Search results for: “vpn”
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Top 9 Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
If you have a credit or debit card and you have been using it for online transactions, it is likely that your information is out there in cyberspace and someone is trying to use it for financial gain. Have you ever thought about what happens when a website or an app asks for your financial…
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Cyber Security Measures You Should Take When Working Remotely
Digital security is something that needs to be carefully considered by anyone who is involved in remote working, whether that is the employer, client or the employees themselves. This includes those who occasionally work from home instead of commuting to the office, as accessing the business network remotely might lead to issues with security. The…
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Fix: Google Chrome Opening Tabs Automatically on Android
There was a particular geo-restricted app I wanted to download from the Play Store. Since it wasn’t available for my region, I went online to get the APK file. Unfortunately, the one I downloaded was already laced with some nasty adware. Google Chrome kept popping up every now and then with spam links. From sports…
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How to Create a Proxy Server Using SSH
SSH is a powerful tool I have known how to use since I started using Linux from secure shell to tunneling, down to port forwarding etc. One of the interesting features I have come across is creating a proxy server using SSH. This side of the world I’m in is limited at some point to…
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How to Fake Your GPS Location on Your Android Phone
Lots of applications require access to your GPS location these days. While some of these apps actually need location access to function, some developers request this info just for data collection. For geo-restricted apps, you need to fake your location to even make them work at all. Applications not developed for your geographical location are restricted…
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Apple TV 4K Review: An Almost-Perfect, Premium Streaming Box
After years of deciding against getting an Apple TV because of the limitations of Apple products, I got an Apple TV 4K recently. When I needed a streaming box last year, I went for a cheap Android TV box instead. I even wrote a review of XGODY X96 Plus Android TV box. It’s over a…
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Privacy No Longer Exists: A Look at Our Connected World
The recent data breaches (like the Equifax breach) may have you feeling antsy about increasing the amount of privacy you have on the internet. There’s a constant fear that your personal information and data will be stolen at any given moment. You may be operating under the assumption that a combination of better software, a…
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Jailbreak iOS 11 Without a PC & Install Tweaks Without Cydia
Update: This got easier as you don’t need to separately install Cydia. Here’s an updated guide on how to do this. iOS 11 Jailbreak has been out for the past couple of weeks, but it looks very much like the most complicated jailbreak ever. Although it’s the same semi-tethered jailbreak we’ve had to put up…
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How to Use Google Arts & Culture App Outside the US
Google Arts & Culture app has been around for like a year, but it gained more popularity and started trending when a feature that finds your doppelganger in existing artworks was recently added. This feature lets you take a selfie which the app tries to match with existing artworks; it tries to find a portrait…
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Using Your Phone While Travelling: 5 Essential Tips
Mobile phone usage can add a considerable, often unexpected sum to your travel costs, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Take a few simple precautions and you’ll barely have to pay a penny, leaving you free to enjoy your trip without worry. Here are five essential tips for using your phone while travelling.…
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Xiaomi Global ROM vs China ROM: Why I’m Using the China ROM
If you’ve already tried to flash your Xiaomi device, you were probably faced with the dilemma of choosing between the Global ROM or the China ROM. Both work great, and most people outside of China would rather go for the Global ROM. I was using the Global ROM until recently when I decided to unlock the bootloader…
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Apple iPhone X Review: Worth a Thousand Dollars?
The first iPhone was launched 10 years ago and it became a turning point in the history of smartphones. It instantly became the benchmark and other phone manufacturers started following Apple’s direction, getting rid of the numeric keypad to create the modern smartphone. All through these years, the iPhone has been distinctively characterized by its…