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  • IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS: Everything You Need to Know

    IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS: Everything You Need to Know

    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) are the three main cloud computing service models. Each has its own role to play in delivering technology resources over the internet, from basic infrastructure to complete applications. Understanding the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS can help you Read more

  • Private DNS for Android: Everything You Need to Know

    Private DNS for Android: Everything You Need to Know

    Using a private DNS service for Android is a popular way to protect your online activity or even speed up your browsing. It encrypts your DNS queries, making it harder for third parties, such as internet service providers or attackers on public Wi-Fi, to monitor your browsing behavior. But how exactly does it work? What Read more

  • Double NAT: What It Is and How to Fix It

    Double NAT: What It Is and How to Fix It

    If you’ve ever set up a VPN, tried to host an online game, or struggled to connect to devices at home, you may have come across the term “double NAT” in a forum post or router setting. But is it actually the reason things aren’t working as expected? In this guide, we break down what Read more

  • Private Internet Access Transparency Report Q1 2026

    Private Internet Access Transparency Report Q1 2026

    Transparency reports exist to hold privacy companies accountable. Every quarter, we publish this data to show exactly how many legal requests we receive from authorities and what happens when they ask for user data. Between January and March 2026, our legal team received 19 requests from domestic and international authorities. As in every previous quarter, Read more

  • RDP vs. VNC: Which Remote Desktop Solution Should You Use?

    RDP vs. VNC: Which Remote Desktop Solution Should You Use?

    With the rise of hybrid and remote work, remote desktop access has become essential for many individuals and businesses. Whether you’re managing office systems from home, helping a colleague troubleshoot a device, or using a Raspberry Pi, you may be wondering which protocol is better for your needs – RDP or VNC? Let’s go through Read more

  • Managed DNS: A Complete Guide

    Managed DNS: A Complete Guide

    How quickly your web pages load directly impacts how much your visitors will enjoy your website and how likely they are to stick around.  A lot of factors can affect this time, but DNS is one that’s often overlooked – sometimes at significant cost. Page abandonment rates increase quickly alongside page load times. Large portions Read more