Most ad blockers sound great on paper, but in reality, many of them barely work. I’ve lost count of how many times I installed a so-called blocker, only to see pop-ups, banners, or YouTube ads still slipping through. Some ad blockers can compromise your online security by tracking and selling your

It's not worth spending hours scrolling through Reddit threads and forums, only to end up with Kodi addons that don't live up to the hype. I've been there myself. One day, the addon works perfectly, the next it's full of broken links and endless buffering. It's even happened that an addon has

Ubuntu, a great Debian-based system, is ideal for beginners to Linux-like operating systems. However, its slower update schedule makes it difficult to stay secure online without a VPN. To make matters worse, not all VPNs provide dedicated apps or strong command-line interface (CLI) support for

If you've ever struggled to find the right subtitles or audio languages on Netflix, you're not alone. In recent years, the platform has made huge progress in terms of subtitle availability, but some shows, especially the older ones, still don’t support many languages. Navigating this maze of

Most free VPNs fail to work reliably with Australian services and platforms. They're either too slow for smooth browsing or streaming or get blocked entirely by local websites — and that’s if you’re even lucky enough to find one with Australian servers. Plus, with Australia's strict surveillance

Apple doesn't allow Kodi in its marketplace, so it's not available in the App Store. 1% of iOS users jailbreak their phones (Help Net Security, 2025)1, which can void their warranty, expose them to online threats, and potentially cause damage to their device (none of which sound fun to me). I also

If you’ve ever tried setting up Real Debrid on Kodi, you’ve probably run into vague guides that skip steps, don’t match your device, or provide little help when something goes wrong. And, while Real Debrid is a legitimate service, I couldn't ignore that it received a legal notice in France and does

Sky Broadband customers often get stuck when the Shield blocks more than just harmful or adult content. A website or forum you rely on every day won’t load, or your kids can’t access something for school. I like to keep my kids protected online just as much as everyone else, but Sky Broadband

Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Warzone can make lobbies feel more like work than fun. Whether you're dropping into the current Black Ops 6 maps like Area 99 or gearing up for Black Ops 7, every lobby feels like a sweat-fest — stacked with high-skill players and little room to breathe. A

Hulu's location errors and VPN blocks are a real headache — even in the US, the platform might suddenly lock you out. Most VPNs get flagged quickly, and many struggle to deliver the fast speeds needed for HD and 4K streaming on the platform from anywhere. With Hulu’s robust anti-VPN measures —

A high-quality gaming VPN can level up your Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) experience. It opens the door to easier bot lobbies, keeps your ping low for smoother matches, and protects you from DDoS attacks. But finding the right VPN for CODM and other Call of Duty titles isn’t easy — most struggle with

Key Takeaways 90% of 117 wearable devices monitor Health & Wellness metrics, making it the most widely tracked data category. 63% of the devices analyzed record location data either through built-in GPS or connected GPS via a smartphone. 23% of the major wearable brands analyzed

Gaming risks and tactics are becoming more sophisticated in the age of AI. Some players use advanced bots to compromise opponents’ performance and secure wins. ISPs are also deploying advanced traffic analysis tools to regulate bandwidth. These, among many other reasons, are making gaming VPNs a

Finding a VPN that works with Netflix is a real challenge, and it’s only getting more frustrating. The platform's sophisticated detection system catches most VPNs instantly, leaving you stuck with an error message or limited to Netflix Originals. Even some well-known providers that claim to work

TikTok's sophisticated detection system spots most VPN connections, which can block access entirely or hurt visibility for content creators. Millions of users and businesses are already cut off in countries where TikTok is banned, and many more in the US could face the same if a nationwide ban

Most VPNs limit the number of devices you can protect, leaving the rest wide open to hackers and surveillance. With the average household having multiple connected devices, that’s plenty of room for snoops to target those closest to you. Many of these VPNs also slow to a crawl when several devices

Free VPNs rarely work with BBC iPlayer. Most lack the technical capabilities to avoid the platform's VPN blocks, and even those that can be successful are usually too slow to stream HD content. Many free VPNs either can't maintain stable connections or offer such limited data that you'll run out

Few free VPNs can securely access Sky Go from anywhere, and those that can have significant limitations. Free VPNs lack the resources to maintain consistent compatibility with platforms known to detect and block VPNs like Sky Go. Others have such slow speeds that HD streaming is

Many free VPNs either block torrenting, leak your data, or significantly slow your connection. Some even log your activity, show intrusive ads, or lack basic security features like encryption or a kill switch. So, my team and I tested 40+ free torrenting VPNs to find the safest ones that allow

To adhere to licensing agreements, Disney+ actively blocks VPNs, so it's challenging to find one for secure online streaming. As a result, many VPNs that work perfectly with other popular content services can't reliably stream Disney+. My team and I tested over 50 VPNs to find the best ones for

The best F1 VPNs offer consistently fast speeds to watch races live in the best available quality from anywhere. However, only a few VPNs reliably work with F1 TV Pro since frequent security updates have rendered most VPNs ineffective or made watching online frustratingly slow. My team and I