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All about VPN 8 min read

How To Check If Your VPN Is Working? Here’s How You Can Test Your VPN

When choosing a VPN, you’re sure it’ll give you maximum protection online. Which, unfortunately, may not always be the case. Sometimes things go wrong, and IP leaks happen, for example. Not cool. So at some point, you may ask yourself: "Is my VPN working?" Along the way, many other questions pop up. How can you make sure that your VPN is working properly, shielding your data the way it’s supposed to? What other problems can a VPN have? And, most importantly, how to fix them? Read along to find out.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Aug 14

Does Alexa Really Listen to You? Unraveling the Truth about Listening, Data Collection, and Privacy

Digital privacy 10 min read

Does Alexa Really Listen to You? Unraveling the Truth about Listening, Data Collection, and Privacy

If you use Amazon Echo or any other device that supports Alexa (or consider using one in the future), you might get a bit worried because of numerous privacy concerns around it. Many believe that Amazon’s voice assistant spies on users, records too much data, and listens to private conversations for advertising purposes. But are those concerns reasonable? Read on to find out whether Alexa is always listening and how to prevent it.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jul 30

What Is My Port Number and How To Find It?

All about VPN 5 min read

What Is My Port Number and How To Find It?

Has an application ever asked you to open a specific port to ensure proper operation? The port number is a way of identifying an application on a specific network, but before you can open the right port, you need to know your own port number. This guide will take you through how to find your port number.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jul 26

Cybersecurity 9 min read

What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?

Do you know what lies behind the seamless flow of data from one device to another? Enter Server Message Block (SMB), the unsung hero of data transfer. This powerful protocol sets the rules for your device to send and receive information with ease. But what exactly is SMB and how does it work? Read on to find out.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jul 18

Cybersecurity 9 min read

How to Block Websites on Chrome: 7 Easy Methods for Secure Web Browsing

Surfing the web is always an adventure. You can face numerous threats online like phishing, malware, scams, inappropriate content and so on. As these threats keep evolving and hackers are becoming smarter, safeguarding your family and yourself from these risks is a wise decision. If you’re using Google Chrome as your web browser, we’ve got good news for you: there are 7 proven methods on how to block websites on Chrome. In this article, we’ll describe each of them and share with you an extra pro tip on how to advance your cyber security even further.

VeePN Research Lab

Jul 9

How To Delete Cookies on iPhone: Guide for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox

Good to know 6 min read

How To Delete Cookies on iPhone: Guide for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox

Did you know that every time you land on a website and accept its cookies, small pieces of your data allow those sites to track you? Without proper management, this may result in certain problems, leaving info about your activity here and there across the web. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to remove cookies and other browsing data from your device on a regular basis. Read on to find out how to delete cookies on iPhone and discover some additional tips to stay private online.

VeePN Research Lab

Jul 8

IKEv2 IPsec Protocols Explained: What It Is and Why You Need It

All about VPN 7 min read

IKEv2 IPsec Protocols Explained: What It Is and Why You Need It

VPN protocols are responsible for the most crucial aspects of your VPN connection, including its stability, speed, security, and encryption. Today, quite a few tunneling protocols meet the highest standards, being both reliable and fast. One of those unique solutions is IKEv2/IPsec. If you want to learn more about the benefits of this protocol and compare it to its main...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jul 5

Safari's Private Browsing: How to Use It and How Secure Is It Really?

Digital privacy 11 min read

Safari’s Private Browsing: How to Use It and How Secure Is It Really?

If you’re looking to enhance your online privacy on an iOS or macOS device, one of the most obvious options is to use the Safari private browsing mode. Once you open a private window or tab in your browser, it will prevent your search history from being recorded and won’t store cookies on the websites you visit. But does it make you completely private? Read along to find out whether Safari private browsing is really safe, how to activate or disable it, and what else you can do to hide your digital footprint from unwanted monitoring.

VeePN Research Lab

Jul 3

All about VPN 8 min read

9 Effective VPN Alternatives: When to Use Them

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are definitely a good solution for accessing various content securely online. However, a good VPN can be costly, difficult to use or just not something you're looking for. That’s why many users search for viable VPN alternatives. But finding the right solution can turn into a serious quest. To help you out, we’ve prepared a detailed list of some common solutions that can be a good substitution for a legacy VPN app. Overviews of each alternative, pros and cons, and what purposes they can serve — you'll find all this information one scroll below!

VeePN Research Lab

Jun 19

How to Hide Your IP Address? Unveiling the Most Effective Practices

Digital privacy 14 min read

How to Hide Your IP Address? Unveiling the Most Effective Practices

Your IP address is not just a set of numbers identifying your devices on the web. It’s also a piece of your online identity that can be easily traced, exposing your digital footprint, physical location, and other confidential data. So if you value your privacy, making this information invisible to snoopers, hackers, advertisers, and other third parties is vital. Read on to find out how to hide your IP address and protect yourself from unwanted monitoring.

VeePN Research Lab

May 28

Cybersecurity 9 min read

What is Doxxing? Everything Yon Need to Know, with Examples

Doxxing refers to the act of publicly revealing private or identifying information about an individual without their consent, often with malicious intent. This can include sharing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or other personal details, potentially leading to harassment or other harm. Unfortunately, today it is challenging to avoid data leaks — even if you carefully hide your data and share it with a particular circle of people. This is because cybercriminals have become very greedy - now publicly available information is not too valuable, so they resort to buying personal data, account passwords, credit cards. In this article, we'll explain what is doxxing in detail and provide relatable examples.

Conspiracy

Updated: May 24

Cryptocurrency 12 min read

The Safest Way to Buy Cryptocurrency

If you’re new to crypto trading, you probably wonder what you should start with. Perhaps you pick the most promising token first? Or is it worth kicking off with the choice of a relevant exchange platform? Of course, it all matters a lot when buying cryptocurrency. However, your safety should always be your number one priority. The thing is that...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Mar 26

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