What is DNS and how does it work? By Mike Williams, Nate Drake last updated 11 January 24 VPN The Domain Name System (DNS) is a key web technology, affecting everything from performance to privacy to whether you can access Netflix. But what is it and how does it work?
What is a seed box? By Nate Drake published 8 January 24 Learn how seed boxes work and why you definitely want one for torrenting
VPN vs Remote Desktop By Nate Drake published 8 January 24 Which is better for connecting to the office?
Never was so much owed by so many to so few - a look at the unheralded heroes of the open source world By Nate Drake published 26 December 23 A tribute to the unknown warriors of open source.
Starlink review By Nate Drake published 18 December 23 Recommended Rural internet users rejoice - fast internet's now available for a fair price.
How to manage multiple social media accounts By Nate Drake published 6 December 23 Juggle your social media without fear of the ban hammer
How to crawl a site without getting blocked? 11 tips for Web Scraping By Nate Drake published 28 November 23 Scrape in Safety by following these best practices
What is Web Scraping and how does it work? By Nate Drake published 20 November 23 Learn how to scrape and crawl with the best of them
What is a CAPTCHA solver and how does it work? By Nate Drake published 1 November 23 Learn how a solver can fill out those annoying CAPTCHA challenges for you
ISP proxies vs Datacentre proxies: What's the difference? By Nate Drake published 1 November 23 Power up your proxy knowhow to find which is right for you
How e-commerce teams can use web scraping to monitor prices in near real-time By Nate Drake published 31 October 23 Remain competitive by using price scraping tools
5 ways SMBs can use web scraping to beat the competition By Nate Drake published 31 October 23 Keep your small business competitive with some simple scrapes.
Concerned about Zoom security? Here's how using a VPN can keep you more secure By Adam Marshall last updated 29 September 23 Updated Use Zoom video calling with the peace of mind that VPN encryption gives.
Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator review By Nate Drake published 26 September 23 Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator offers granular endpoint management - if you can get it running.
Trend Micro Apex One review By Nate Drake published 26 September 23 A powerful platform which has some setup and detection issues.
Do Macs have their own built-in VPN? By Christian Rigg last updated 25 September 23 VPN We discuss the built-in capabilities of Mac VPNs and their reliance on third-party VPN providers.
Do I need to download a VPN for my Android phone? By Kieron Allen last updated 25 September 23 VPN We'd seriously recommend a VPN for your Android if you're a regular traveler, access content on the go, or often connect to unsecured Wi-Fi.
Do I need to download a VPN app for my iPhone? By Nicholas Fearn last updated 25 September 23 VPN There are hundreds to choose from in the App Store, but what do VPNs offer iPhone users and do you really need one?
Choosing a VPN: the first step toward protecting privacy By Chris More last updated 25 September 23 Protecting your privacy online doesn’t have to be difficult but picking the right VPN is key.
Can you trust VPN speed tests? By Mike Williams last updated 25 September 23 VPN benchmarks – what do they really mean? We dive deep into the subject here.
Buying a VPN? Here are 8 things to look for By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 25 September 23 Updated We consider the major deciding factors in terms of picking the best VPN for your needs.
Been hacked? This is what you need to do now By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 25 September 23 Security Guide Follow these steps to limit the damage from an attack and get yourself back up and running.
Avoid downloading a bad VPN - these are the warning signs to look out for By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 25 September 23 VPN Don't waste your money or put your security in jeopardy - with so many VPN services to choose from, picking a good one isn't hard.
WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Platform review By Nate Drake published 25 September 23 WatchGuard keeps a vigilant eye on your security - once you get it working.
Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review By Nate Drake published 18 September 23 Gain extra peace of mind with this AV+Firewall solution.