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In this article we explain how you can easily steup an OpenVPN server on Ubuntu 14.04, step-by-step with pictures. Set Up the Certificate Authority In order to get going with your OpenVPN setup on Ubuntu, you need to first setup your certificate authority. This enables you to create both public and private certificates for other computers which is important for you to set up encrypted connections between different computers. sudo apt-get install openvpn easy-rsa mkdi...

What is L2TP VPN connection? If you haven't heard of a VPN, it's about time you did. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, an virtual internet connection that is used by millions of internet users all over the world to securely and anonymously navigate the web. You probably know that any third party can track down your location through your IP address. Well ,a VPN was engineered specifically to protect you from this problem. Simply put, a VPN service provider masks you...

What is PPTP VPN? PPTP VPN is short for "Point to Point Protocol" supported by Microsoft dial-up. It is known for being very user-friendly and so easy to set up since all you need Host Name, Login and Password in the settings section of your network. PPTP VPN work best on hand devices, such as: smartphones and tablets. Iphone, Ipod Touch, Android, and Windows Mobile are some examples of the devices that work perfectly with PPTP VPN. Moreover, PPTP VPN are generally fa...

Netflix's most recent update in its terms and conditions has taken the Internet by a storm and caused a massive uproar. The world's largest and most popular media library can not only block you from using its services if you are caught using VPN to access its servers, but will also terminate your account entirely without a notice, as stated in its agreement terms: "You may view a movie or TV show through the Netflix service primarily within the country in which you have ...

VPNs are mainly used to provide online anonymity to their user when surfing the web since they are engineered to mask a user's actual IP address (location) and replace it with a shell IP in order to evade security threats and bypass geo-restrictions. However, a lot of user face several security failures while using a VPN, perhaps the most common and dangerous VPN failure is a leaking Dynamic Name System. How to Prevent DNS from Leaking While Using VPN? These are some u...

In a nutshell, a virtual private network (VPN) creates a connection that is encrypted between your computer or hand device and servers of your VPN provider. All communications and data traffic are then transferred through a secure virtual tunnel over the internet making it almost impossible for third parties to monitor and trace your activities online. VPNs mask your IP address and replace it with one from its globally spread servers so that you can surf the web with comple...

Judging by recent news events, the concern over data privacy is rapidly growing like never before. More and more people everyday are becoming more concious about the need of protecting their privacy when using the internet. Due to the reinforced presence of internet surveillance, mostly by governments, internet users are getting more serious about keeping their lives private when they go online. However, knowing that you should protect your privacy online and how you can...

If you live in China, you are probably having hard times trying to log into popular search engines, social networks and media streaming websites; such as: Google, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. In the wake of a new year, the Chinese government has tightened internet censorship across the country and started cracking down on virtual private networks (VPNs) as well. A Chinese newspaper called The Global Times reported that China announced it is "upgrading" its Internet cens...

If you are located behind a restrictive firewall; such as: China, Oman or Iran, that uses SPI to filter web content, like: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Hulu and Netflix as well as certain services, like: Skype, Viber or What'sAPP rather than traditional filtering methods, your only chance to bypass this kind of Herculean filtering is by using an OpenVPN protocol tunnelled over an SSH. This process double encrypts your regular VPN making it impossible for an SPI to detec...

 As you probably know, VPN – short for "virtual private network" – is a fantastic tool to protect your sensitive information when you are surfing the web. Whether you are using the internet at home, at work, public places or while you are travelling, VPNs provide you with privacy and security at all times. Due to their numerous benefits, notable efficiency, optimal security and versatile uses, VPNs are becoming more and more popular with business users and casual user...