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December 26, 2019 by IP Location

How to maintain online privacy โ€“ 10 Quick Tips

Ten Privacy Tips

The issue of online privacy or better said, the lack of it, has become one of the hottest topics on the Internet over the past few years. While there are certain initiatives and actions to introduce dedicated and separate privacy laws, all of this is still in its early stages. In light of this, here are ten quick tips on how to maintain online privacy going...

December 16, 2019 by IP Location

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Launching Holiday 2020, Which will Dominate?

PS5 vs. Xbox Series X

Earlier this Summer, Sony skipped out on a traditional E3 press conference leaving fans wondering what's next on the horizon. In a rather uneventful way, Sony announced its next-generation hardware the PlayStation 5 in April 2019. We didn't get any pictures of the new console or controller. However, Sony did elaborate on the power of the system along with th...

December 15, 2019 by IP Location ยท 1 comments

What is a VPN Passthrough?

VPN Passthrough

A VPN keeps your traffic safe, secure and maintains online privacy. However, the working of a VPN is much more complex then one can imagine. There are multiple components that need to be considered within a VPN and for the smooth functioning of inbound and outbound traffic.

December 5, 2019 by IP Location

Can a VPN Be Hacked?

Can a VPN get hacked?

Privacy-conscious Internet users know that VPNs are a very useful tool to have when interacting with the online world. They are very efficient and effective in keeping your sensitive information safe and private from the outside world. But, even the most secure VPN services can be compromised. With that in mind, can a VPN get hacked and if so, how can it hap...

December 5, 2019 by IP Location

Do Higher FPS Numbers Make You a Better Gamer?

Frames per Second

When the topic of gaming comes about, terms like refresh rates and FPS are ones that most frequently pop up among avid players. Aside from consoles, which usually come with low caped frame rates, PC games can customize their setups and choose monitors ranging anywhere from 60 FPS to 240 FPS. But, what does it exactly mean, and does it affect your performanc...

November 28, 2019 by IP Location

Half-Life: Alyx โ€“ The Pinnacle of VR Gaming so Far?

Half Life Alyx Game

In November 2019, Valve sent shockwaves through the PC gaming community by releasing an announcement trailer for its new Half-Life game, titled Half-Life: Alyx. The long-awaited sequel promises to revolutionize the VR experience, by bringing an exclusively VR product with never before seen features. Although there's not much information yet, the short but co...

November 27, 2019 by IP Location

Is HTTPS enough to protect your privacy?

Does HTTPS protect your Privacy?

Most casual users only take a glance at the green HTTPS padlock when they open up a website, not paying attention to some of the more precise details of the platform itself. In practice, this is most often a good way of telling if a site is safe. But, there's one question that a growing number of privacy-oriented users are asking - as most websites nowadays...

November 23, 2019 by IP Location

How to detect and bypass a transparent proxy?

Transparent Proxy

Proxies sit between an user and the web. It is used to intercept requests from a user, send web requests to the servers and forward the responses from the server to the user. It acts like a web filter or a firewall to enhance network security. Proxies also cache data to speed up the network connection.

November 19, 2019 by IP Location

How to check if Internet is being throttled?

Internet Throttling

Imagining a day without having the Internet. It will be a nightmare for most of us. While the world is constantly on the move, ahead on technology it's even more frustrating when your internet connection lags. A slow internet connection makes you feel like your entire world has suddenly shifted to be slow motion.