Is it safe & legal to use torrents? What are the risks? You asked, we answered. Find out whether torrenting is safe and whether it is illegal. Torrenting can feel safe and even anonymous, but this is deceptive. Downloading and sharing torrents may be super-easy, but that does not mean torrenting is super safe or even legal. This post […]
Continue readingMailExpire is no more, but here are some good choices. MailExpire.com closed down, but there are many MailExpire alternatives. MailExpire was one of our favorite temporary (fake) email account generators. But alas it is no longer up and running. It went down and stayed down around February or April 2015. However, there are still plenty of good (and […]
Continue readingHow to stay safe on public WiFi and protect your home WiFi from neighbors & hackers alike. WiFi is not safe. Learn about WiFi security risks and how to protect yourself.Many of us can’t stand to be “disconnected” from the Internet – whether it’s our business email or social media – for minutes, let alone hours […]
Continue readingUse these Usenet tools to see how Usenet and news servers work. These Usenet tools let you do some pretty cool tests.If you are interested in digging a little deeper into how Usenet works, you may find these tools interesting.Usenet traceroute tools Usenet speed tools ‘Usenet Tools’ contents (select to expand) IndexUsenet TracerouteHow to Interpret Traceroute Results?Speed ToolsWrap-UpUsenet […]
Continue readingThe disadvantages of VPN services are often glossed over, but there are some drawbacks to using a VPN. VPN services are no magic cure. These are the VPN disadvantages to be aware of.While the many uses & advantages of VPN services are well-known, the risks & disadvantages of using a VPN are often ignored. Whether you’re trying […]
Continue readingWhat’s the best way to find the fastest VPN? Check the speeds for yourself. Here’s how. Our VPN speed tests put leading VPN providers through their paces. Is there anything more frustrating than a slow VPN connection? After protecting your privacy, the next most important feature of a VPN is its speed. VPN speeds can vary by location, […]
Continue readingWe explain Internet speeds including the terminology and the minimum requirements for activities from Netflix streaming to torrenting to Usenet to online gaming and everything in-between. Internet speeds can be confusing, so let’s clear up a few things. Internet speeds are often described in different and confusing ways. Whether you need to know your Internet speeds for […]
Continue readingUsenet can be a little confusing for newbies. In this post, we break down what Usenet is and how you can get started quickly and easily. New to Usenet? Don’t worry. We answer the question, “What is Usenet?”So, you’ve heard about Usenet – but you have no idea what it is and how it works. Not […]
Continue readingAmong Usenet indexers, DogNZB has a good reputation. But it can be hard to join or get an invite. Is DogNZB the “top dog” of Usenet indexers? Let’s take a look.DogNZB came online back in 2013, and since then it’s established itself as one of the top Usenet indexers in the business. In fact, DogNZB is […]
Continue readingNo hype, no BS, no pressure. Just facts that let you figure out which VPN to use. The detailed VPN comparison below lets you see the features of each and every VPN service on the market today side-by-side and lets the numbers speak for themselves. You can sort and filter VPN services by any feature column. You can […]
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