Julie Cole

Contributing Writer

Julie is a firm believer in equal rights for everyone. She is a traveler and blogger, focusing her efforts on exposing censorship and discrimination around the world. She wants to hold corrupt governments and shady companies accountable by writing investigative articles and helpful guides.

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WhatsApp review 2022

March 8, 2022

WhatsApp is the one of the most popular and widely used instant messaging and VoIP apps around the world. It’s primarily used on smartphones and lets users send messages, make audio and video calls, and share…

Viber review

January 13, 2021

Viber is an instant messaging and VoIP tool used by close to a billion people around the world. It helps users connect with each other, make calls and send instant messages, pictures and videos. Behind only…

Threema review

October 21, 2021

You may not be familiar with Threema. In the premier league of messenger apps, it lags far behind western favorites such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, as well as market leaders WeChat and QQ in China.

How to jailbreak a Firestick

January 6, 2021

When we talk about “jailbreaking” in tech terms, we’re not talking about breaking hardened criminals out of a high-security prison. In the tech world, jailbreaking is much less sinister. In fact, many people see it as…

IPVanish for torrenting in 2022

March 5, 2021

If you’re here, we’ll take it you already know of the importance of a VPN for torrents. Security experts worldwide would recommend the use of a Virtual Private Network as the first step in securing yourself…

The 5 best Yify proxy sites still working in 2019!

The 5 best Yify proxy sites still working in 2022!

May 2, 2022

Proxy torrenting in is still as popular as ever, and now with news of the BitTorrent protocol getting fresh development work being spent on it, to create new technologies that embrace both blockchain-enabled cryptocurrencies and the…

VPN.asia Review 6.6/10

April 22, 2021

Many VPN websites display your IP address and location on their homepage to prove how easy it is to gain access to that information. Ordinarily, it’s right on the money, which encourages the customer to invest…

VPN One Click Review 5/10

April 22, 2021

As is suggested by its name, VPN One Click is dedicated to providing the most straightforward user experience possible. Unfortunately, as our review reveals, that isn’t always the best policy. Among the frustrating contradictions we discovered…

VPNTunnel Review 4.8/10

February 22, 2021

Consumers like to know their money is being spent wisely – and VPNs (virtual private networks) are no different. Unfortunately for those considering VPNTunnel among their option, it’s more difficult to arrive at that conclusion before…

VikingVPN Review 4/10

October 15, 2021

There are a lot of VPN services available on the internet today. We see so many bad or lackluster examples that it can be a pleasant surprise to come across a VPN that gets a lot…

Psiphon Review 4.7/10

October 13, 2021

Psiphon is a VPN service that has been in operation since 2008. It started as a project at the Citizen Lab, University of Toronto. From there, it grew to become a commercial VPN service, helping millions…

Avast Passwords review

February 25, 2021

Avast Passwords is no longer on sale. The company has decided to integrate it into its BreachGuard online security solution. As of now, Avast SecureLine VPN remains a separate product. Check out our best password managers.

YouTube Alternatives: Top 6 video platforms

January 5, 2021

If you love online content, you’ll be used to checking out the latest videos on YouTube. But although the global content-sharing website once reigned supreme, other video content platforms are now catching up. Whether you are…

Best VPN for Tor Browser in 2022

July 14, 2022

Tor browser enhances your online privacy by applying encryption and routing the traffic through a series of relays. However, Tor isn’t fully secure: for example, some of the exit nodes, known as spoiled onions, are malicious…

Online safety guide for the LGBT(Q) community

January 5, 2021

Cyberbullying: the “what” and the “how” of it As the age-old playground adage goes—”Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names may never hurt me.” This proverb (see: untruth) has never held any water, and…

What is a VPN firewall?

April 8, 2021

Due to rampant online snooping and frauds, the use of VPN firewalls has increased drastically. Without question, the internet has completely transformed the way people communicate and work. However, as it is a lucrative platform for…

Top 4 Best alternatives to Google Maps

January 5, 2021

Google Maps has changed the way we think about travel. For the first time, we have been able to access a global atlas featuring street-level images and information about businesses – with the addition of in-depth…

Best VPN for Ireland in 2022

October 27, 2021

There are certain places in the world where access to the internet can be a bit complicated. Although Ireland doesn’t have widespread government censorship or blocking like some more extreme locales, there are certain services which…

Tips on how to use Dropbox in China

December 6, 2021

Dropbox is a site that combines your files in one central place, making them easier to access. Using Dropbox will save you time when retrieving your documents since it is synchronized with all your devices. The…

Best VPN for Sudan in 2022

February 9, 2021

Although everybody can benefit from the security of a good VPN, users in places like Sudan face particular challenges in the form of extensive government censorship and internet blocking. This can particularly affect business people or…