#TurnOnVPN Blog

This page contains blog posts that cover tech, cybersecurity & privacy related topics. 

How Can a Cat Picture Hack Your Computer

Image taken from Pexels.com During the First World War, elderly, seemingly harmless women in Belgium who lived near the railway station used to sit by their windows, watch the trains passing by, and knit the whole day. Few people would assume that they were anything...

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10 Impacts Of Internet On Education

Have you ever wondered what the people in the ‘90s had to go through to learn? If you don’t have an answer for this, I bet all you had to do now to get your answer is pick up your phone and browse "how difficult was it to live in the 90s?". Well, that's the point! The...

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Your Child Doesn’t Need Another “Friend”

This is a guest post from Cory Alexander, Author of “Followed – Who’s Following You?” and “FriendMe – What Would You Do?” Found at HarlemPressLLC.Com. My wife had a sour look on her face, a look of masked disappointment, and I immediately thought, Did “I” do...

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7 Steps: To Make Your Start-Up Crisis Proof

We are in an era where not only the residents but even our work life is getting affected. And, the reason for the same is the ongoing pandemic. No matter how unsettling it is, it is indeed part and parcel for every economy. And, a thriving business success mantra is...

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IOT Security: Why VPNs are the way to go

Your home is a fortress, or so it is supposed to be. Yet a slow but potentially deadly infection has been creeping in over the past few years. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a topic that you will hear mentioned when people talk about the future of technology. The...

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China’s tech future

China’s tech future is one where AI-driven technologies replace old industries, create new sectors, and transform China’s society and economy – all based on using vast amounts of data generated online. What does it mean for investors and expats?

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How much is your data worth?

According to The Economist, data—not oil—has become the world’s most valuable resource. Think about that for a second. Your Google searches, your social media profiles, and even your Amazon purchase history could be worth more now than any other commodity in the...

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Why you should never use free VPNs

Free VPNs are a dime a dozen, but just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re any good. Free VPN provider Hotspot Shield is notorious for logging and selling user data, yet a great 500 million unknowing users still lean on their services for "privacy and...

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Why some VPNs are better than others

The good news is that you have more choices than ever when it comes to picking a VPN. The bad news is that some VPNs on the market won’t protect your privacy. Research says many VPNs use outdated technology High-Tech Bridge, a Switzerland-based web security company,...

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The jargon busting VPN FAQ and glossary

A VPN is an awesome privacy tool and is simple to set up and use. Sure, there’s a lot of tech stuff under the hood, but most VPNs come with an easy-to-use interface that does all the hard work for you. Do you know your AES from your WEP? That said, there is a lot of...

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