Tag Archives: security

Proxy Through SSH Tunnel

Posted by on April 10, 2025 No comments

For occasional VPN or proxy, you do not always need to pay for a reliable VPN service.
In many workplaces or restricted networks, VPN services are blocked altogether. However, one port is often left open – the SSH port (port 22). With this, you can tunnel your traffic securely and bypass content filtering, geo-restrictions, or just mask your IP using a simple SSH tunnel.

In this post, we’ll cover:

  • What SSH tunneling is
  • How to create a proxy using SSH tunnel
  • How to use Chrome with the tunnel
  • Some free SSH server providers
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Best DNS for Speed and Privacy (A Guide)

Posted by on April 8, 2025 No comments

When it comes to faster browsing and stronger privacy, or minimising latency, switching to a better DNS (Domain Name System) provider can make a noticeable difference. Whether you’re a gamer, a privacy advocate, or just looking for a more reliable internet experience, a good DNS can be a game-changer.

Here’s a rundown of the most popular DNS services in 2025, ordered by popularity and effectiveness, with IPs, features, and facts for each.

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Your Smart TV Is Watching You—Here’s How to Make It Stop

Posted by on April 6, 2025 No comments

Disable ACR for some privacy.

In the age of smart everything, it’s easy to forget that your TV might be doing more than just streaming your favorite shows. Behind the scenes, it’s probably keeping tabs on what you’re watching—and using that data to feed you targeted ads. Sound invasive? That’s because it is.

But there’s a way to take back control: it’s time to turn off ACR.

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Secure your android phone from Kids. Save Money.

Posted by on June 5, 2012 No comments

Secure your android phone from being billed for apps and in-app billing

Have you ever thought if you ever gave your android phone to some inquisitive kid what might happen.

My friend’s kid often plays with my phone and installs free kids apps that use in app billing and I have to watch over his shoulder not to buy something for hefty dollars. Few times he managed to buy few apps which I refunded, thankfully.

Here’s another complaint:

My son just ordered $150 or credits in-app from Game Insight. As it is in app there is no way to cancel the order other than sending an email. I hope I can get a refund….

And the complaints have kept on pouring, here’s an easy solution which doesn’t require cancelling your credit cards .. Read more »

Your own, “no software”, data shredder

Posted by on September 29, 2011 No comments
Junk file creation

By data shredder I mean deleting data on a re-writable storage medium beyond recovery by normal methods. You might have heard of recovery of deleted files using special software, similarly, there are software available to delete data/files rendering them unrecoverable.

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