Posts Tagged ‘anonymous internet browsing’

How to deactivate geolocation tracking in Firefox and Opera browsers


The latest Opera 10.6 and Firefox 3.5 browsers come with a feature called location-aware, this feature allows websites compatible with Geode (not many at present) to learn where you are. Google location services are used to determine your whereabouts using your computer’s IP address, nearby wireless access points and a random client identifier given to [...]

Live CD for anonymous internet browsing: The (Amnesic) Incognito Live System


After the sole developer of Incognito, arguably, the best Linux live CD for anonymous internet browsing, announced that he could not carry on with his work in the project, another anonymous live CD, Amnesia, decided to merge with Incognito Linux live CD, and hence, the (Amnesic) Incognito Live System was born. Version 0.5 of The [...]

How to stop DNS leakage while using a VPN


The DNS leakage problem explained Whenever you type a domain name, your Internet browser contacts a DNS server and makes a DNS Query. Most Virtual Private Network providers fail to mention that while your connexion is encrypted using a VPN there is a high chance that a DNS leak will occur and your ISP will [...]

Freebie: Free full version East-Tec Eraser 2009


I came accross this offer at Softpedia today and I thought about sharing it with all of you. Valid until 31st January 2010, you can download a free full licensed version of East-Tec Eraser 2009. I just downloaded and registered it and so far so good, it works fine with Windows Vista 64 bit. East-Tec [...]

Secret FBI subpoena demanding IP Addresses of all visitors to Indymedia.us


It is only now that the subpoena has been fought off successfully in court that it can be know how the FBI attempted to get all the IP addresses of people visiting Indymedia.us, an independent news website. The subpoena also imposed a gag order and demanded the recipient’s silence under threat of being prosecuted for [...]

Review: Virtual Pritate Network for private internet surfing AceVPN


I have been using AceVPN for three months now and this review is based on this length of time. Before getting into a Virtual Private Network for anonymous internet surfing purposes, you should understand that a VPN will make it more difficult for TLA agencies such as the CiA and Mi5 to spy on you, [...]

Secure your browser to avoid British police hacking


British police is now allowed to hack into personal computers without a warrant. Be very careful not to piss off your local police officer because he/she may go fishing into your computer to try and find out if you have paid your taxes this year or if your cat vaccines are up to date. In [...]

Review: Drivecrypt Plus Pack v3.95, full disk encryption


Review last updated on 01st April 2009 Some people out there are antagonistic to encryption software that is not open source and can not be reviewed for backdoors. Drivecrypt Plus Pack is one such propietary encryption product. There maybe some reason why you may want to use it, for example some special feature of compatibility [...]

Review: Anonymous internet surfing VforVPN


It has been quite a while since I last used VforVPN and I am glad they are still online as I was quite happy with their services and customer support. With a VPN you will avoid your ISP logging your internet activities and will make it next to impossible for outsiders to eavesdrop on your [...]

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