The Proliferation of Chinese Apps as Tools of Surveillance
China may not be part of the Five, Nine, and Fourteen Eyes Alliances, but it has one of the most advanced mass surveillance and censorship systems. Software and hardware developed in China often pose the threat of monitoring and recording the data of its users – that is why the US government is wary of […]
Moving Home? Here Are 4 Steps For Setting Up a Fast Internet Network
We’re so connected to the Internet in our daily lives that, for many of us, the first thing we do when we move into a new home is set up the Internet connection. Sure, there are boxes to unpack and furniture to assemble, but what we really want to do is jump online so we […]
Should You Use the Broadband Router Offered for Free by Your Service Provider?
Whenever you sign up with a new Internet Service Provider (ISP), you normally get a free broadband router included in the package. More generous companies may even send you a new router every now and then to replace the outdated model. Many home users automatically assume that they must use the free router provided and […]