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Best Ad Blockers in 2025: Adblock Plus vs AdGuard vs uBlock Origin and More

Annoying ads are all over the internet. If you just want to visit websites without having to search for the actual content in a sea of ads and pop-ups, you’re not the only one. Discover the best ad blockers for browsers you need to install.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 30 Apr'22 Last Updated: 19 Mar'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

Internet Safety for Kids: How to Keep Your Children Safe Online in 2025

The internet is full of wonderful and insightful information, but there’s also a nasty side. Predators, inappropriate websites and content, scams, cyberbullying and other dangers are never too far away. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on internet safety for kids.

By Sandra Pattison — 30 Apr'22 Last Updated: 26 Dec'24
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

The Best VPN for Binance 2025: How to Use Binance With a VPN

If you’re looking for a VPN for Binance, you’re in luck. We put several VPN services through the wringer to create this list. Read on to learn the top six Binance VPNs as well as why they're fit for the purpose.

By Wisdom Sablah — 20 Apr'22 Last Updated: 21 Feb'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

Opera vs Firefox in 2025: The Two Oldest Google Chrome Competitors Square Off

Before Chrome, there was Mozilla Firefox and Opera. Firefox is the more mainstream competitor to Chrome, while Opera maintains a small but devoted following for its niche set of features. We’ll see which of these major browsers comes in first place in our Opera vs Firefox comparison.

By Max Pitchkites — 19 Apr'22 Last Updated: 23 Jan'24
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

The 10 Best Chrome Privacy Extensions in 2025: Improve Google’s Privacy

In a day and age where seemingly every website you visit has a tracker designed to grab as much user data as possible, keeping said data private is more important than ever. Browsers themselves can only protect so much, which is why we’re looking at the best Chrome privacy extensions to keep your data private.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 19 Apr'22 Last Updated: 21 Jan'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

How to Unblock Instagram in Russia in 2025: Avoid the Russian Ban

The Russian government has blocked Instagram, leaving over 80 million Russian people in the lurch. In this guide, we'll show you our three best VPNs for Instagram in the country, and you’ll find a handy step-by-step guide to help you set up any VPN provider.

By Wisdom Sablah — 10 Apr'22 Last Updated: 04 Dec'24

Safari vs Chrome in 2025: Performance, Speed and Features Compared

Safari and Chrome are two of the biggest players in the browser world. While Safari comes ready-to-go on Apple devices, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option — especially as Chrome is often touted as the best browser out there. See who wins in our Safari vs Chrome comparison.

By Hannah Pisani — 10 Apr'22 Last Updated: 01 Feb'24
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

How to Unblock Twitter in Russia in 2025: Avoid the Russian Ban

As Putin’s government continues to drop the hammer on social media platforms, VPNs are becoming indispensable for circumventing censorship. Read on to learn how to unblock Twitter in Russia with a VPN, while avoiding mistakes that could land you in jail.

By Samson Kiarie — 05 Apr'22 Last Updated: 06 Nov'24

The Best VPN for Dating Sites & Apps in 2025: OkCupid, Tinder, PoF & More

Dating apps are the most common way people meet their significant other. In fact, one in four couples meet online. However, if you want to use a dating app or a dating site like match.com, you don’t need to just be careful about your heart — you should make sure that you are always well...

By Mauricio Preuss — 29 Mar'22 Last Updated: 13 Mar'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

The Best VPN for Facebook: Unblock Your Account Anywhere in 2025

Many schools, workplaces and even entire countries block access to Facebook. Fortunately, you can use a VPN for Facebook to gain unrestricted access to your account from anywhere. The best VPNs for Facebook will keep your online activity secure when you’re connected. In this guide, we’ll name the best virtual private network (VPN) that can...

By Kate Hawkins — 25 Mar'22 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz