The Best Super Bowl Ads of All Time
From 2010-2023, the average cost of a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl rose by roughly $4.8 million. Yet, companies seem almost happy to obtain an advertising spot, even with…
Kristin Hassel
Kristin Hassel is an Information Systems Specialist and writer. Passionate about helping users of all experience levels find, utilize, and manage software solutions, she’s experienced in a wide range of cybersecurity topics and strives to educate people about the importance of online security.
Posts by kristinh:
What Is a SOCKS5 Proxy and How Is It Different From a VPN?
SOCKS5 is the latest in SOCKS technology and provides a secure sign-in to your proxy server. Only people with the credentials for the SOCKS5 proxy can access the server, making…
Can Websites & Apps Track Your Phone?
It’s easier than ever for websites and apps to track your phone. You may not know it, but your phone contains information specifically designed to help third parties track you.…
Reading Is Cool Again. The Reason? Social Media
Books are irrelevant in the digital age where on-demand content and social media dominate our time – at least some experts want you to think so. Many blame our poor…
What I Learned About Privacy Laws in the US
US privacy laws in the world are improving constantly, but online privacy is still in its infancy. Despite the new legislation, Federal laws remain vague and State leaders have taken…
How to Stay Safe When Shopping Online
We’ve all been there, especially during the holidays. You see a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, it’s from a retailer you’ve not seen before, and it seems too good…
Behind the Scenes Exclusive: PIA’s 50 Servers in 50 States Campaign
On July 4th this year, Private Internet Access joined the US in celebrating a momentous occasion. It was Independence Day, of course, but also the day we deployed server locations…
What Is Data Anonymization and Is It Effective?
Techies and non-techies alike are interested in staying safe online, and who can blame us now that our devices are glued to us 24/7? We use them for everything from…
The Scariest Monsters in Classic Movies
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a monster movie fest? But which classic movie monster should you resurrect this All Hallows Eve?…
How We Made the Best Split Tunneling for Our VPN
Imagine being able to stream your local Netflix library while rerouting the rest of your traffic through a server halfway across the world. Most VPNs force you to route everything through…