Mikaela Bray

Contributing Writer

Mikaela is an investigative journalist that likes to cover the ever-changing world of technology. She tries to keep her finger on the pulse of digital trends and share her insights on the most relevant topics, including big tech, security, privacy, and data breaches.

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Private Internet Access for Kodi in 2022

April 8, 2021

Kodi has emerged from nowhere to become an essential entertainment tool for millions of people around the world. Based on open source software, this app makes it easy to stream music, films, TV, sports, social media…

Does Windscribe keep logs in 2022?

April 8, 2021

Privacy is one of the major reasons to choose a VPN, but can you be sure that your chosen provider is as serious about secrecy as they claim? Many VPNs make bold claims about keeping “zero…

CactusVPN Review 7.3/10

December 20, 2021

Promising top-of-the-line safety and complete anonymity, CactusVPN aims to be a contender in an increasingly crowded VPN market. Launched in Moldova and now based in Romania, a VPN-friendly country with no data retention laws, the creators…

OneVPN Review 6.8/10

October 15, 2021

Looking for the one (reliable VPN service)? Read our OneVPN Review to see if it’s a match. OneVPN provides an ultra-fast service in more than 50 countries and supports the OpenConnect, OpenVPN, and L2TP protocols. According…

PureVPN for torrenting in 2022

April 28, 2022

PureVPN is one of the best-known VPNs in the world. Founded in 2008, it has expanded worldwide, pioneering now-standard innovations like NAT firewalls and kill switches. But we’re not too interested in those features right now.

Private Internet Access for torrenting in 2022

April 22, 2022

Private Internet Access (better known as PIA) is one of the oldest and most popular Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers around. With its huge portfolio of servers across the world, reliable customer support, and general ease…

How to check if my VPN is leaking personal information

April 19, 2021

VPN services are used by many to stay safe and anonymous on the web by hiding their real IP addresses and encrypting their traffic. However, some VPN services suffer from leaks which can give away the…

Dropbox alternatives: Top 10 Best Cloud Storage Providers for 2022

April 21, 2021

Dropbox is the world’s most popular cloud storage provider. Their cloud-based servers allow millions of businesses and individuals to store their files or documents in virtual memory, making them accessible anywhere in the world. However, Dropbox…

TunnelBear for torrenting

March 16, 2022

TunnelBear is one of Canada’s leading VPN providers. In fact, it’s one of the biggest VPNs in . Owned by security giant McAfee, TunnelBear offers a reliable, accessible VPN service on all major platforms. But can…

What’s the difference between network Layer 2 and Layer 3?

July 5, 2021

We often think of the internet as a web of connected nodes which stretches across the globe, but that’s not how network engineers see things. In their world, the internet is more like a pyramid (or…

How to shop online safely

July 13, 2022

Shopping online has exploded in recent years, becoming almost second nature to consumers across the world. In the United States, at least 10 percent of total sales occur online, while total eCommerce sales amount to over…

What is SHA? Everything you need to know about Secure Hash Algorithm

April 21, 2021

In the modern world, information isn’t secure unless it has been encrypted. This means taking whatever text, graphics or video you have and applying mathematical processes to make it impenetrable to outsiders. Unless they have the…

How to access Gmail in China

December 6, 2021

China’s Great Firewall can play havoc with internet access, including plenty of sites that people tend to rely on. From YouTube to Facebook, the People’s Republic makes it very hard to live a normal digital life.

How to use YouTube in China

December 7, 2021

The relationship between the Chinese government and the internet is deeply dysfunctional. On the one hand, they need the internet to allow dynamic Chinese businesses to compete on the global stage. On the other, the free…

Why is my VPN not working & what can I do about it?

July 26, 2021

We’ve put together a list of potential reasons for why your VPN isn’t working, along with some solutions that you can try to get it up and running again. Have you noticed that your VPN has…

TunnelBear vs Private Internet Access

November 30, 2021

When comparing TunnelBear vs Private Internet Access (PIA), you should note that they are both run-of-the-mill VPN services, but they do have their unique attributes. Both are very popular. Let’s see how they stack up against…

What is a DNS server?

June 22, 2021

In this article, we break down everything you need to know about DNS servers, from how they work to how you can protect yourself from malware and other security attacks. A DNS server is a server…

Best Password Managers for 2022

March 23, 2021

Choosing the right password manager is becoming more difficult as this market grows. There are some things you should keep in mind when hunting for the best one – most importantly, the security features, app support,…

How to not get caught torrenting

October 26, 2021

Getting your favorite movies and music for free is great, but the last thing you want is to find yourself on the wrong side of the law. Read on to learn about the steps you need…

What are internet cookies and how do they work?

April 21, 2021

Some types of internet cookies make browsing the internet better. Others can be harmful to your computer and mobile devices. Learn how to spot the difference and protect yourself from the dangerous ones. The meaning behind…