VPN
The frustrating RouterOS–WireGuard VPN peering bug
A bug in RouterOS’ webconfig interface caused me to waste hours troubleshooting what I initially believed was a mistake in my WireGuard VPN configuration.
VPN
VPN
What is Samsung Secure Wi-Fi for Android?
Secure Wi-Fi is a paid VPN network service from Samsung and McAfee. What it does and how to stop its adverts and remove it from your Android phone.
Podcasts
How to block programmatic podcast ads
Here is how you can block most programmatically inserted ads, or “dynamic ads”, in your favorite podcasts. No special software required.
Security
What’s with the tech media’s obsession with VPN services
VPN providers are good advertisers and also pay good money to make even [formerly] reputable tech media websites “recommend” their services.
Hardware
Tor router-maker InvizBox chases VPN subscriptions down rabbit hole
InvizBox wants some of that sweet VPN subscription service revenue. Abandons Tor Onion network anonymity in favor of a more lucrative venture.
Security
PCMag’s VPN review-ratings compared to sales commissions
Do the poorly disclosed affiliate links and link commissions make a difference in how PCMag rank VPN providers? (It would seem so.)
Networking
VPN root certificates leaves you more vulnerable to snooping
Many VPNs require you to install their root certificates to use their service. This also enables them to intercept your encrypted web traffic.
Networking
How to work around the IKEv2 EAP authentication issue in Windows 10
Bugs in the Windows Settings app cause problem when setting up VPN connections with IKEv2 EAP authentication profiles. Here’s how to set it up despite the bugs.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Conclusions – Part 4:4
The final part and conclusions in my four-part review series of the Vilfo VPN router. Is it worth its premium price tag?
Privacy
Vilfo review: Not designed for security or privacy – Part 3:4
I found several privacy and security issues with the Vilfo VPN router during my week-long review.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Vilfo as a Wi-Fi access point – Part 2:4
The Vilfo VPN/security router has support for Wi-Fi, but it’s too under-powered to serve as your household’s Wi-Fi router.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Overview and hardware – Part 1:4
The Vilfo router uses off-the-shelve hardware components but it isn’t top-grade stuff. It’s Wi-Fi is underwealming and isn’t designed for privacy and security.