but not quite the same as watching on a large screen using an Apple TV. Unfortunately, most VPNs can't be installed directly onto your Apple TV, but there are some ways around this. To get a VPN on your Apple TV, you need to find

It’s hard to find a VPN that’s fully compatible with Chrome OS. Glitchy Android apps don’t cut it; you need an app that's optimized for your device. The good news is that I’ve done all the hard work for you to find a VPN that works with your Chromebook, hassle-free.  I tested over 300 VPNs to

You can watch Murdoch Mysteries online for free on CBC Gem if you’re in Canada. The platform is available exclusively in this country for licensing reasons. If you try to stream it from abroad, it will detect your location based on your IP address, and you won’t be able to watch its

Lifetime VPN subscriptions look like a phenomenal deal, one fee for a lifetime of secure online access. So, does IPVanish offer users this amazing option? No, it doesn’t and with good reason. If it seems too good to be true, that’s because it is. Lifetime subscriptions come riddled with issues,

Deleting a TikTok account is easy, but losing your password, email address, or device can make it a bit more complicated. If you don’t have your account info, don’t worry — I will show you how to delete your TikTok account on any device even without your password, email, or phone. It’s worth

Snapchat's selfie filters, quirky lenses, and funky stickers keep us entertained. All the better that these potentially embarrassing 'Snaps' disappear in a few seconds. The automatic deletion policy is what made Snapchat famous (and popular). If you're still scared of embarrassing

Since the Edward Snowden leaks revealed the extent to which government bodies can monitor and gather data on users all over the world, it's more important than ever to take steps to protect your privacy. But with the number of different threats out there, you may struggle to figure out where to

During my four years working at Google, I was amazed by the extent of the information the company has on its users. To create this article, I also spoke with 14 engineers currently working at Google, so you can understand what Google knows about your gender, age, and home and work addresses -