Why do I need a VPN?
A VPN is a clever bit of software that masks the IP address of any device you install it on.
In simple terms: When you...
Google is using Gmail to track your purchases. No one knows why.
For almost six years, Google has extracted and stored all purchases, bookings, and subscriptions from your Gmail account. It’s not clear why Google wants...
The fight for your face: The battles deciding the fate of facial recognition
This post was originally published on May 29, 2019.
Last week, San Francisco became the first city in the U.S. to ban government agencies from...
The all-new ExpressVPN browser extension is here!
NOTE: This post was originally published on May 27, 2019
For older versions of the ExpressVPN browser extension, click here.
Incredible news! We’ve given the ExpressVPN...
Worried your devices will get confiscated at the border? Here’s what you can do
There is growing evidence to suggest that border security agents are taking greater steps to intrude into our daily lives. Just last year, customs...
How to set up your own home server
This guide requires you to use the command line interface, or CLI, and an SSH client. SSH (Secure Shell) is a popular tool to...
ExpressVPN is turning 10!
Ten years is a lifetime in the tech world. We’ve been around since the days when it was still considered dodgy to find a...
What doesn’t incognito mode protect against?
Among many other techniques, websites can use cookies to track your browsing history, which may also reveal your online habits.
Beyond the use of cookies,...
What is a phishing attack?
Phishing is by far the most common “hack” used to steal passwords, take over accounts, and enter systems without authorization. It is mostly a...
6 common misconceptions about passwords
We all need passwords. They are by far the most used form of authentication, not only on the internet but also on the telephone,...
