NextDNS Review

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NextDNS is a relatively new DNS service with so many benefits that it deserves a spotlight. In this review, I will cover its most important features with an emphasis on what makes it different than traditional DNS services and how it helps to improve security and privacy. NextDNS has been founded in 2019 by two French … Read more

Unlocking Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Password Management

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In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of robust password management cannot be overstated. Passwords serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats, and the need for a secure, convenient, and reliable solution has never been more crucial. In this article, we will delve into … Read more

OpenVPN vs. WireGuard

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WireGuard is a relatively new VPN protocol that has quickly gained popularity among security and privacy enthusiasts. While OpenVPN has been around for many years and it is considered the de facto standard in VPN industry, the question is whether WireGuard can be a better alternative and why. We will cover the most relevant differences and advantages of … Read more

Private Internet Access Review 2023

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Originally published: May, 2020.Updated: December, 2022. Our previous review of Private Internet Access VPN is 4 years old, so an update has been long due. Here it is! Is Private Internet Access a good VPN to use in 2022? PIA has gone through a lot of changes in the past few years, and I will cover most … Read more

Best Browser Addons for Privacy and Security

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All browsers can be a a privacy nightmare by default and the only way to make them more private is to tweak their settings and use addons/extensions that will limit the amount of data and footprints you send to the web. It isn’t only the privacy that can be drastically improved by using certain privacy … Read more

uBlock Origin Firefox add-on is causing DNS leaks with Proxy/VPN add-ons

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While making some tests of Firefox proxy/VPN addons recently, it came as a surprise that all of them share a big problem: DNS leaks. At first, it looked like a Firefox bug introduced recently in version 83, but rolling back to older versions like 80, 81 hasn’t fixed it. Making various changes in about:config made no big … Read more

TunSafe Review (includes free WireGuard VPN service)

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UPDATE: As of May 2020, it seems that only the Netherlands location is available and all other ones have been removed. TunSafe is a very promising new project, consisting of an implementation of the WireGuard VPN protocol in the form of open-source VPN client apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD as well as mobile platforms iOS and Android. What … Read more