Below you’ll find a comprehensive list, updated as of August 2021, of every commercial VPN that publicly offers the WireGuard protocol as a connection option. If you’re looking to use the fastest, most secure modern protocol, these are the virtual private networks you should be looking at. Each month, it seems a new company announces […]
How to Check if Your VPN is Working (3 Easy Tests)
How can you check if your VPN is actually working? There are a few simple tests you can run that can really uncover what’s going on behind the scenes of your virtual private network and whether or not it’s protecting your internet activity like you expect it is. VPNs, or “virtual private networks”, are helpful […]
Best VPN for Torrenting in 2021 (when privacy is paramount)
What is the best VPN for torrenting in 2021? Not every virtual private network allows for P2P torrenting and even those that do often restrict you to specific servers on their network. Having multiple options and a safe, private connection are vital, which is why I’m highlighting these features here. Any good BitTorrent site will […]
Here’s How Amazon Tracks You in 2021 (and how to stop them)
We all know that Amazon tracks our purchases (online), our reading habits (Kindle), our entertainment preferences (Prime Music & Video), our daily requests (Echo) and even our home visitors (Ring). But there are two important questions we need to ask: how exactly is Amazon tracking us? And how do we stop them? Be sure to […]
Is Chrome Password Manager Secure in 2021? (you might be shocked)
Is the Google Chrome Password Manager secure? There’s no denying the convenience of using Google Chrome to remember and autofill your passwords, but there are a few good reasons to consider avoiding this native browser services. Here’s what you need to know. There are people who have heard of password managers but never bothered to […]
Are VPNs Legal in the US?
In short, yes, VPNs are legal in the US. However, using a VPN to try to hide any illegal activities you do can still land you in trouble. Here’s a more nuanced answer to that question, other ways that a virtual private network can be useful in America, and a listing of the best services […]