How to hide ip: Google, Microsoft and Others – Going the “Extra” Mile.

Google, Microsoft and Others – Going the “Extra” Mile.

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 04:56 AM PDT

This news should be very interesting to all our visitors from USA.

We have learned few days ago (thanks to the H – Security) that all data stored on Google servers in Europe is easily available to the authorities in the US. This means that every single bit of information that us send and receive through one/any of the Google servers (we believe that this is the case with other companies as well) is remembered and send to USA when requested. That means searches made with Google and clicks from the Google site can reveal parts of your browsing history even if not trace of it has been left in your computer. This means that not only browsing history (this can be supplied by your ISP) but also search phrases can be attached to your name.

If you have thought previously that clearing your browsing history, cookies, etc. will keep you anonymous in the net you were seriously mistaken.

If you value your privacy and anonymity, we strongly suggest for you to look into the ways of preserving it – like TOR project or well known and recommended VPN services. We also urge you to be extra careful when you find a service that is completely free (you can find out more here).

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Google, Microsoft and Others – Going the "Extra" Mile.

Why Internet Users Must Use VPN? – Part I

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 12:31 AM PDT

Lately, I have been asked questions about the importance and usage of VPN services. VPNs are a good option in cases when either your IP address is blocked or in cases when you don’t want to reveal your identity on the Internet. Let’s face it, we got to hide ourselves and our activities at some point or our lives. This is when VPN becomes super important.

Although, there will be numerous advantages when it comes to using VPNs yet I will list down few over here so that you guys don’t get bored with the huge content. I will try to come up with the second part of this article soon. Also, your comments/suggestions will be included in that article (with proper credits) so keep them coming.

Good Read: The Good And The Bad Of VPN Services.

Enjoy U.S. based services outside U.S.

Yeah! There are plenty of U.S. based services that work only for U.S. based IP addresses. Those sitting outside the U.S. can only read about such services on third party websites and cannot use them. This is when VPNs come to rescue. Using VPN one can easily enjoy such services outside U.S. as most of the VPNs use U.S. based IP address.

Read: How To Access Hulu.com From Outside The U.S.

Access Forums That Have Banned You

Usually, its not you who is banned from a forum rather, it is your IP address (along with that particular account of yours) that is banned from a forum. This is when VPN services come to rescue. While surfing the same forum via a VPN network your IP address will appear to be something different from your original IP address and this is when you are ready to rock. Surf the forum without issues (you will require a new account though).

Read: What Do You Do When You Get Banned From A Forum

Download Torrents and don’t get caught!

I know a friend who had to pay a $10k fine along with his Internet connection just because he had download a pirated movie using torrent. If he had used some of the best VPN services then his original IP address would never have been visible to authorities and he would have saved $10k (it’s hell lot of money, right?)

Read: Why Use VPN While Downloading Torrents

Salman Siddiqui is an expert technology analyst and regularly blogs on his tech. blog CompuWorld. His vast experience of freelance writing is backed by his passion to swim against the tide. You can grab him on Twitter.

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