Online privacy

Oman is among many Gulf countries that filters the internet from social and religious content and imposes extensive internet surveillance on Omani residents. The only ISP in Oman is the state-owned Omantel and has full control over internet censorship in Oman. As a result, a lot of popular web content and services are blocked in Oman. These services include VoIP applications; such as: Skype, What'sapp and Viber. Unblock Websites with VPN in Oman ♦ If you have an O...

VoIP, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol, is a communication technology that allows you to communicate with others over the internet through audio, video, text or all three completely free of charge. In other words, instead of spending a lot of money on regular phone calls, you can use a VoIP service to keep in touch with your friends, family or business partners. Through a VoIP service or carry out low cost computer-to-traditional landline and mobile phones calls....

In respect to its users' privacy, Norwegian browser, Opera has bought SurfEasy, a virtual private network service, to help its users protect their privacy when surfing the internet from their PCs and hand devices, like: smartphones and tablets. However,  the terms of the deal haven't been disclosed. Since online privacy has become the number one priority for any internet users today, making your browser stand out in a ferocious market nowadays isn't an easy task. This...

The tablet market is ever growing and Apple's iPads have taken the world by a storm. The revolutionary product has become unprecedentedly popular nowadays among users of all ages all over the world. The United Arab Emirates have witnessed a sharp increase in iPad sales in the past few years since surfing the internet is a favorite pastime of most residents in the tech savvy country. But what about security? While it has become dangerously easy to intercept personal ...

We owe so much to the internet. Now with the latest internet technology we can also reduce our phone bills and reach our friends and loved ones from any place around the world at any time for FREE using VoIP services. Because voice communication is rather expensive in some countries, VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) apps; such as: Viber, What'sapp, Skype, etc. were designed to save us a lot of money. VoIPs only cost you through a monthly Internet bill to your ISP....

For many Android users, VPNs (Virtual Private Network) hold a crucial importance. They are currently the best and most efficient tools for those who prefer to navigate the internet more securely and those struggling with geo-blocking policies in their countries or business travelers who face the same problem when they are located in a country that restricts some web content and services. Surprisingly, it looks like Google is planning to treat its users and join the VPN wo...

Do you live in Oman and can't access some popular websites and services; such as: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Netflix, Skype, Viber, What'sapp, etc.? Due to complex international licensing laws, these websites are forced to lock out even their paying subscribers from accessing their content outside their host country. Not only is it unfair, but it's also painfully frustrating especially for globetrotters. In order to access any blocked web content or service; like: Sk...

While our lives are becoming digitized and more paperless, we manage much of our social and personal business over the internet with a couple of mouse clicks; such as: online bill pay, internet banking or online shopping. But, the more we pour out personal information online (such as: filling out forms online and submitting payments), the greater the risk. However, by using a VPN though, you can protect your privacy and personal information from cyber crimes like: ...

Internet has evolved exponentially and is growing far more rapidly than any other technology, but so is online surveillance and censorship. Software applications from routing programs to browser applications continually build on previous technology to become more sophisticated with every release, continuously evolving to incorporate new features and capabilities. However, due to the dramatic use of surveillance and censorship of web content in many parts of the world, n...

Do you live in Iraq where you find it so painfully difficult to access your favorite websites such as: Facebook, Twitter and Youtube? Are you desperate to watch your favorite movies and catch up with the latest episodes of your favorite T.V. shows, but can't access Hulu or Netflix due to your government's geo-restriction policies? Many countries like Iraq and China block many popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, and those that the authorities deem to contain po...