In the latest move to legislate online safety, the UK government’s implementation of age verification requirements has triggered a fundamental shift in how people access content. While intended to protect minors, these rules have inadvertently pushed thousands of adults toward privacy tools—chief among them, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Whether you’reRead More →
The UK’s recent enforcement of the Online Safety Act has sparked an unprecedented spike in VPN sign-ups, as internet users seek to bypass new age verification requirements and preserve their online privacy. Age checks trigger a VPN surge In late July, platforms like Reddit and Pornhub began implementing mandatory ageRead More →
ProtonVPN is excited to announce the release of its new and improved Linux app, designed specifically for users who value privacy and security. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, the new Proton VPN Linux app offers a more intuitive interface and a wider range of advanced features to protect yourRead More →
If you were unaware, Microsoft has been developing a built-in virtual private network (VPN) feature, called (obliquely) Microsoft Edge Secure Network. Currently only available in Microsoft Edge Canary releases, the feature launched with 1GB of data but this has now been upgraded to 15GB of free VPN access. You canRead More →
Ivacy VPN announces partnership with Internxt encrypted cloud storage service, but is this likely to attract new customers?Read More →
Premium VPN provider NordVPN has recently had its speed compared with other services – and won. But how did this happen, and is NordVPN really the fastest VPN? By embracing the Wireguard protocol, NordVPN has developed a superfast connection protocol called NordLynx. But how much faster does that make NordVPNRead More →
CyberGhost VPN has launched a new feature: a dedicated IP address, intended to provide reliable access to IP-restricted networks. VPNs typically have the same set of features across the board. “VPN A” will boast a price, a number of connections, support for so many operating systems; “VPN B” will tryRead More →
Security software publisher BullGuard, best known for its desktop and mobile antivirus and internet security suites, has entered the VPN market with BullGuard VPN. Boasting over 2000 BullGuard VPN servers in 16 countries, the service is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and comes in one, two, and threeRead More →
The TikTok storm shows no sign of abating, despite the recent news that the Trump administration will allow Oracle and Walmart to partner the social network in the USA. Despite this, there appears to be a drive towards using VPNs to avoid any ban on the social network. It’s notRead More →
Clarity and transparency are vital for any reputable VPN provider. But few VPNs have been challenged over their privacy credentials in court. Sweden’s OVPN has, however, found itself defending the nature and purpose of VPN providers in a court case brought by The Rights Alliance, representing various movie companies. AfterRead More →
