Tag: vpn
You now need a VPN to keep using YouTube in Russia
After weeks of rumors, it’s now official: YouTube, the last Western social media platform still available in Russia, has reportedly stopped working. This means that people in the country now need to use on the best VPN apps to keep accessing the platform. Counting over 93 million users across the country, YouTube…
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The VPN ban in Turkey is “nothing new,” but there’s still some workarounds
As we recently reported, Türkiye seems to be throttling access to some of the best VPN apps. The move allegedly came as these services become important for both citizens and visitors trying to use Instagram, which has been blocked since last Friday, August 2, 2024. While it is true that Turkish…
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Popular VPN provider arrives on Snapdragon PCs
If you’re looking to upgrade to a next-generation Windows laptop, good news – there’s no need to compromise on privacy. One of the best VPN services has unveiled an ARM-native Windows VPN app. This is crucial in order to use your VPN software on devices powered by the super-fast Snapdragon…
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After Instagram, Turkey blocks access to popular VPN apps
Türkiye has reportedly banned some of the best VPN services in yet another wave of internet disruptions. The move comes as the country enters its 4th day of blocking Instagram – making VPNs a crucial tool for anyone hoping to regain access to the platform. Turkish authorities enforced the ban on…
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Bangladesh social media censorship sees VPN use skyrocket
People in Bangladesh have turned en masse to the best VPN apps to bypass ongoing internet restrictions in the aftermath of widespread anti-government protests. The first spike in VPN usage was recorded on July 23, 2024, when authorities began to ease fixed-line internet restrictions after five days of complete internet…
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YouTube is getting throttled in Russia – here’s how to unblock it
If you’re in Russia and experiencing issues loading YouTube videos, it isn’t your internet connection’s fault or a technical bug. Recent reports revealed Russia’s supposed plans to slow down the video-sharing platform by up to 70% by the end of next week. Plans to “permanently block” YouTube in September seem…
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