Browsing the internet has become a habit of most people and therefore we stay online all the time. While surfing, one question should always stand out in your mind as to whether or not the information you transmit is safe and private. Also, can someone figure out your geographic location, track your favorite websites, or identify all the details of your device? All this actually is possible

For ages, governing bodies have imposed restrictions on mediums that allow people to express their views openly. In today’s modern era, it is the internet that has become the most preferred means of expression and information. Therefore, restrictions are imposed on it from time to time for different reasons related to politics, religion, or culture. The limitations imposed by government authorities

What is a VPN? A VPN is a network of computers and servers connected via the internet. The word “virtual” comes from the fact that the network isn't physically connected the way normal networks are. As stated, the computers are connected virtually over the internet. The word “private” refers to the fact that communications transmitted over the network are encrypted and thus are hidden

YouTube is again in the news for getting suspended in Egypt for 30 days. A court ordered this suspension because YouTube has failed to remove a video showing a 14 minute trailer of an anti-Islam film. YouTube is already facing a ban in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other Islamic countries because of this film. The news has come as a shock to YouTube lovers who live there or who often travel to Egypt

Facebook is the top-ranked social networking site with more than 900 million active users all around the globe. The increase in tablets and smartphones has really contributed to this popularity. People of all ages love to connect, chat, and share their photos using this social networking site. In addition to social networking, it has become a tool of expressing one’s views on various

The IT revolution has brought many changes in our lives. It brought PCs, gadgets and the internet has become an extremely important part of our lives. It is our main source of information, communication and entertainment. Despite the internet benefiting us in many ways, we must be wary of online threats that could result in a lot of damage being done to us. As internet technology continuously

With the advancement of technology, the internet is now deeply ingrained in the day-to-day life. Everyone, young and old, uses the internet for all sorts of different things. Now it is not only a source of information but it has become the most powerful tool for communication. Social websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace have added more flavor to the internet and made surfing a favorite