In articles where I explained what KODI is and how to jailbreak a fire stick, I’ve recommended using a VPN or virtual private network for various privacy and security reasons. In this article, I want to go into detail on what a VPN is, and how to choose the best VPN service for your purposes. This article [read What is a VPN and Why You Need One]
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We No Longer Recommend NordVPN
UPDATE ALERT (10/29/19): We are no longer recommending NordVPN due to a breach of trust. NordVPN recently reported (October of 2019) they were hacked in March of 2018. While the hack was resolved later that year, they didn’t make this public until over a year later. For this reason, we cannot recommend our readers use this [read We No Longer Recommend NordVPN]
Our Review of TunnelBear VPN
With data breaches and identity theft running rampant, everyone should have access to a VPN. A VPN protects your online privacy and data. While we’ve put together a very in-depth guide to what a VPN is and what they do, a more basic definition is: A VPN routes all your device’s incoming and outgoing data [read Our Review of TunnelBear VPN]
Get Fast Wireless Home Internet with Starry
Even when you cut the cord on cable, most of us still need them to supply our internet access. The Boston based company, Starry, is trying to change that. Starry wants to and people an option outside of the handful of mega-corporations for high-speed internet. What is Starry Internet Starry Internet uses technology in the [read Get Fast Wireless Home Internet with Starry]
Using Your Own Cable Modem
One way cable TV and telephone companies increase your bill is by having you rent their equipment. If you’ve cut the cable cord but still use your former pay-TV provider for a standalone internet plan, you may want to check your bill and see if you are being charged a rental fee for a modem [read Using Your Own Cable Modem]
How to Use Your Own Router with Your ISP
Many cord cutters would like a little more control over their network. Most internet providers force a device on you to be the gateway router for your home network. What if you want your router to control your network? Most commercial routers are fairly plug-and-play. All you need is a public facing internet address source [read How to Use Your Own Router with Your ISP]
Charter Offers Spectrum Internet Only Plans
Many people assume it’s either impossible or too expensive get home internet service without a cable TV bundle. While that was true at one time, that isn’t the case anymore. Charter has realized that many consumers want an internet only plan so they can stream all of their TV online. To that end, Charter is offering [read Charter Offers Spectrum Internet Only Plans]
Is QoS the Streaming Fix for You?
While the picture above is the crowded Russian subway, it’s a great metaphor for what happens at the video providers servers during the season premiere of popular shows like “The Walking Dead” Whether you watch TV without cable or are still paying for cable TV, streaming video is a necessity for most home networks. While home [read Is QoS the Streaming Fix for You?]
Use Own Router with FiOS ONT Ethernet
If you frequent this site, you know the numerous reasons why it’s better to watch TV without cable. If you have already cut the cord, it doesn’t make sense to rent your router from your provider when you can use your own. Why pay $10 bucks a month, when you can get a great wireless [read Use Own Router with FiOS ONT Ethernet]
How to Secure Home Wifi
Nearly everyone accessing the internet should be concerned about ensuring their router is secure. While securing WiFi is important, there are other router security concerns even if you have Wifi turned off on your router. The most chilling is how hackers are using home routers by enlisting them in botnet armies to launch botnet attacks [read How to Secure Home Wifi]