Tag: vpn
Russians need a VPN to access Google and Apple as unexplained nationwide outages hit
Google, Apple, GitHub sites are inaccessible on Russian IP since July 14 The state regulator, Roskomnadzor, denies blocking the webistes A reliable VPN remains the only way for citizens to bypass outages Russian internet users found themselves locked out of crucial digital services on Tuesday, as widespread and unexplained outages…
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‘Who came up with this idea?’ ExpressVPN continues to drop its 30-day money-back guarantee in favour of raffles — and users aren’t happy about it
ExpressVPN has kept its 30-day money-back guarantee on pause after launching a new promotion to follow its previous World Cup promotion. The ExpressVPN Summer Tech Competition / Sweepstakes will see the company give away 30 new iPhone 17 Pros, with the caveat that users are not covered by ExpressVPN’s usual…
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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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Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds
Australian eSafety Commissioner views VPN detection as a “reasonable step” for tech companies enforcing age limits The watchdog notes that service providers must prevent workarounds under new industry codes Australia’s position mirrors a growing global debate surrounding age assurance and VPNs Australia’s internet watchdog is keeping a close eye on…
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