VPN Tutorials & Guides

How to Unblock Websites With a VPN in 2025

You can use proxy servers and a Tor browser to access blocked content. However, the most effective way is to use a VPN, since it’s more secure and reliable. Read on to learn about the five best VPNs to unblock any website.

By Wisdom Sablah — 25 Jan'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Get a Canadian IP Address in 2025 With a VPN

If you're a Canadian abroad trying to get into the internet of the Great White North to watch a hockey game, do some banking or even just to watch the news, you're going to need a Canadian IP address. This guide shows you how to get one.

By Arthur Sabayi — 26 Oct'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Cancel Surfshark One in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you subscribed to Surfshark One but weren’t entirely taken with it, your money is not lost. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to cancel Surfshark One and get a full refund.

By Samson Kiarie — 25 Oct'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Block Ads on Android in 2025: Ad-Free Android Browsing

Android devices don’t prevent ads from appearing when you use a browser to surf the internet. The built-in solutions aren’t highly effective, but we’ll show you how to block ads on Android using an ad blocker and VPN.

By Jeremy Gan — 22 Oct'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Use Surfshark Dedicated IP in 2025 to Get a Private IP Address

The Surfshark dedicated IP feature offers IPs in 11 countries: the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada, Italy, Germany, South Africa, France, Japan, Hong Kong and the Netherlands. Read on to learn how to purchase, anonymize and set one up.

By Samson Kiarie — 22 Oct'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Use Surfshark Alternative ID to Protect Your Identity in 2025: Avoid Data Breaches & Data Brokers

With the proliferation of cyber threats, the data you share online could find its way into the hands of data brokers and cybercriminals, leading to identity theft and other online problems. Read on to learn how Surfshark Alternative ID helps keep these cyber threats at bay.

By Samson Kiarie — 24 Sep'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Stop Ads on Facebook in 2025: How to Get Rid of All The Ads on Facebook

Facebook ads aren’t just annoying – they also gather personal information about you. Learn how to stop ads on Facebook using a VPN with a built-in ad blocker or a standalone browser extension.

By Jeremy Gan — 19 Sep'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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How to Get an Adobe Creative Cloud Discount With a VPN in 2025: Save Money on Creative Cloud Apps

Adobe’s tools are widely used across creative industries. Unfortunately, its software isn’t cheap, especially if you’re in the U.S. or Europe. However, there’s a solution. To help you access the tools you need, we're showing you how to get an Adobe Creative Cloud discount.

By Dan Ginn & Wisdom Sablah — 06 Sep'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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Kape Technologies Buys ExpressVPN: What You Need to Know in 2025

Kape Technologies agreed to buy ExpressVPN on Sept. 14, 2021, for nearly a billion dollars — a record for VPN acquisitions. Learn more about the ExpressVPN acquisition below.

By Jackie Leavitt — 06 Sep'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25

Kape Technologies Layoffs 2023: What Happened & How It Affects ExpressVPN, CyberGhost & PIA

Key Takeaways: Kape Technologies Layoffs According to recent reports, technology firm Kape Technologies — which owns popular VPN services such as ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost — has laid off around 180 members of its staff. Following the Kape Technologies layoffs, ExpressVPN CTO Dan Gericke announced that he was leaving the company. This comes...

By Aleksander Hougen — 25 Aug'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
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