It comes as no surprise that the Internet is quite censored nowadays and not every user can access certain websites from any location in the world. This is of course not what the Internet was meant to become. The modern use-cases applied to the Web, however require a custom approach.

Now that the Web is heavily used for business purposes it’s up to business owners to decide whether to restrict access to their resources. Regular users, however, are left in the dark and not able to watch their favorite TV shows for example. Cases like helping spread online piracy, among others things, kind of speaks for itself. Read more…

In today’s time and age with technology continuously progressing, it is considered backward to possess a sheer utter lack of knowledge in Internet usage. In these modern digital times where smart is no longer a description we give to witty people but to powerful mobile phones as well, it is only inevitable that kids as young as three years old would learn how to access the internet. And let’s face it, when unmonitored, a place as vast and as big as the Internet is as dangerous as leaving your kids with a stranger handing out free candy (Every parents’ worst nightmare). But while mobile phones may be considered smart, do not let them outsmart you.

The Internet may be littered with pages upon pages of unfiltered and inappropriate content that your children may access, but you can always prevent this from happening. Read more…

When we talk about the Internet technology, we must not forget to mention the kinds of crucial disadvantages that are present with its use. Even though the numbers of advantages like, instant connectivity, where users can connect with each other and globally on the go, round the clock are unforgettable. The Internet technology sometimes can become a big hassle in your everyday routine. This does not mean that we aim to not rationalize how important the Internet is in today’s day and age, but we are trying to offer a different perspective to it. Just like any other technology in the world, which comes with its pros and cons, the Internet world is no different. When a user is online, he might be enjoying some of the undeniable opportunities and possibilities, but he is also putting himself at a lot of risks on different levels and points.

Just for the brief discussion, let’s focus on those risks and points that an average Internet user can put himself at while sitting online. The number one risk is access to illegal or banned content. Since the Internet is largely used unsupervised, one can have access to almost everything, this is why it is so important for parents to understand this phenomenon and impose parental controls when their children are using the Internet. Read more…

You want to surf through the net but do not want to leave any traces behind regarding what you searched for? Then here are some tips which you can follow:

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Smartphones have lately become the crucial part of one’s life. From adolescents to the older people everybody is accessing their smartphones as a source of entertainment as you can play the list of songs, download and watch various files and videos, play games either online or offline and also it’s majorly used to carry out the substantial bank transactions, paying various bills, doing booking for movies, Air/Rail tickets and much more through this wondrous cell phone.

Apart from texting and calling details the smartphone generally hold all the bank details, personal photographs, important emails etc. in it. The login details like online passwords are saved in the phone for easy accessibility while proceeding online. Although a cell phone gives you the entire benefits but these stored information can be received by someone else too without you knowing about it. Read more…

Browsing the Internet is a daily routine for most people, whether it is for work or entertainment, and while there is no arguing about its usefulness, it all comes with a price: privacy. There was a time when everyone could browse the Internet anonymously, and nobody really cared about what they did online (except when they were up to no good, of course), but nowadays that’s close to being just a distant memory – websites, companies, internet service providers and even governments are on the lookout, trying to monitor every move people make online.

What’s even worse is that they sometimes interfere with the browsing experience by blocking certain websites or services. If this is not something you’re comfortable about (which is completely normal), here are 15 tools and apps to help you bypass online censorship and protect your privacy. Read more…

Cell phone spy software is one of the most famous innovations of the present decade, which can serve a number of different purposes such as monitoring what your kids are doing online and with whom they communicate. Such a software also lets you monitor your employees in case you are a businessman, which will let you know if something fishy is going on in your company.

But the issue is that most people do not know much about the use of cell phone spy software programs and often find themselves in hot water, either due to scam companies, technical issues or due to different legalities involved in the process. Here are some of the factors you need to consider before you buy a cell phone monitoring software program, so that you avoid any inconvenience while you use the app. Read more…

When it comes to securing your Internet activities, protecting your personal information such as passwords and account numbers, and preventing hackers from gaining access to documents and files you would rather not make public, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a modern day necessity.

Yet with the hundreds, or even thousands, of different VPNs to choose from, how can you be sure you are choosing the right one? Read more…

So you want to send anonymous emails while keeping your identity secret? Well you should then read through this article and learn how to do it.

Despite there are plenty of free and feature-rich email services such as Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Outlook offered by some well-known Internet companies, many users still feel unsafe when it comes to online privacy. Just like most of the websites and free online applications, these email services are ‘free’ simply because they generate revenue through online advertising.

These days, most of the online ads are tailored made for each and every service user. To do that, web service providers would need to get as much as private information from you so that they can show you ads based on your interests, or in other words, ads that you are most likely click through. Read more…

Android has quite a number of security features that are built into the operating system that significantly reduce the frequency and impact of security issues. The system is designed so that when you build your apps with default system and file permissions, you can avoid having to make difficult decisions about security.

Some of the core security features that can help you build secure apps include: Read more…

One of the first things most parents think about when it comes to their children phone use is how much are their kids responsible for the freedom these devices are giving them and will they stay within the boundaries you’ve set. Most kids think about phones as cool gadgets that let them always stay in touch with their friends and allow them to always have internet access.

Kids today are using their phones for gaming, texting and posting pictures or videos and commenting on them with friends that are sitting a few feet from them in the park. This is just the way they play these days, and like it or not they probably won’t change that. Even if you set some boundaries about how much your child can spend playing with its phone every day, as long as they use the phone for this harmless fun you shouldn’t have any concerns. But sometimes things can go beyond this and if you don’t act in time your kid can have some serious consequences or even become a victim of some online predator. Read more…

Plagiarism is a real plague of the today’s content marketing. Simply put, to plagiarize means to take someone else’s content and publish it as your own. Plagiarism not only cheats the original author of the credits for their work they deserve, it also presents direct financial damage for them.

If someone plagiarizes your work you posted online, they face several disadvantages that work against them rather than for them. These include: Read more…

Google has been considered the best tool for spying, with the complete devices for spy needs to help achieve a spymaster’s dream. It has been revealed time and again that there are truths emanating from Google which implies that indeed there are several instances that it had been used as a platform to a hacking or spying activity whether privately, publicly or in government entities which may include political activities for some prominent personalities.

The Chairman of Google, Mr. Eric Schmidt’s had been notably quoted as “if you have something you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn’t be doing it,” thing is just as synonymous to “do not use Google products and services, if you don’t want to be spied on.” Therefore, there is a hint of truth in these words, which can somewhat be alarming. Read more…

Employers may be curious about the activities of employees while at work. These employers may think that their employees are wasting time talking with friends or giving confidential company information to other people through emails. If this is the case and employers would like to confirm their doubts about their employees, they will have to spy on the mobile phone that was assigned by the company to the employees. It is possible to know the activities of certain employees while at work without giving them the idea that they are being monitored. Employers will be able to view the exact text message and email that was sent by the employees as well as the number they dialed.

Since employees may have the tendency to misuse company property, such as mobile devices, it is advisable for employers to use mobile spying technology. Whenever employers feel that their employees are not using the devices properly or are imprudent in their use of company resources that may result to unwanted expenses, it would be essential to monitor how employees are using their mobile devices to collect evidence against them. Read more…

The social networking bug has bitten and gone viral. With invitations to join Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, MySpace and many more streaming through the inbox and endless new networks cropping up by the day, connecting with friends, family and business associates all on one platform, has never been easier.

For example, take Facebook. A name synonymous with social networking, this media powerhouse has taken the Internet by storm. If its popularity is anything to go by, the user count is predicted to run into billions in the next few years. Add to this the amount of private information being uploaded every second on hundreds of social networks that overrun the web and what you get is a strong requirement for security measures to be firmly established. Read more…