Tag: VPN Services
VPN deal of the week: After a year of testing it, this is the VPN I’ll be using to stream England vs Argentina
In the past year I’ve spent tens of hours streaming with VPNs, and one thing is consistently problematic for even the best VPNs — live events. So, if you’re traveling and keen to catch BBC’s coverage of England vs Argentina later this evening instead, you might think you’re stuck. Thankfully,…
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Privado VPN unveils an MCP server on Windows and macOS to let your AI agent manage your connection
PrivadoVPN has added a built-in MCP server to its Windows, macOS apps It lets MCP-compatible AI tools manage your VPN connection The server is opt-in, runs entirely on the device, and is restricted to localhost The latest update from PrivadoVPN hands the keys to your VPN over to your AI…
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No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery
West Coast Labs found that the VPN battery drain is just a myth Leaving NordVPN on for 24 hours drains just up to 1.8% of battery NordVPN’s NordLynx uses up to 31% less battery than OpenVPN One of the biggest reasons people turn off their cybersecurity apps is the fear…
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214 distinct server locations, 113 countries — Inside ExpressVPN’s biggest network yet, but there’s a catch
ExpressVPN has grown to 214 ‘distinct, app-selectable server locations’ The 214-location count across 113 countries does not mean 214 cities ExpressVPN now covers around 196 cities, up from 189 ExpressVPN has rolled out the biggest network in its history, expanding to 214 distinct, app-selectable server locations across 113 countries. It’s…
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Faster and further reaching — NordVPN quietly brings its obfuscated servers to its in-house censorship-resistant protocol
NordVPN moved obfuscation from OpenVPN to the NordWhisper protocol The move promises faster connections and a wider range of locations The change is already live on iOS, with the rest of the apps set to follow soon Keeping ahead of network filters is now a permanent job for any provider…
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MacPaw brings its ‘privacy-first’ ClearVPN to the biggest screen in your house
ClearVPN now has a dedicated app for Apple TV and Android TV devices Users can log in via a quick QR code scan or smartphone link The apps include a dedicated Streaming section and Optimal Location tools Finding the best VPN to secure your online life is increasingly important, but…
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