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Turn Your VPN Into a Privacy Powerhouse With These 5 Expert-Level Tweaks

Stop settling for default settings. These five advanced tips help you take full control of your VPN, optimizing how it ...
How-To Geek on MSN

How a lazy reverse proxy setup let a crypto botnet hijack my home server

I made the most common homelab security mistake of all time (and I'm not alone) ...

Here’s why I’ve installed a Dead Man's Switch on my home server

A self-hosted Dead Man’s Switch ensures your family can access photos, records, and services if you disappear.
How-To Geek on MSN

4 things you can do with your router's USB ports

All you need is a USB drive ...

I turned a Raspberry Pi 5 into a real SSD-powered PC for less than $200

PCWorld demonstrates building a high-performance Raspberry Pi 5 computer with NVMe SSD storage for under $200, requiring the 8GB Pi 5, M.2 HAT, and compatible power supply. The SSD upgrade via PCI ...
CNET

When Was the Last Time You Made Sure Your VPN Was Working? Here’s How to Test Your VPN

A VPN is only helpful for protecting your privacy if it's working correctly. Luckily, you can easily test your VPN by checking for DNS leaks and RTC web leaks, making sure your kill switch is ...
CNET

Best VPN for Streaming in 2026: Unblock International Movies and TV Shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...