How to Use Google in China: Unblock the Great Firewall!

  • November 4, 2015·
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Google has become an integral part of so many people’s lives in most of the western world. Many of them may not even realize how they need Google for not only search, but also for:

  • Gmail
  • Google Docs
  • Google Play
  • Google Maps

And still more, I even left Google-owned Youtube off that list! If you want to use Google in China, or anything they manage, you’ll find yourself blocked. This is because the Chinese government has decided to censor as much of the west’s content as possible.

This censorship applies equally to all those in China, and those visiting China. The Great Firewall of China, which blocks many web properties including Google in China, doesn’t care what your passport says. If you’re in China, they’re blocking all Google products.

This article will help you use all Google products in China. You’ll be back to using your Gmail, downloading from the Google Play store, and watching YouTube clips in no time!
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Learning About Proper WiFi Security Techniques Easily

  • October 28, 2015·
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There are two basic types of WiFi security that you need to learn about. This article will look at them simply so that you can easily implement them on your own WiFi network, or when using others. You won’t need to be a tech guy to understand this, so let’s start better securing your WiFi right now!
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How to Browse Anonymously Online

  • October 21, 2015·
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Online tracking is so prevalent nowadays that your every move is being tracked. How do you browse anonymously and start to feel like you don’t have eyes looking over your shoulder right at your screen all day and night?

First, there are two types of tracking that take place: local and remote. Local tracking is your search history stored in your browser, and cookies on your computer. Remote includes all of the dozens, perhaps hundreds, of companies which track web activity. Not to mention every website on earth has some sort of tracking as well.
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Data Retention: Australia’s New Laws Come into Effect

  • October 14, 2015·
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As of October 13, 2015, Australia has passed into law some of the most restrictive data retention laws in the Western world. If you look at them, and understand what they mean, you’ll wonder if this is the type of law coming out of repressive regimes like China, or Syria.

The cost to ISPs could be quite high, causing them to have to raise their prices. The cost to consumers could also be high as any time a large amount of data is stored needlessly, someone comes along and hacks it. Despite the high costs, the retention laws can be easily and cheaply circumvented. We’ll look at all of this now.
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What is Spam? How Can I Protect Myself Against It?

  • October 7, 2015·
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When you first start using the Internet, you’ll start to notice that you may be getting a lot of messages from people and businesses you don’t know. If you’re wondering what is spam in an online context, that’s a start.

Spam can take many forms online,, and be intended for a number of malicious things. This article is going to look at the most common forms of spam, where it comes from, and offer ways for you to avoid it so you don’t get spammed yourself!
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Protect your Social Media Account from Hackers and Scams

  • September 30, 2015·
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Over the last ten years, social media has become a huge part of every brand’s marketing presence. Not only are brands using social media to market to consumers, but they’re also using it to make personal connections that can last a lifetime.

Unfortunately, these same social media accounts can be hacked. This can ruin a once perfect social presence, results in confidential information theft, and even be done just for the LOLz. A bad hack could impact your business for years to come, and it can all start from:

  • A phishing scam
  • Old apps
  • Sharing information you shouldn’t
  • Poor public WiFi choices
  • Not using modern sign in tools
  • Neglecting your security software

And the list can go on. Fortunately for you, there are ways to protect your branded social media account from hacking. Read this guide for the most common ways to protect your company, and your customers!
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What is Cyberbullying? How Can We Protect Our Kids from Cyberbullying?

  • September 23, 2015·
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Parents everywhere are all asking the same questions: What is cyberbullying? What can we do to protect our kids from this? While you may never be able to stop your children from being cyberbullied completely, you can certain do plenty to better protect them, and better educate them.

This will all tie in together with your overall cybersecurity plan, and how you will stay safe online in general. If you’re over the age of 18 the typical term used here is “cyberstalking,” and the advice in this article can apply to you just as readily as it will to someone under the age of 18.
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What is a VPN? And Other VPN FAQs

  • September 16, 2015·
  • 1675  Views·

With many Internet users coming to realize that they need to take their online security seriously, the question “What is a VPN” is one question we hear often around here. Not only are people asking what a VPN is, but they’re also asking many other questions about VPNs.

Here at BVP we’re doing everything we can to help people understand what VPNs are for, and their many uses. I’m going to try to answer a whole bunch of common question, most are more complex than “what is a VPN,” so that you know why you need one. Let’s start answering some common questions!
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Adjusting Facebook Privacy Settings, and Stopping Ad Tracking

  • September 9, 2015·
  • 2202  Views·

You’ve heard it before, but on Facebook YOU are the product being sold. This comes in the form of data tracking to serve you better advertisements. You give Facebook stacks and stacks of information every day, and all you get in exchange is use of their service. And ads. You get plenty of ads.

What many people don’t realise is that every time they sign into an app using their Facebook account, those companies are getting access to your account data. Now they won’t get your name and phone number, but they will learn about you and take your information to target you with advertising.

This article will help you gain some of your privacy back from these companies, and show you how to have greater privacy online overall.
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More VPN Censorship in China: Astrill Users Suffer

  • September 7, 2015·
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China’s censorship of the Internet continues on seemingly unabated. While many websites will forever be blocked in the dictatorship, some residents and visitors to China use VPNs to get around the blocks.

Unfortunately, a popular VPN in China has been experiencing problems. This would be Astrill VPN, one which we don’t include in our top 5 China VPNs.
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