Author: Jacob Roach

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; If you want a VPN to occasionally watch movies, open emails on public WiFi or access geoblocked content, a premium VPN may be overkill for the task. A free VPN may cut it, but you’ll have to pierce through the dense fog of the free VPN market to find a provider that can deliver solid security and performance.  Lucky for you, we already did the legwork for you. We tested out numerous free virtual private networks, weeding out the unscrupulous services to narrow down your options to five reliable providers. These are free versions of ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; Password managers are essential tools when protecting yourself against cybercrime. These simple software applications work by storing your logins in an encrypted database, and then using that database to sync your passwords across devices. Password managers are basic in premise, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t differences between them. In this guide, we’re pulling from our experience of reviewing more than 20 password managers to declare the best password manager. We have 10 picks that stand above the rest, each of which will keep your passwords secure. We’ll talk a little about why we like ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; The last time we wrote the worst VPN guide, we tested numerous VPNs and combed through their privacy policies to spot their weaknesses. Some of the services we highlighted as VPN scams, like Onavo Protect, have ceased operation, while others such as Archie VPN have changed for the better.  However, the rot in the free VPN market is getting worse, making it difficult for you to distinguish trustworthy free VPN services. Thankfully, we thoroughly searched through the market to pinpoint the worst free VPN providers that either track your sensitive information, unload malware onto your ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; In this guide to the best VPN for gaming, we’re going to explain why you should use a virtual private network when playing online. If you’re a gamer and tech enthusiast, it’s easy to get offended by the barrage of “gamer” products that plague the internet. A pair of blue-light filter glasses and a bottle of Mountain Dew won’t change how well you play, so it’s tempting to write off all “gamer” products as simple trends. It may be tempting to put virtual private networks in that category, but you shouldn’t. Though VPN services are ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; Remember that old meme about hiding your identity behind seven proxies? As it turns out, no matter how many proxies you go through, your identity is never hidden. Proxies don’t encrypt any data, and exposing you is just a matter of tracking your signal back to its original source. Only a VPN can truly keep you safe. This comparison will see the age-old VPN vs proxy vs Tor debate finally put to bed. Key Takeaways: If you’re trying to decide between a Tor vs proxy vs VPN, a VPN will be your best choice.A proxy ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; Life in China can feel boring and fragmented for foreigners used to popular social media, streaming, international news media and productivity apps. With Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Google and Gmail blocked, you could easily be cut off from family, friends and colleagues back home unless you have the best VPN for China. Key Takeaways: ExpressVPN is the best China VPN because it works most of the time, regardless of the region in China.Windscribe doesn’t offer the reliability of ExpressVPN, but if you want a free China VPN, it’s a great option.China’s internet restrictions are constantly ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; As our world of tech becomes more interconnected, anonymous browsing has become more important than ever. With tech titans such as Facebook playing fast and loose with people’s data, the integrity of the companies we trust with our private data has to be questioned. That’s even ignoring the obvious privacy issues that come with internet service providers and government spying too. In this anonymous browsing guide, we’re going to arm you with the knowledge and privacy tools to protect your personal data from dubious collection practices and shady sales. After taking the steps we suggest, ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; Ever since it first aired in January 2017, Riverdale has managed to keep the viewers curious and wanting more. The teen drama based on the long-running Archie comics is available to stream online from both legitimate and illegitimate sources. If you’ve got some catching up to do or want to binge-watch the new season, we’re going to tell you how — and where — to watch Riverdale. Key Takeaways: There are several ways to watch Riverdale, including streaming from the CW website and app, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Kodi. Alternatively, you could download it ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; There are a lot of supposedly “free” VPN services. Though they’ll give you the impression that you’re being protected, most of the time you’re paying with your privacy. In some cases, you’re even paying with your online safety, with phony services such as Hola VPN wrangling users into a botnet. To try to pierce through the dense fog that those pseudo-services have established, we scoured the internet for the best free VPN services. While they can’t contend with the top providers in the field, they’ll keep you protected with no strings attached. The only exception ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Jacob Roach; Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the most important aspects of keeping your online accounts protected. Even with the best online security practices, you can always fall victim to a data breach. With 2FA, you don’t need to worry about that. In this guide, we’re going to run down the five best 2FA apps, as well as give some general information about what 2FA is and why it’s important. In short, Authy is the best two-factor authentication app. Besides supporting time-based codes, Authy comes with encrypted backups and supports nearly every device on the market ... Read More