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Internet Censorship in China: How the Middle Kingdom Blocks the Web Explained in 2025

The People’s Republic of China is one of the worst places for internet censorship. The communist government keeps a tight rein on internet activities, blocking many foreign websites and forbidding the mention of sensitive topics. Over the last four decades, censorship in China has been reinforced by laws with severe penalties.  The Chinese government censors...

By Wisdom Sablah — 13 Nov'17 Last Updated: 20 Nov'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Fix Kodi Buffering Issues in 2025

Kodi is a popular open-source software for creating your very own streaming media library to enjoy plenty of movies and shows from across the great wide web. However, like any streaming software, it’s not immune to buffering and lags. In this guide, we’ll help you get to the root of what might be behind your...

By Kit Copson — 24 Oct'17 Last Updated: 06 Jan'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Install Covenant on Kodi

If you want to stream movies or TV shows on Kodi, Covenant is the way to go. Cloudwards.net shows you how to install Covenant on Kodi in just a few easy steps.

By Jacob Roach — 09 Oct'17 Last Updated: 24 Feb'24

pCloud vs SpiderOak: Choosing the Top Cloud Storage for 2025

pCloud and SpiderOak may not seem like natural competitors. pCloud is a cloud storage provider, while SpiderOak focuses on online backup. However, the choice isn't easy once you look at the similarities and differences. To help you decide, we compare pCloud vs SpiderOak.

By Jason Stagnitto — 26 Aug'17 Last Updated: 12 Nov'24
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

What is Usenet and How Does NZB Search Work?

In this article, Cloudwards.net lifts the veil on Usenet, NZB searches and everything else with this ancient, yet little-known part of the Internet.

By Mauricio Preuss — 01 Aug'17 Last Updated: 24 Nov'23

Dangers of Public WiFi: Risks and Staying Safe in 2025

Public WiFi networks are everywhere — in hotels, coffee shops, restaurants and shopping centers — and they’re a convenient way to access the internet when you’re on the go. However, people often overlook the dangers of public WiFi despite the risks that unsecured networks pose, including data theft and malware deployment. Fortunately, there are ways...

By Kate Hawkins — 17 Jul'17 Last Updated: 06 Jan'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

NAS Security Guide: 7 Basic Principles for Synology & Other Devices in 2025

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a way to store data locally on a device connected to your local network, which differs from using the best cloud storage. A NAS device has an operating system and can handle several hard drives, giving the owner plenty of space and scalability to transfer data. However, don’t overlook NAS security...

By Jason Stagnitto — 14 Jun'17 Last Updated: 23 Nov'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is RAID? A Practical 2025 Guide to Definitions, Use and Costs

If you're looking for a way to build an extra line of defense against hard-drive failure, setting up a RAID array may be the way to go. Cloudwards.net explains what RAID is and is not, how to get more for less and the common pitfalls during installation.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 05 Jun'17 Last Updated: 20 Sep'24

How to Create a Data Backup Plan & Strategy in 4 Easy Steps in 2025

If you’ve experienced data losses before, you know how essential a data backup plan is. Even if you haven’t, we recommend you set one up to protect your business from unforeseen data loss. An effective backup plan can help you quickly restore your data and resume normal business operations when something unexpected does occur. If...

By Grace Micere — 08 May'17 Last Updated: 06 Dec'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Best TrueCrypt Alternatives: 5 Providers That Do the Job

In this article, Cloudwards.net goes through the five best TrueCrypt alternative services that you may want to check out now that this formidable encryption tool is no longer supported.

By Jacob Roach — 24 Apr'17 Last Updated: 25 Aug'24