Downloading Kodi on a Fire TV Stick isn’t as simple as installing a normal app from the Amazon Appstore. You’ll need to follow a slightly different but still relatively straightforward approach described below. How can I install Kodi on Firestick 4K or 4K Max? We prepared a step-by-step guide to

Does ExpressVPN have a Linux app? Yes, and it’s surprisingly easy to set up; we’ll show you all the different methods. Our step-by-step guides explain how to install ExpressVPN for Linux on Ubuntu, Arch, Linux Mint, and other distros. As Linux only has about a 4% market share¹, many VPNs don’t

HBO Max is available across the Americas, Europe, and parts of Asia, but not everywhere. The US version has the biggest catalog, with around 2,200 movies and 1,200 TV shows (Reelgood, 2025)1. So, content availability depends on your location. I know the headache of staring at the "Not available in

If your CyberGhost account is having trouble with Netflix, there are different methods you can use to safely watch your favorite shows and movies from anywhere without interruptions. These usually involve some sort of configuration to your current settings and connections, which aren’t hard to

The hit show Billions is exclusively available to viewers in Japan. Due to licensing constraints, Netflix provides different content libraries tailored to specific regions. While a VPN can give you a Japanese IP address, hypothetically letting you watch Billions from abroad, you should know that

Shadowhunters is streaming in a few Netflix libraries, but it’s not licensed for broadcast in all regions. You can watch it on Netflix UK, Mexico, and Canada, among others. The platform checks your IP address to determine if the country you’re in is one of the few licensed regions. In theory,

The acclaimed anime series Steins;Gate is now available on Netflix. However, currently, you can only watch it in certain countries, like the UK and Japan, due to licensing rights. The platform knows your location by checking your IP address, which means to watch the show, you would need a UK IP

Licensing agreements mean Sky Sports can only broadcast within the UK and Ireland, so you'll encounter region errors when traveling abroad. I know how much it sucks not being able to stream that live Premier League match you've been looking forward to all week — why should you be punished because

Pornhub has completely blocked access for Texas users because of the state’s strict age verification law. The law forces adult sites to confirm visitors’ age through government-issued IDs or similar methods, but Pornhub refused and shut out all Texas IP addresses instead. That means even adults who

New mandatory age checks have made it much harder for adults to safely and privately watch porn. This forces you to upload sensitive info, like your government ID or facial scans, even if you just want to watch one clip. Even in places where porn is legal, network blocks and ISP restrictions often

The Disney+ library varies by country, and there are still a few places where it isn’t available. While it’s possible to download series and shows to your device before traveling, there are a ton of restrictions placed on this Disney Plus feature. Can you stream Disney+ when in a new country? If

Amazon Prime Video offers a wide variety of movies, TV shows, and originals, but the content depends on your location. Due to licensing agreements and regional restrictions, the Prime Video library varies from country to country. I hate it when streaming services geoblocks the good movies and TV

JioHotstar (in India) is the go-to streaming service for live cricket matches, Bollywood blockbusters, and popular Indian TV shows. So, I was really disappointed when I got hit with the "not available in your region" message while traveling and trying to stream Special Ops and live IPL

Porn is legal in the UK, but you still need to be careful online. Not only can your ISP track and record your adult activities, but the UK’s new age verification legislation has made visiting porn sites much riskier to your privacy. In my tests, I found simply using private browsing mode is no

Watching adult content on Fire Stick isn’t as simple as streaming regular shows and movies. Amazon’s app store blocks porn apps, which pushes some people to sideload unsafe apps. Plus, age verification mandates in countries like the US and UK have made it harder to use adult sites privately. How

BBC iPlayer blocks most VPNs, even if you’re just using one to protect your data online. The platform’s VPN blocks are intended to prevent non-UK viewers from watching content outside the country. Only a few VPNs work with BBC iPlayer. After extensive testing, I found that Private Internet

Many streaming platforms on Roku make money from you by selling your data to advertisers. Not only is this unfair, given the fees you pay, but it’s a huge security risk, particularly since few platforms or advertisers can be trusted to keep your data properly secured. However, a premium VPN can let

Installing ExpressVPN on your Smart TV can be tricky. Not all Smart TVs allow you to install a VPN app directly onto the device. However, using ExpressVPN on your Smart TV is easy if you follow the right steps. My walkthrough guide lets you install ExpressVPN on Smart TVs within minutes. There

Roku doesn’t support VPN apps so using it with ExpressVPN can be tricky. You can’t change Roku’s DNS address settings either. Luckily, there are other methods. This guide shows you multiple ways to set up ExpressVPN on Roku. So, you can easily watch a variety of streaming accounts like Hulu,

Long flights are a great opportunity to catch up on your favorite TV shows or get some work done. Sadly, airplane WiFi networks are laden with restrictions and security risks. A VPN is the natural solution to both of these problems, and thankfully, many of them are easy to get working on your

Grindr doesn’t work in Dubai and other emirates because it’s banned. If you’re traveling and planning on using Grindr, beware that LGBTQIA+ content and apps are blocked and illegal — the UAE is one of the least LGBTQ-friendly places in the Middle East¹. Can you use Grindr in the UAE?