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How to use anonymous credit cards
How to use anonymous credit cards
Cybersecurity 6 min read

How to Use an Anonymous Credit Card to Avoid Online Payment Risks

Protecting your financial identity online has been a goal for a long time. With over $1.59 billion lost to payment-related frauds, many users are turning to alternative solutions like an anonymous credit card. According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports of credit card fraud continue to rise, so you need stronger consumer protections and secure payment methods. These tools promise more privacy and fewer risks during online purchases. But how do they work and are they really secure? This guide will walk you through everything.

Sep 1
Is Viu Available in USA
Is Viu Available in USA
Entertainment 7 min read

Is Viu Available in USA? Here’s How to Watch Viu Safely

Viu fans in the United States run into the same wall: a message with regional restriction. So, is Viu available in the USA? Not directly. Viu and Viu TV focus on Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The rest of countries are geo restricted because of licensing agreements. The workaround many viewers use is a VPN to watch with a Hong Kong server, which gives a Hong Kong IP address for watching ViuTV or streaming ViuTV. In this article, we’ll show easy and practical steps for phones, smart TV, apple TV, and more, plus when to avoid a free VPN and how a premium VPN like VeePN helps.

Aug 30
How to Check if ISP Is Blocking Websites and How to Unblock Them
How to Check if ISP Is Blocking Websites and How to Unblock Them
Good to know 11 min read

How to Check if ISP Is Blocking Websites and How to Unblock Them

Supposing you wish to open a certain website. You type its address, click search, and… your browser reports an error message. The Internet connection seems fine, but you cannot access the desired content. Unpleasant, right? One of the potential reasons you do not have access to a particular website is that it is blocked by your Internet service provider (ISP).

Updated: Aug 29
VPN for Valorant
VPN for Valorant
Entertainment 11 min read

VPN for Valorant – How to Choose and Use for Gaming Without Limits

Valorant has become one of the most popular multiplayer online games, with almost 25 million active players and over 63 million hours watched on Twitch. But despite its vast server network and advanced security features, the game comes with certain privacy-related issues. Looking for a decent solution to reduce ping time, avoid geographical limitations, and prevent privacy challenges when playing Valorant? Read along to find out how to address these problems with the help of a reputable VPN service.

Updated: Aug 29
How to watch Hero World Challenge
How to watch Hero World Challenge
Entertainment 5 min read

How to Watch Hero World Challenge

The Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods and featuring a field of top golfers, is golf action every December. Whether it’s the matchups, the shots or Tiger’s return to form, fans around the world don’t want to miss a minute. For viewers in Europe and elsewhere outside the US, streaming can be tricky due to broadcast rights and georestrictions. Below we’ll guide you through the most reliable ways to follow every hole live, provide all the information you need about the event including schedule, coverage and broadcast and tee times and how VeePN can make it seamless and secure.

Aug 29
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Mushoku Tensei how to watch
Mushoku Tensei how to watch
Entertainment 7 min read

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Where to Watch

In case you are an anime fan, you must have heard about Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, a fantasy isekai show that took the genre to a new level with the great story-telling and beautiful animation, with incredible detail in the animation and the story-telling. Season 2 is a continuation of the heavy first season, and Rudeus Greyrat continues his adventure in a world of magic and monsters, as well as moral ambiguity. The twists and turns of the story and the animations are interesting to watch in this series, no matter the character development or the world-building by itself. There is one thing certain, that you are not going to want to miss it. However, depending on the location you are, it can be difficult to stream this popular series. The audience may identify various means of watching the series, such as streaming, free trials, etc.

Aug 29
What is Hyphanet
What is Hyphanet
All about VPN 7 min read

Is Hyphanet Safe? What You Need to Know About the Decentralized Network

Hyphanet (formerly Freenet) is a decentralized, peer-to-peer platform for anonymous communication, file sharing and uncensorable publishing. The original Freenet was powered by the freenet core, the underlying software that enables decentralized applications and network functionality. Over time the project evolved, with Freenet Hyphanet development builds introducing ongoing improvements and technical optimisations. Hyphanet has been under development since 2000 with regular updates and enhancements that reflect its active and living nature. Built with strong encryption and a distributed architecture based on computer science research into distributed, peer-to-peer networks, Hyphanet uses the Freenet Client Protocol (FCP) to communicate with the network, allowing seamless data exchange between client applications and the decentralized system. Its optimised structure minimises data requests and maximises repository efficiency, resulting in better performance and security. It’s a refuge for privacy advocates, journalists and users who want to bypass censorship. But is it really safe?

Aug 29
Perfect forward secrecy
Perfect forward secrecy
Uncategorised 8 min read

Perfect Forward Secrecy: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Privacy

In a world of cyber surveillance and data breaches, protecting your online communications has never been more important. One of the most powerful tools in the cybersecurity arsenal is Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS): a protocol enhancement that ensures even if your encryption keys are compromised, your past conversations can’t be decrypted and your privacy remains intact. But how does it work and why should you care?

Aug 29
Is Screen Mirroring Safe
Is Screen Mirroring Safe
Cybersecurity 8 min read

Is Screen Mirroring Safe? Risks, Safety Tips, and How to Stay Protected

Screen mirroring has become a convenient tool for many, whether you’re streaming a video from your phone to your TV or sharing a presentation wirelessly during a meeting. This tech enables users to project the content from one device to another in real-time, usually via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Many users prefer screen mirroring for the enhanced visibility and usability provided by a larger display. Devices often need to be on the same network for seamless mirroring, which can have security implications. But with all its practicality, a pressing question arises: is screen mirroring actually safe?

Aug 29
Is BTC traceable?
Is BTC traceable?
Cryptocurrency 7 min read

Is BTC Traceable?

Bitcoin is often thought to be anonymous, but take a closer look and you’ll see it’s not. Every BTC transaction is recorded on its public blockchain. This public blockchain is a public ledger called the Bitcoin blockchain which records all transactions transparently and is accessible to anyone. Wallets use pseudonyms: strings of addresses rather than real world identities, but every transaction is visible and traceable on the public ledger. The anonymity of Bitcoin is a myth, as the transparency of the public ledger allows authorities and investigators to trace transactions and link them to individuals. As blockchain analytics tools get better the pseudonymity of BTC is getting eroded.

Aug 29
Worst Apps for Privacy Concerns
Worst Apps for Privacy Concerns
Digital privacy 7 min read

The 10 Worst Apps for Privacy Concerns

We’ve all seen it — you finish browsing on one app, then see an ad selling something you’ve just looked at. Magic? No, ad targeting. While convenient, it also raises questions as to what extent apps’ invasion of our data can go — some nosy apps may know all there is to know about you. So, let’s see who a real tattletale is and what you can do to stay safe. 

Updated: Aug 29