Take an extra 15% off select VPNs this weekend

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It’s no secret that there are a number of threats you could encounter when you go online — and no, we’re not talking about that one weird Reddit thread you wish you could unsee. Malware, viruses, hackers, and other innovative forms of attack all pop up, and if you’re like the average person you probably thoughtlessly use unsecured (a.k.a. free) WiFi connections all the time. 

Protect your personal data while you browse with a VPN, a tool/service that completely encrypts your location and cloaks your browsing behaviors. 

We’ve rounded up some of our top picks below — plus, plug in coupon code PREZDAY15 at checkout for an extra 15% off the sale price.  Read more…

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Need a VPN to watch Netflix? TorGuard is ace and 50% off with this promo code.

Net Neutrality has been a corpse for nearly a year now, but we’ve gotten lucky: The shit storm we expected with internet providers slowing our speed or screwing with torrenting hasn’t really hit us.
Though there’s a slight glimmer of hope, we aren’t …

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Celebrate IPVanish’s birthday with 2 years of protection for just £2.87 a month

Your birthday only comes around once a year so you are well within your rights to celebrate, if that’s your sort of thing.
You might be the kind of person that invites everyone over for a dinner party, or you might prefer to book a venue where everyo…

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6 VPNs that work (well) for UK users in China: PureVPN, NordVPN, TunnelBear, and more

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There is a lot of talk about China’s internet censorship, but what does it actually mean for the average internet user in the country? What is understood is that the Chinese government block access to foreign websites and slow down cross-border internet traffic. The government censors content for mainly political reasons, but also to maintain its control over the population. 

This system of censorship is named the ‘Great Firewall’ and is the largest such system in the world. If you’re travelling to the vast country, then your internet privileges will be severly restricted. It’s not an experience most people will be familar with thankfully, but it has become the norm for Chinese citizens. Read more…

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No, Tencent isn’t about to burn Reddit down

Ahoy, it’s doom and gloom for Reddit after the company welcomed investment from Chinese censorship overlord Tencent. Well, not quite. The reality is, in fact, it’s quite the opposite. In recruiting the company behind one of the internet’s largest and vibrant social networks — chat app WeChat — and countless blockbuster games, Reddit has pulled off […]

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ExpressVPN on sale for nearly 50% off

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Is that café Wi-Fi network you swear by actually secure? Are you sure?

We live online these days — it’s where we shop, where we work, and where we connect with family and friends. However, you might be at risk when plugging in your personal information on an insecure Wi-Fi network, which might leave you vulnerable to hackers, scammers, and other online criminals. 

Luckily, VPNs (virtual private networks) like ExpressVPN can keep all your data and personal information private online. Though subscriptions to VPNs can get a bit pricey, we’d recommend waiting for a great sale to really get your money’s worth. Read more…

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Opera adds a free VPN to its Android browser app

Opera became the first browser-maker to bundle a VPN with its service, and now that effort is expanding to mobile. The company announced today that its Android browser app will begin offering a free VPN. The feature will be rolled out to beta users on a gradual basis. The VPN is free and unlimited, and it […]

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Indian state government leaks thousands of Aadhaar numbers

A lapse in security has led to the leaking of over a hundred thousand Aadhaar numbers, TechCrunch can reveal. One of the web systems used to record attendance of government workers for the Indian state of Jharkhand was left exposed and without a password as far back as 2014, allowing anyone access to names, job […]

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Apple reactivates Facebook’s employee apps after punishment for Research spying

After TechCrunch caught Facebook violating Apple’s employee-only app distribution policy to pay people for all their phone data, Apple invalidated the social network’s Enterprise Certificate as punishment. That deactivated not only this Facebook Research app VPN, but also all of Facebook’s internal iOS apps for workplace collaboration, beta testing and even getting the company lunch or […]

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