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Set SnowHaze as Default iOS Browser

Safari has always been the default browser on your iPhone and iPad, meaning that all links you click on will be opened in Safari. Since the launch of iOS 14 in September 2020, Apple lets you choose your preferred default browser. We are very excited about this new feature because it removes a crucial deficiency […]

Tutorial: Import ZKA registration on iOS

With the release of the latest version of our VPN, usage on other devices has become easier. You can register directly from our website and use the VPN on all platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android). After you got a subscription on our website, you can login in the SnowHaze app to import your subscription […]

Tutorial: Import an existing Apple subscription to use ZKA

With the release of the latest version of our VPN, usage on other devices has become easier. You can register without making a purchase and import your existing subscription that is running through your Apple ID. Here’s a step-by-step guide. If you are already registered via our website and want to use the VPN on […]

Newsletter August 2020

SnowHaze Newsletter Hi, We were quiet for a long time. But not resting. Over the past year a lot of development went on in the background. First we want to thank all of you for your ongoing trust and support that helps us build SnowHaze. Reclaiming the control of our privacy is not something that […]

It’s been a while

We were quiet for a long time. But not resting. Over the past year a lot of development went on in the background. First we want to thank all of you for your ongoing trust and support that helps us build SnowHaze. Reclaiming the control of our privacy is not something that can be done […]

How does a VPN work, and what is it useful for?

Whenever you connect to the internet, your device sends data packets to a server. During transit, the packets pass different stations, the first one being your internet service provider. All of these stations reroute your package and help it reach its final destination. Imagine a VPN as an encrypted tunnel between your device and a […]

VPN Anonymity with Zero-Knowledge Auth (ZKA)

Our infographic visualizes the technology behind ZKA. Zero-Knowledge Auth (ZKA) is our new protocol that ensures the highest level of anonymity for our VPN. Most VPN providers are not private at all because they store a lot of information about you, like your name and address, your payment information, and logs about your internet traffic.There […]

Infographic: Zero-Knowledge Auth Explained

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About Business Ethics and VPNs

When using a VPN service, you entrust your entire traffic to a single company. This company reroutes all your traffic to give you the advantages of spoofed IP address, encrypted connection, and uncensored internet. However, these advantages come at the cost that you are to some degree at the mercy of your VPN provider. It […]

How your WiFi setting is used to track you

Tracking happens not only when you’re actively browsing the web, but all the time. Some tracking methods used are really subtle and usually not noticed. Have you ever wondered how your phone automatically connect to your home network as soon as you enter your house? Your phone is constantly sending out signal in the quest […]

Misconceptions about Incognito mode

Incognito mode and Private Browsing Nearly all browsers offer the option to browse the internet privately. These options are called private or incognito mode. Commonly, developers build a nice UI around it showing a guy with a hat and stick-on mustache like the one shown below. The big misconceptions here is that turning on incognito […]

Book flight tickets on SnowHaze

When planning your vacation Imagine the following scenario: You want to fly somewhere and need a ticket. Therefore, you’re searching for airline tickets online but don’t buy it, yet. However, when you go back to the same page to buy it, the price has gone up. Does this sound familiar to you? I think everyone […]

Happy 1 year SnowHaze VPN!

SnowHaze has been out here for 1 year now. It’s time to take a look back on this incredible year. SnowHaze VPN brought us a truly anonymous VPN service and a fresh wind in the VPN industry.

New in SnowHaze: Usage Statistics

As you probably noticed, the “Home” screen in SnowHaze has changed with our latest update. Version 2.6 includes four counters above your bookmarks to visualize and quantify how SnowHaze protected you. We all know that “seeing is believing”. Especially when it comes to the protection of our personal data, having some confirmation of the performance […]

100 Days After GDPR

100 days ago, the General Data Protection Regulation came into force with the goal to give control to individuals over their personal data. Around the May 25th there was an atmosphere of panic, email inboxes were jammed with messages form companies asking for opt-in and permission to use personal data. Some websites even temporarily shut […]

How to keep your data safe in a coworking environment

In a coworking environment, sensitive data like passwords, trade secrets and project information are at higher risk. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself:   Find a seat with your back to the wall or shelf. Never ever leave your device unattended. It costs less to take it than to lose […]

This is why your internet experience is better without Javascript

This is what you should know about how JavaScript shapes the way we perceive the internet; but it also works without. Do you want to experience a new internet without annoying ads, pop-up windows urging you to subscribe, or website that endlessly scroll? You probably have felt annoyed by one of these things at some […]

SnowHaze will soon support anonymous payment methods

The big crypto currency hype is over – luckily. Once the gamblers and con-men are out of the crypto currency game, we can finally start using them for what they were originally designed for – decentralized and potentially anonymous payments. Let’s start with the big news first: In a few weeks our SnowHaze VPN service […]

10 Privacy Elements in the Oval Office

Especially in the most famous office in the world, privacy plays an important role. However, you don’t have to be president to worry about it. Everyone can take a look around and find intrusions into one’s privacy. Here’s a short and maybe not so serious list of privacy features that can be found in the […]

WebRTC leaks or why the right combination of iOS browser and VPN is important

Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) is a collection of standardized technologies that allows web browsers to communicate with each other directly without the need for an intermediate server. This makes WebRTC faster and reduces the lag for communication, where an intermediate server is not inherently needed. For these reasons, WebRTC is often used for streaming, video […]