Sviat Soldatenkov February 20, 2026What Is an Obfuscated VPN? How to Bypass CensorshipImagine walking into a bank with a ski mask and a duffel bag. Even if you’re just there to deposit a check, security is going to tackle you. Why?...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 20, 2026What Is VPN Split Tunneling? How to Use a VPN and Local Internet SimultaneouslyIf you use a VPN often, you might have seen this: with your VPN on, you try to print a document on your wireless printer. Nothing happens. Then...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 18, 2026What Is a VPN Kill Switch? How to Prevent Data Leaks When Your Connection DropsImagine you are sitting in a coffee shop with your VPN on, finalizing a sensitive transaction or perhaps downloading a… legally ambiguous file...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 17, 2026Are Free VPNs Safe? Hidden Risks and Better AlternativesThe internet loves a free lunch. But when we speak about online privacy, a free lunch usually means you are the one on the menu. We have all been...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 17, 2026The $5 Question: Are Paid VPNs Worth It in 2026?When it comes to VPNs, there is a universal truth: if you aren’t paying for the product, you are the product. We’ve heard it a thousand times,...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 17, 2026Zero-Log (No-Log) VPNs Explained: How to Tell Which Ones Actually Keep Your Secrets“Zero logs.” “No logs.” “Privacy first.” If you’ve spent more than five minutes shopping for a VPN, you’ve seen these phrases plastered across...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 10, 2026What a VPN Can and Can’t Protect You From in 2026There is a special feeling you get when you toggle that little switch on your VPN app and watch the connection turn green. It’s a mix of relief...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 9, 2026Is Big Brother Watching? The Truth About VPN Effectiveness Against Government Surveillance in 2026We’ve all heard the sales pitch: “Buy a VPN to watch Netflix Japan” or “Get cheaper flights by changing your IP.” It’s light, it’s fun, and it’s...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 4, 2026What Is IKEv2/IPsec? Is It the Best VPN Protocol for Mobile Users?We have discussed the cutting-edge speed of WireGuard and the battle-hardened resilience of OpenVPN. But there is a third player in the “Big...
Sviat Soldatenkov February 2, 2026OpenVPN Explained: TCP vs. UDP and Why It’s Still the Gold StandardFor over 20 years, the OpenVPN protocol has been the backbone of the VPN industry. While newer protocols scream about speed, OpenVPN quietly...
Sviat Soldatenkov January 29, 2026What Is WireGuard? The Modern Standard for VPN Speed and SecurityFor nearly two decades, the VPN industry was married to OpenVPN. It was the reliable, albeit clunky, workhorse that everyone used because, well,...
Sviat Soldatenkov January 23, 2026The Splinternet Hits America: Why Wisconsin and Michigan Want to Ban Your VPN“Politicians who can’t tell the difference between a security tool and a ‘loophole’ shouldn’t be writing laws about the internet.” — Electronic...
Sviat Soldatenkov January 23, 2026The Great Firewall of Pakistan: How It Is Hunting Down Your VPNFor months, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been threatening to pull the plug on “unregistered” virtual private networks. They...
Sviat Soldatenkov January 22, 2026What Does a VPN Hide?If you were to walk down a busy city street shouting your home address, social security number, and a list of your medical conditions through a...
Sviat Soldatenkov January 22, 2026The State of Torrenting in 2026: Why the “Dead” Protocol Is More Alive Than EverRemember the promise that streaming would solve piracy forever? The logic was sound: give people an affordable, convenient library of everything,...
Sviat Soldatenkov January 9, 2026ISP Throttling: Do VPNs Help Streaming?It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday. You’ve just sat down with a pizza, fired up Netflix, and are ready to binge that new series everyone is talking...