Private Internet Access Transparency Report Q2 2026
Transparency reporting is most useful when it’s consistent. Every quarter, we publish the legal requests PIA receives, explain how they are categorized, and share the latest figures from our Bug…
General Privacy News
How to Enable Third-Party Cookies on Chrome, Safari, and More
Third-party cookies can help website features work across different domains. A site may ask you to enable them before you can sign in through another service, complete a payment, view…
What Is the Purpose of the OSI Model? A Guide to the 7 Layers
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a conceptual framework for understanding network communication. Although modern networks use TCP/IP, the OSI framework remains widely used for learning, designing, and troubleshooting…
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”…
DNS vs. VPN vs. Smart DNS: Definitions, Pros, Cons, and Use-Cases
If you’re after faster browsing or better online privacy, you might come across terms like DNS and VPN. They may get mentioned together, but they work in different ways and…
What Is Data Scraping? (Definition, Uses & Legality)
Data scraping, put simply, means using software to pull information from digital places (websites, PDFs, mobile apps, or even older business systems) and turning it into something structured, like a…
Why Is My Starlink Slow? 5 Causes and Solutions
If you’re noticing that your Starlink internet isn’t living up to the promise of high speeds, there are a few common reasons behind it, and most have straightforward fixes. Starlink…
HTTPS vs. VPN: Which Protects Your Privacy Better?
Most websites today have HTTPS protection on their websites and trustworthy browsers will flag sites that don’t as “not secure”, to help you avoid scams and malware. That built-in encryption…
My Facebook Was Hacked: How to Recover & Protect It in 2026
Your Facebook account holds personal information, private conversations, and even access to other apps and services. So when it gets hacked, it can be a major invasion of your privacy.…
Geek Squad Email Scam: How to Spot It and What to Do
In 2025, the Geek Squad scam is still around and it’s more convincing than ever. The official-looking messages, familiar branding, and just enough personal detail can even fool the careful.…