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VPN providers often have thousands of servers across the globe – but not all of them own their own servers, control them, or even rent them exclusively.  This comparison will let you know which ones do – and what advantages that bring with it.  What VPNs control their servers? Here’s…

Unfortunately, British TV broadcasters like Channel 4 restrict their online services to UK residents only. However, by using a VPN, you can watch Channel 4 abroad, this includes both live and catch-up TV on All 4. VPN services change your IP address and encrypt all of your internet data,…

If you have important personal or business content such as Intellectual Property on your Windows PC, you may wonder how to ensure that data is secure. If a laptop is lost or stolen, it is possible that thieves could access the contents of the hard drive. The solution is to…

If you have a portable or external hard drive that contains a lot of personal or valuable information, it is vital that you make its contents secure. An external hard drive is an excellent way to back up your data, but it also risks becoming lost or stolen. If this…

Dubai Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is trialing a new iris scanner system to check passengers in for their flights.  The trial has inevitably raised questions about mass surveillance and whether such moves are leading us down an increasingly treacherous path.  [[post-object type=”divider” /]] What’s being trialed? The…

If you backup data to the cloud using a cloud storage service that does not provide end-to-end encryption, it is possible that someone could access your personal data. For this reason, it is essential that you encrypt your data yourself before uploading it. In this guide, we will explain why…

It’s no secret that Facebook’s business model runs on user data. The more features they add, the more information they can gather about your online behavior, shopping habits, and social activities. Now the company has its eyes set on a new target — health data. And the new Facebook smartwatch seems…

It’s hard to remember all of the passwords you use to secure your online accounts – especially if you create strong passwords. Password managers offer a solution by securing your passwords, and LastPass is one of the leading apps out there. But how does LastPass work? Is LastPass secure? And is…

It might seem harmless to postpone a software update, but you could be putting yourself at serious risk by doing so. The number of apps we use on desktop and mobile has exploded over the last decade, and they all need regular system updates. We hear you; software updates are disrupting…