2025 has been the year Australia moved from talk to action: Parliament passed a national Digital ID Act, regulators ran public trials, and the Social Media Minimum Age amendment to the Online Safety Act requiring platforms to verify users’ ages is taking effect in December. What does that mean for you and your privacy? And… Read more.
Author: Sviat Soldatenkov
Sviat is a tech writer at Outbyte with an associate degree in Computer Science and a master’s in Linguistics and Interpretation. A lifelong tech enthusiast with solid background, Sviat specializes in Windows and Linux systems, networks, and video‑streaming technologies. Today, he channels that hands‑on expertise into clear, practical guides—helping you get the most out of your PC every day.
Looking for the best free VPN in 2025 that won’t sell your data or waste your time? In this article, we’ll break down which truly free VPNs protect privacy, what limits to expect, and which no-cost options work best for Android, iPhone, streaming, torrenting, and everyday browsing, so you can pick a safe VPN and… Read more.
2025 has been notable—if not revolutionary—for the UK’s privacy in both regulation and tech departments: the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) and its age assurance rules are already in force, and Whitehall has started pushing a program for UK digital ID cards—GOV.UK Wallet—that ministers say will (at the very least) be used for things like… Read more.
More and more governments and big platforms around the world are shifting toward forcing users to verify their identities when using online services, rolling out mandatory digital ID plans and biometric age checks—and at a faster pace than ever. Whether it’s for safety (as they usually justify these developments) or simply for more control, we’ll… Read more.
Tor vs VPN: The Tor Project, best known for Tor Browser and Orbot, has quietly rolled out its beta VPN. Is it a game-changer that will reshape the VPN industry or just another ordinary tool? I tried the app myself and am now ready to explain what Tor VPN is, how it differs from traditional… Read more.
VPN Use Keeps Growing in 2025 VPN use keeps climbing in 2025 as privacy awareness, streaming demand, and censorship push people straight into the arms of providers. Top10VPN reports record-high growth in VPN demand—827% in 2025 for the U.S. alone. In this data-driven article, I use the latest global VPN usage statistics from 2025 to… Read more.
Introduction Surfshark has recently announced a significant infrastructure upgrade, adding VPN servers with 100 Gbps bandwidth capacity in Amsterdam. It’s a huge leap from industry-standard 10 Gbps servers and a technical milestone that matters. No, your laptop won’t suddenly gain faster internet on its own, but this level of server capacity improves the steadiness and… Read more.
Introduction There are many types of VPN that can be used for different jobs—from simple privacy protection and remote access to connecting offices or even self-hosting servers. Knowing how to apply them helps you choose the right solution for home use, business networks, or advanced setups. This guide explains the different types of VPN, their… Read more.
Introduction A VPN creates a secure tunnel between your device and the internet, hiding your IP and encrypting traffic. It’s a quick way to increase the level of online privacy, protect family devices, and access geographically blocked content. This is your simple guide on how to set up a VPN at home and get started…. Read more.
Introduction Did you ever fire up your VPN only to find it won’t connect? That’s VPN blocking at work. Across the globe – from strict governments to streaming giants—VPNs face roadblocks. In this article, we’ll dig into where and why VPNs get blocked and explore common VPN bypass tricks (hello, stealth protocols and obfuscation). Also,… Read more.