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Virtual private networks (VPNs) are very popular with Internet users today for many reasons. A VPN helps make sure that you always have a private and secure internet connection for your online activities no matter where you are located. The "tunnelling" concept behind any VPN allows the service provider to establish a secure space for data trafficking, even if the internet connection is insecure; like: public Wi-Fis and hotspots. More importantly, VPNs are even more help...

It's 1984 for Australia. Citizens of Australia woke up to a new controversial data retention law that was passed by the Australian senate last Thursday as a means to tighten the grip of online surveillance. Australian telecommunication providers (ISPs) are now authorized to retain users' data (emails, time and destination of phone calls, text messages,...) for 2 years. In addition, over 2500 officers will be assigned to have unrestricted access to any individual's metada...

Microsoft and Google have publicly warned of several unauthorised fake HTTPS certificates discovered in many of their domains, which can be used to track down traffic, spoof content and in phishing scams. The fake HTTPS certificates were issued by China-based CNNIC which is owned by MCS Holdings (based in Egypt), said Google engineer Adam Langley.  Google is pretty upset as MCS Holdings has issued fake SSL certificates for a few Google-owned websites. Google wrote...

VPN and Proxy Servers VPN and Proxy servers are mainly used to hide the user's identity online, or to bypass geo-filtering. For example, you can watch geo-blocked media streaming websites even outside the countries they restrictedly stream in. While there are numerous free proxy services all over the internet, there are a lot of VPN service providers that provide proxy services. Both VPN and Proxy re-route your internet traffic and change your IP, but ‘what is the di...

Are you a web surfer living in Oman and cannot access a lot of websites, social networks or use VoIP applications, like Skype, Viber or What'sApp? Due to the stiff internet filtering regime practiced by government of the Sultanate of Oman, a lot of Omani internet users are blocked from accessing many web content, like fashion websites, Netflix and Hulu as well as some social networks and voice over internet services, especially Skype and Viber. However, internet users ca...

Android OS is the most popular and ever-growing mobile platform in the world today. It operates hundreds of millions of mobile devices in more than 190 countries around the world. Android is the most customizable operating system that delivers a premium platform for users all over the globe to create apps and games on, and the chance to market their products instantly. Every month users download over 1.5 billion apps and games from Google Play making Android a wonderla...

Microsoft's Xbox is currently the most popular console in the gaming world. It has sold over 20 million units all over the world since its introduction in 2001. The Xbox 360 is a revolutionary gaming machine that can be defined as an all-inclusive media center that allows users to play, network, rip, stream and download all types of media, including high-definition movies, music, digital pictures and game content. Therefore, just like regular computers, Xbox 360 is vulne...

Omani Internet users face a lot of problems when accessing a lot of websites due to their government's geo-blocking policies and content censorship. Not only does this hinder users from keeping in touch with the outside world, but it also prevents them from communicating with their friends and loved ones abroad because VoIP applications; such as: Skype and Viber are banned in Oman. Why Oman VPN is the best VPN service for Oman Oman VPN is a great VPN service for Oma...

Oman is among many Gulf countries that filters the internet from social and religious content and imposes extensive internet surveillance on Omani residents. The only ISP in Oman is the state-owned Omantel and has full control over internet censorship in Oman. As a result, a lot of popular web content and services are blocked in Oman. These services include VoIP applications; such as: Skype, What'sapp and Viber. Unblock Websites with VPN in Oman ♦ If you have an O...

VoIP, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol, is a communication technology that allows you to communicate with others over the internet through audio, video, text or all three completely free of charge. In other words, instead of spending a lot of money on regular phone calls, you can use a VoIP service to keep in touch with your friends, family or business partners. Through a VoIP service or carry out low cost computer-to-traditional landline and mobile phones calls....