Privacy

neeva search

Neeva Search: A Work-in-Progress, AI-based Google Search Alternative

Neeva has been acquired by Snowflake, and its public facing search engine is now sunset. Is Neeva the AI-powered Google search alternative we’ve all been looking For? Let’s find out. Our dependency on search engines is way more than we actually realize. Personally, I’m close to screwed if not for the search box. I use…

private dns

What is Private DNS? How to set Custom DNS on iOS and Android?

DNS is still a lesser known thing for an average internet user. So, let’s check what’s Private DNS, it’s benefits, and how to set it up on iOS and Android. In today’s digital age, privacy is more important than ever. With the constant invasion of our personal information through various online platforms, it’s essential to…

samsung max vpn

What is Samsung Max VPN, Is it Safe? And a few Alternatives.

Samsung Max VPN is not just a VPN but also has a built-in data saver. It has a free version, and this VPN comes preinstalled on some Samsung devices in select markets. Let’s explore it more in this overview. VPNs are complicated products, and most ‘free’ are bad ones with some rare exceptions. In short,…

can VPNs be tracked

Can VPN be tracked? And How to Maximize Annoymity With 4 Easy Steps.

Let’s see how you can be tracked while using a VPN and best practices to enhance anonymity. Ryan Lin, a Massachusetts resident never would have thought the FBI would knock on his door one day. He was caught cyberstalking and torturing his former roommate Jennifer Smith using a ‘no-logs’ PureVPN, which cooperated with the FBI….

avast secureline vpn review

Avast Secureline VPN Review: Testing, Results, and Verdict

Let’s help you take the right call with this Avast (Secureline) VPN review. VPNs can be tracked. Though it’s not ideal to start a VPN review with the preceding line, that’s the truth. VPNs are for general internet safety, and not created for 100% anonymity, often sought by high-profile spies or cybercriminals. Straightaway, Avast VPN…

Is DuckDuckGo Safe? How Does It Make Money?

Is DuckDuckGo Safe? How Does It Make Money?

Read on to know how safe you’re when using DuckDuckGo than with Google Search. Privacy is the primary selling point of DuckDuckGo. This ‘safe’ search engine assures to shield us from the privacy intrusions of big techs like Google and Facebook. But we never pay for the search engines, tempting the developers to find another…

proxy vs vpn

Proxy vs VPN: A Pin-Point Comparison and Risks of using Free Services

They work same on many fronts but have significant points of difference. Let’s settle this out: Proxy vs VPN, once and for all. The primary motive is to hide the IP address. Proxy and VPN both do this but in quite different ways. In addition, there is an abundance of free proxy and VPN servers…

itopvpn review

iTopVPN review: Hands-On Testing of the VIP Subscription

This iTopVPN review is about hands-on testing of its paid plan, the security features, and an overall open-minded commentary for you to make the right call. It’s easy to doubt a new VPN company as less secure. Because whatever we see and read all over the internet comes with its own agenda. And a new…

AdGuard VPN Review

AdGuard VPN Review: Hands-On Testing To Check Before Paying

Stay tuned for this detailed AdGuard VPN review to check how a VPN performs coming from a world-famous adblocker brand. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) isn’t just for privacy and security. In fact, most users use it for entertainment, social media, and news. However, its importance in giving a safe and anonymous internet is something…

opera VPN: how to use and a short review

How to Use Opera Free VPN: A Short Review with Performance Testing

Let’s check out the free Opera VPN to see its worth with speed and performance tests. First things first: this is about Opera’s free VPN (though it has a paid version). And in most cases, free doesn’t go well with cybersecurity applications. Because nothing comes free. Whether we see it or not, there is a…