A virtual private network, or VPN, is a powerful tool that prevents corporations and cybercriminals from accessing your personal information. When you use a VPN, your data travels to a remote server via a secure connection. The remote server masks your IP address, so it looks like you are accessing

Fans of the DC movies have been looking forward to the premiering of Aquaman. However, due to licensing rights, Aquaman is only available to watch on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. This means that fans outside these regions might miss the action as Arthur fights his way to become the king of

L.A. in the 80s — what a wild time! It’s easy to see how Snowfall had me hooked at episode 1. You can catch up with every Snowfall episode on Hulu, available exclusively to the US. The platform isn’t available anywhere else due to licensing restrictions, so you can’t watch its content outside of

If you're outside Greece, you might not have access to local news sites and banking apps. Your IP address must show that you’re in Greece to unblock these country-exclusive services and get accurate local Google search results. A VPN with servers in the country can easily give you a Greek IP

If you’ve recently moved countries, you might be having trouble with Amazon. Unless you change your Amazon Prime Video country, you can’t make purchases in your local currency. You also might not be able to watch the content you already bought in your previous country. Luckily, changing Amazon

Twin Peaks is available for streaming on Netflix in Brazil. However, if you're not in Brazil, you won't be able to watch it, even with an active subscription. Sites like Netflix use your IP address to determine your location, restricting access based on regional licensing agreements. While using

Enjoying BBC iPlayer is only possible with a UK IP address. Due to regional restrictions, you can’t stream iPlayer movies, shows, and broadcasts abroad. Annoyingly, iPlayer blocklist VPNs too, to prevent viewers from using them to bypass the site’s geoblocks. That means many “great VPNs”

BBC iPlayer’s rich content library is unavailable if you’re outside the UK due to licensing restrictions. Even worse, the platform's VPN blocks often render many services ineffective. So it’s tricky to watch BBC iPlayer while guarding your online privacy in the UK. I found that ExpressVPN’s fast

The Australian Football League is a sporting event that's thankfully accessible in most countries. Some games can even be streamed for free via the 7plus platform. That said, this particular service is only available to those with an Australian IP. A VPN can technically give you an Australian IP

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

When you’re looking to invest in a VPN, lifetime subscriptions seem like a fantastic deal. Imagine getting decades of VPN protection for a heavily discounted, one-time fee. Unfortunately, lifetime subscriptions are packed with problems. They rarely provide any real value, and the VPN often goes

Britbox delivers a top-notch streaming experience, but keep in mind it might keep an eye on what you watch. This could mean seeing more personalized ads and stronger marketing efforts aimed at you. To keep your viewing habits to yourself, consider using a VPN. It'll help keep your online activity

Fans of This Is Us are excited to follow the special triplets as they navigate life. This Is Us is only available on Netflix in Canada, and you can’t watch it if you’re elsewhere. This is because, due to licensing and distribution restrictions, Netflix offers different libraries tailored for

Blade Runner: The Final Cut is now available on Netflix in Canada, and it doesn’t feature in every library. If you search for it in some countries, you may see Not Available where the play button should be, or you may not find it at all. That’s because Netflix uses your IP address to locate you and

It blew my mind to hear that Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and the crew are assembling once again for a Friends Reunion special! However, the show is only available on Max (aka HBO Max), which is exclusive to the US. Max checks your IP address to determine your location, so you can’t watch it

Back to the Future is one of my all-time favorite movies, and I couldn’t wait to watch it when I found out it’s on Netflix. However, not every library has it. The whole Back to the Future trilogy is available on Netflix in a few locations like France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and a couple more. A

Using a free VPN to secure your data while streaming usually means a major compromise in the quality of your connection. While there are plenty of free services out there, most aren’t equipped with the necessary features to let you stream smoothly in HD. Luckily, my testing revealed a select few

I love historical dramas, so I couldn’t wait to watch the new Chernobyl miniseries. It’s available on Max in the US, but you need to buy a subscription in order to stream it. If you’re in Ireland or the UK, you can also watch it on NOW TV, which has a free trial. Unfortunately, if you’re outside of

Hip Hop fans will be delighted to know that The Defiant Ones is now streaming on Netflix. However, it is currently only available on Netflix in the UK due to licensing and broadcasting restrictions. You won’t find it in your Netflix catalog if you are in another region. Hypothetically, a VPN can

Zattoo offers a huge variety of live TV, documentaries, and movies, but it’s only available in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Sites like Zattoo use your IP address to determine your location, so you can only watch it if you’re in a licensed country. A VPN can give you an IP address from one

Sons of Anarchy is one of my favorite shows, and it’s streaming on Netflix. However, it’s only available in a select few libraries, including Canada, France, and the UK, due to licensing and distribution agreements. Sites like Netflix can detect your online location through your IP address, so you