How to Cancel Proton VPN and Get a Refund (Tested 2026) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Proton VPN has a 30-day money-back guarantee, but there’s a catch. You can only get a refund for any “unused portion” of your purchase and you have to ask for it by contacting the customer support team. If you need another VPN, ExpressVPN is the best alternative . It has the fastest speeds and top-tier security to keep your connection secure....

How to Disable Avast Antivirus in 2026 (And Best Alternatives) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Avast may flag certain safe files and block you from accessing them. However, you can temporarily or permanently disable it without uninstalling it to access such files and websites. You may also want to if Avast is slowing down your system. I don’t recommend uninstalling Avast altogether unless you have a substitute antivirus to protect you....

How to Get a Taiwanese IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re outside Taiwan, you won’t be able to keep up with local news on TVBS or watch new weekly episodes of Single’s Inferno on Netflix Taiwan. You’ll even be blocked by shopping sites and banking apps you use back home. A good VPN will help you access these sites from anywhere by giving you a Taiwanese IP address....

How to Stop Your Smart TV Spying on You (2026 Guide) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert Your smart TV might spy on you and share your data with third parties. Major brands like LG and Samsung are known for watching you through their built-in cameras and microphones. It’s not a coincidence when you see ads similar to what you watch on your smart TV....

Photo by Traxer on Unsplash Japan To Recognize Cryptocurrencies As Legal Financial Products Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Japanese financial regulator is allegedly working on a plan to consider cryptocurrencies as financial products under law. The information has been shared by a local newspaper. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The Japanese Financial Services Agency is planning on changing cryptocurrencies’ status to financial products, as reported by Nikkei....

Speed 6.5 / 10 Servers 7.1 / 10 User Experience 7.8 / 10 Support 7.6 / 10 Pricing 9.2 / 10 MacSentryReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer MacSentry Overview If you’re in a hurry, here’s the bottom line — You can get more servers globally, better VPN features, and 24/7 customer support with Surfshark for the same price or less....

Image by American Life League, from Flickr Massive HHS IT Cuts Leave US Health Data at Risk, Workers Say Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager After slashing IT staff, HHS faces a cybersecurity crisis that could leave sensitive health data and critical systems exposed, workers urgently warn. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Core cybersecurity contracts risk expiring without staff to renew them....

Meta Releases Llama 3, Catches Up to OpenAI in AI Race Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by Meta upped its AI game with the rollout of Llama 3, an advanced AI model now powering a more intelligent, faster, and globally available Meta AI assistant. Announced on April 18, 2024, the latest updates promise a smarter, more creative assistant integrated across Meta’s popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger....

Photo by Mathias Reding on Unsplash Nations Debate Future of AI Weapons at UN Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Nations gathered at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Monday to discuss the future of AI-controlled autonomous weapons and potential regulations governing their use. Experts warn of a growing urgency, citing both a lack of international consensus and limited time....

Image by Wiki Blind, from Flickr New Tool Detects Malware Exploiting Smartphone Accessibility Features Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Georgia Tech developed DVa to combat malware exploiting accessibility features. Accessibility tools help users but also create vulnerabilities for hackers. DVa scans smartphones and reports harmful apps and potential damages to users....

NordVPN vs Norton VPN Review — Which Is is Better in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer With Norton’s excellent reputation in the antivirus industry, I was curious to see how well its standalone VPN service stacked up against top competitors like NordVPN. Both competitors claim to provide rock-solid performance , security, and privacy. To evaluate these claims, I tested Norton Secure and NordVPN across 13 categories to see which one came out on top....

Obfuscated VPN Servers — Why You Might Need Them in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Many VPNs highlight obfuscation as one of their key selling points, but what is this feature exactly? It’s a technique that VPNs use to bypass detection methods and advanced firewalls, ensuring uninterrupted internet access no matter where you are. In this article, I’ll explain how obfuscation works in a VPN and why it’s beneficial ....

Photo by Inspa Makers on Unsplash OpenAI Will Add Mental Health Guardrails For ChatGPT Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI announced new changes to its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, on Monday, including the introduction of mental health guardrails aimed at supporting vulnerable users. The updates are designed to prevent ChatGPT from making decisions for users and will include reminders to take breaks after extended interactions with the AI system....

Image by Emilinao Vittoriosi, from Unsplash OpenAI’s New AI Models Can Now “Think” With Images Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI has launched o3 and o4-mini, advanced AI models that combine image manipulation with text-based reasoning to solve complex problems. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: These models manipulate, crop, and transform images to solve complex tasks. o3 and o4-mini outperform earlier models in STEM questions, visual search, and chart reading....

Image by Getty Images, from Unsplash Pentagon Awards AI Giants Contracts Worth Up to $200 Million to Boost Military Tech Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Pentagon is investing up to $200 million in top AI firms to develop advanced tools for military operations. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Recipients include Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk’s xAI....

Qustodio vs Net Nanny: Which Parental Control App Is Best? Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Trying to decide which of these two premium parental control apps is the best can be difficult. I installed Qustodio and Net Nanny on my child’s phone and ran rigorous head-to-head tests to see which one is worth buying. Qustodio proved without a doubt that it was the winner . In addition to a fully customizable web filter, comprehensive screen time tool, and geofence, it has excellent customer support that can help with any technical issues....

Image from Rawpixel Report Reveals Surge In Cyberattacks Targeting Young Gamers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Kaspersky experts have released a new report detailing the increasing risks that young gamers face online. The report, based on data from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), reveals a significant increase in attacks targeting children’s popular games, with cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive their victims....

Rhysdia Ransomware Emerges as a Significant Threat to Healthcare Security Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A new ransomware group dubbed Rhysdia has gained notoriety in recent months, following a series of high-impact attacks on the healthcare sector. The group which first emerged in May 2023, has forced several government organizations and cybersecurity companies to closely analyze its activities. Following its attack on the Chilean Army and Prospect Medical Holdings, which affected 17 hospitals and 166 clinics in the US, the group was deemed as a significant threat to the healthcare and public sector by the U....

Speed 5.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 5.0 / 10 Support 3.0 / 10 Pricing 4.0 / 10 Shellfire VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Shellfire VPN Overview Shellfire VPN has been operating since 2002, making it one of the oldest VPN services on the market . Given the age of this VPN, I wanted to find out if it had the same quality features and protocols as newer options....

Spotify Launches ‘Livi,’ the Spanish-Speaking AI DJ Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Spotify this week announced the launch of a new Spanish-speaking version of its AI DJ, more than a year after debuting its English-speaking AI-powered radio feature. Dubbed “Livi,” the Spanish-speaking DJ’s voice is also based on a real person, similar to the first AI voice model, “X,” which was based on Spotify’s Head of Cultural Partnerships, Xavier “X” Jernigan....