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China

April 2026: China's VPN Crackdown Just Killed Thousands of Proxy Services Overnight

On April 1, 2026, Chinese authorities physically unplugged thousands of relay servers from data center racks. Every proxy service using Shadowsocks, V2Ray, or Trojan with domestic relay infrastructure went completely offline overnight. Here's what happened and what still works.

2026-04-06
TikTok

How to Register TikTok from Mainland China in 2026

Mainland China users ask this every day: how do I register TikTok? The honest answer is not "just turn on a VPN and sign up." In 2026, TikTok registration from mainland China is still possible for ...

2026-03-27
Mac

Best Free VPN for Mac in 2026 — No Account, No Ads, Real Privacy

Is there a truly free VPN for Mac that does not require an account, does not show ads, and actually protects your privacy? The short answer: almost none. The Mac App Store is full of VPN apps label...

2026-03-26
Gaming

What Happens When VPN Core Technology Meets Game Acceleration?

You are in a ranked match. Your crosshair is on the enemy's head. You click. Nothing happens. Then you are dead. The kill cam shows your opponent shooting first — but on your screen, you fired firs...

2026-03-26
Platforms

One VPN, Every Device: How RelyVPN Works on All Platforms

Many VPN apps look and feel different on each platform. Some are clearly built for one device and awkwardly crammed onto others. The Mac version feels like a blown-up phone app. The Windows version...

2026-03-25
Privacy

No Account, No Email, No Password: How RelyVPN's License System Gives You Real Privacy

Every VPN asks for the same thing before you can even connect: create an account. Enter your email. Set a password. Verify your email. Accept marketing emails. Maybe add a phone number for "securit...

2026-03-22
Technology

Inside RelyVPN's Proprietary Protocol: How We Built a Faster, Smarter VPN

Most circumvention tools use open-source protocols that millions of people share: Shadowsocks, V2Ray, Trojan, Hysteria 2. They work — until censors catch up. Open-source means the protocol code is ...

2026-03-22
Free VPN

Does a Truly Free VPN With No Ads and No Sign-Up Still Exist in 2026?

Search for a free VPN with no ads and the promises all sound the same. Then the traps start: forced sign-up, fake trials, upgrade popups, or unusable speeds. Here is what a genuinely free option should look like.

2026-03-15
Apple

Can You Even Use a VPN on Apple Vision Pro?

Apple Vision Pro represents a new frontier in computing. Spatial computing blends the physical and digital worlds, letting you browse the web, stream content, and work in immersive environments. Bu...

2026-03-15
China

Best VPN That Actually Works in China (2026 Update)

Planning a trip to China? Already living there? You need a VPN — but not just any VPN. The Great Firewall blocks Google, YouTube, WhatsApp, ChatGPT, Instagram, and most of the internet the rest of ...

2026-03-15
Iran

Why Do Most VPNs Fail in Iran? The One That Still Works in 2026

You download a VPN. You tap connect. Nothing happens. You try another. Same result. You've gone through five different apps and none of them work. Sound familiar? If you're in Iran — or about to tr...

2026-03-15
Russia

VPN for Russia: Bypass Blocks and Stay Private in 2026

Russia has one of the most restrictive internet environments in the world. Since 2017, the government has steadily tightened controls on VPNs, blocked thousands of websites, and built a censorship ...

2026-03-15
Privacy

Why Does Every VPN Want Your Email? You Don't Need One.

You install a VPN to protect your privacy. Then the first thing it asks for is your email address. The irony is hard to miss. A product marketed as a privacy tool immediately collects the single pi...

2026-03-15