Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection review By Brian Nadel published 2 December 21 A lightweight, affordable alternative to full-featured identity theft protection services
Rock Space AC2100 Extender review By Brian Nadel published 16 November 21 A convenient, affordable AC extender for extending basic Wi-Fi.
UFO VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 12 November 21 VPN UFO VPN makes some appealing claims, but almost none of them are backed up in practice – find our more in our full UFO VPN review.
Bitdefender VPN review By Luke Edwards published 11 November 21 VPN Our full Bitdefender VPN review explores whether the antivirus giant's foray into VPN can really match up to the big guns.
StrongVPN review By Luke Edwards published 9 November 21 With useful apps for just about every device, and good OpenVPN speeds, StrongVPN is a decent contender.
Google Chrome just got a huge speed upgrade — and you can try it now By Imad Khan published 3 November 21 Google has put out a new Chrome update that brings up search results in less than half a second.
Amazon launching internet satellites next year to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink By Imad Khan published 1 November 21 Amazon is set to launch its first two Project Kuiper satellites in 2022. These new orbiting units will make up an internet satellite constellation that will compete with Space X's Starlink.
Facebook is now Meta — why the name change? By Imad Khan published 29 October 21 Facebook has now renamed its umbrella company Meta in what Mark Zuckerberg refers to as part of a new mission for his company around the 'metaverse.' But there's more to it.
Are there any free options for getting a VPN on your Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 While they might be tempting, using a no-fee VPN can come with some serious drawbacks. Here we run them down for Mac users.
So you need a VPN for your Mac – here's what to look for By Kieron Allen published 26 October 21 VPNs aren’t just useful for Windows devices – there are lots of providers that offer equally good services for your Mac.
Is it legal to use a VPN on my Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 VPN Wondering if using a VPN on your Mac will have any legal implications? Here, we run down any issues to keep an eye out for.
How to stay safe online by using a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 25 October 21 VPN Here, we run down a few key ways to stay safe with a VPN on your Mac, from choosing the right service to how to act online.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp back online after massive outage — what we know By Imad Khan published 4 October 21 For billions of users, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Oculus VR are back up after a major outage on October 4 made the services inoperable for six hours.
The best France VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 4 October 21 VPN Whether you're a resident or you're simply visiting, using a France VPN can both keep you protected online and access more content.
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 29 September 21 The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
The best Italy VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 23 September 21 VPN An Italy VPN is perfect for residents and visitors alike – avoid surveillance, access more streaming content, and stay anonymous.
Google VPN: all you need to know about the Google One feature By Mo Harber-Lamond published 20 September 21 VPN The new Google VPN is officially part of Google One, so here we run down its essential features and see how it compares to the old guard.
Researcher predicts major solar storm could lead to 'internet apocalypse' By Kenneth Seward Jr. published 8 September 21 Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi, assistant professor at the University of California, presents data detailing the potential threat of Solar Storms on the internet.
How to set up a VPN on any device By Mo Harber-Lamond published 2 September 21 Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone... You name it, we've got the guide. Here, we'll run down how to set up a VPN on any device you own.
Google Calendar will now tell you how much time meetings suck from your life By Imad Khan published 1 September 21 Google has announced a new feature for Calendar called Time insights. The feature will give users data on how much time meetings and events take from their work schedule.
How to block spoilers on social media By Tom Pritchard published 27 August 21 You can avoid spoilers for the latest movies and TV shows without needing to cut out social media. Here's how to block them.
Nest Cam review By Jason Carpenter published 24 August 21 Editor\'s Choice As the successor to Dropcam, the Nest Cam Indoor continues to set the standard for wireless home security cameras.
Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender review By Brian Nadel published 20 August 21 The Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender offers good-enough performance for a low price, with features that make it a better buy than you might expect.
Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender review By Brian Nadel published 18 August 21 The Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender offers convenience and easy setup, but does it have the performance that you need?
Your Wi-Fi router could tell everyone where you live — here's what you can do about it By Paul Wagenseil published 9 August 21 Home gateway routers often reveal their users' addresses on the internet, thanks to an unwise formatting decision made more than 20 years ago.
Firefox is bleeding users — 46 million lost in three years By Kenneth Seward Jr. published 9 August 21 A new report indicates that Firefox has bled millions of users over the past three years, ceding users to Chrome and Safari.
Each online account eats a ton of your time each year — and these take the most By Paul Wagenseil published 6 August 21 Each website you create an account with ends up wasting about 90 minutes of your time every year with emails, texts and phone calls, researchers have found.
Apple confirms it will start scanning iCloud and Messages to detect child abuse images By Imad Khan published 5 August 21 Apple has confirmed that it will begin scanning user's photos against a child abuse database before uploading them to iCloud.
Best Roblox VPN: unblock Roblox and get access in banned countries By Mo Harber-Lamond published 5 August 21 VPN A Roblox VPN is the easiest way to get access in countries where the game is banned. Here are our top five best Roblox VPNs today.
SpaceX could be working on a ‘ruggedized’ Starlink dish for cars boats and planes By Tom Pritchard published 5 August 21 Starlink could get a hardier dish for more extreme conditions, including planes, boats, and cars.