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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are all getting these scam email that wants you to inherit 15 million dollars or inform that your bank account has been hacked. It’s not hard to tell that this is junk, but when the messages look more professional, it suddenly becomes harder to spot fake emails. Unfortunately, still, a lot of people fall […]
Encryption sounds powerful and somehow mystical. Encryption is the almighty solution when it comes to protecting your digital data. At the same time, many use it without fully understanding it. But who cares as long as it works. Is encryption always the solution? How can I encrypt different kinds of data? And what if I […]
We have looked at the requirements that major online services have for your passwords. We all know that websites ask us to create strong password and want a minimal length, uppercase and lowercase letters, etc. However, not all really have the same notion of security. Spotify only requires 2 characters for a password. So you […]
Often users ask me how I use my browser and how I handle the balance between privacy and usability. Let me describe the entire process from starting up my computer to the first search result. Here, I must admit that between privacy and usability I am very far away from the usability part. You will […]