We review vendors based on rigorous testing and research, and also take into account your feedback and our affiliate commission with providers. Some providers are owned by our parent company.
Advertising Disclosure

GuideHaven was established in 2018 as an independent site reviewing VPN services and covering privacy-related stories. Today, our team of hundreds of cybersecurity researchers, writers, and editors continues to help readers fight for their online freedom in partnership with Kape Technologies PLC, which also owns the following products: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Intego and Private Internet Access which may be ranked and reviewed on this website. The reviews published on GuideHaven are believed to be accurate as of the date of each article, and written according to our strict reviewing standards that prioritize the independent, professional and honest examination of the reviewer, taking into account the technical capabilities and qualities of the product together with its commercial value for users. The rankings and reviews we publish may also take into consideration the common ownership mentioned above, and affiliate commissions we earn for purchases through links on our website. We do not review all VPN providers and information is believed to be accurate as of the date of each article.

Blog

VPNs

How to Get a Bulgarian IP Address (Updated 2024)

If you ever connect to foreign networks or firewalled WiFi, you may have trouble accessing Bulgarian websites due to licensing restrictions and filters. Th…

VPNs

How to Get a Cyprus IP Address (Updated 2024)

If you’re outside Cyprus, you might find yourself unable to watch The Voice of Greece or Passenger on Sigma TV, and you could also be blocked from accessin…

VPNs

How to Change Your Steam Region Easily — Use a VPN in 2024

Officially, you can only change your Steam country if you’ve moved to another location. However, if you’re traveling to a country that isn’t your permanent…

How Inclusive Is Social Media? A Comparative Research Study

Increasingly, fears of and reactions to “cancel culture” and censorship on social media make headlines. Conservatives and liberals alike have concerns abo…

VPNs

How to Get a Georgian IP Address From Anywhere Fast (2024)

If you travel outside Georgia, you may encounter issues accessing local accounts, such as streaming services and banking apps. This is due to regional lice…

VPNs

How to Get a Greece IP Address (Updated 2024)

If you travel outside of Greece, you may encounter issues trying to log into your Alpha Bank account or access sites like Stoiximan or ΣΚΑΪ (Skai) TV. Many…

VPNs

How to Get a Kazakhstan IP Address in 2024 (Easiest Method)

When traveling outside Kazakhstan, being locked out of your Kaspi bank account could disrupt your trip. The best way to access your accounts is to use a VP…

VPNs

How to Get an Armenian IP Address (Updated 2024)

As an avid traveler, I understand the challenge of accessing your home country’s content while abroad, and Armenia is no exception. By connecting to a VPN …

VPNs

How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Online

As a dedicated UFC fan, I eagerly anticipate the action in the latest UFC fights. Unfortunately, UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov isn’t availabl…

How to Get a Bulgarian IP Address (Updated 2024)

If you ever connect to foreign networks or firewalled WiFi, you may have trouble accessing Bulgarian websites due to licensing restrictions and filters. Th…

How to Get a Cyprus IP Address (Updated 2024)

If you’re outside Cyprus, you might find yourself unable to watch The Voice of Greece or Passenger on Sigma TV, and you could also be blocked from accessin…

How to Change Your Steam Region Easily — Use a VPN in 2024

Officially, you can only change your Steam country if you’ve moved to another location. However, if you’re traveling to a country that isn’t your permanent…

How to Get a Georgian IP Address From Anywhere Fast (2024)

If you travel outside Georgia, you may encounter issues accessing local accounts, such as streaming services and banking apps. This is due to regional lice…

How to Get a Greece IP Address (Updated 2024)

If you travel outside of Greece, you may encounter issues trying to log into your Alpha Bank account or access sites like Stoiximan or ΣΚΑΪ (Skai) TV. Many…

How to Get a Kazakhstan IP Address in 2024 (Easiest Method)

When traveling outside Kazakhstan, being locked out of your Kaspi bank account could disrupt your trip. The best way to access your accounts is to use a VP…

How to Get an Armenian IP Address (Updated 2024)

As an avid traveler, I understand the challenge of accessing your home country’s content while abroad, and Armenia is no exception. By connecting to a VPN …

How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Online

As a dedicated UFC fan, I eagerly anticipate the action in the latest UFC fights. Unfortunately, UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov isn’t availabl…

How to Watch

How to Use IPTV in 2024: Watch IPTV Live TV Online

There are many IPTV streaming platforms and apps available, offering a great way to enjoy your favorite shows and live TV. However, like most streaming ser…

3 Best Parental Control App for Monitoring WhatsApp in 2024

There are no integrated parental control features in WhatsApp. I had to download over 30 free and paid parental control apps in order to find the one that …

4 Best Apps to Limit Screen Time on Mobile 2024

I tested over 30 apps that claim to have strong or powerful screen time features. I installed them on my children’s devices, so I could see for myself how …

Best Parental Control Apps for Android – Tested in 2024

With 4 kids who spend way too much time on their phones, I needed to find an app that, despite Android’s new regulations, could still be effective in filte…

How to Protect Your Child From Inappropriate Content Online

Both Google and Apple have basic filters that you can turn on for your children’s accounts, in order to limit the content with which they are exposed. Thes…

Most Dangerous Apps for Kids 2024: What Parents Should Do

Even if you know which apps to look for, checking your kid’s phone isn’t always a viable option. The kids can hide the apps in different folders or downloa…

5 Best Parental Control Software for Windows PC in 2024

Even though my kids spend most of their time on their smartphones, they still manage to find time to use our Windows laptop as well. In my quest to give th…

3 Bark Alternatives: Best Apps With Additional Features for 2024

Every parental control app has areas where it excels and some features that are lacking or could use improvement. Bark is one of the leading apps because o…

Qustodio vs Net Nanny: Which Parental Control App Is Best?

Trying to decide which of these two premium parental control apps is the best can be difficult. I installed Qustodio and Net Nanny on my child’s phone and …

6 Best Family Locator Apps for Android & iOS (Updated 2024)

Nowadays, rather than struggling to manage everything, I’ve opted for a more convenient approach. I’ve implemented geofencing on my children’s smartphones….

Best Adobe Deals: Tested and Updated for 2024

Adobe has become synonymous with online editing software. Adobe upgraded its services to include a cloud-based interface, giving you the freedom to access …

Best Free PDF Readers & Editors for PC in 2024

We’re at the point where having a PDF reader and editor is a necessity. But you don’t have to commit to a long-term contract or pay subscription fees for t…

3 Best Free Adobe XD Alternatives [TESTED in 2024]

Quick Summary: I tested dozen of free design software, but couldn’t find something that comes close to Adobe XD in terms of UX/UI design. However, Figma w…

How to Cancel Adobe Premiere Pro & Get a Full Refund

I was pleased to see that Adobe Premiere Pro stood behind its 14-day money-back guarantee and quickly gave me a complete refund when I canceled my annual …

How to Cancel Grammarly & Get a Full Refund (Tested 2024)

Grammarly doesn’t have a money-back guarantee or a refund policy, unless you purchased your subscription through the Apple App Store, and then you have 24…

How to Cancel Adobe Acrobat Pro & Get a Full Refund in 2024

I was pleased to see that Adobe Acrobat Pro stood behind its 14-day money-back guarantee and gave me a hassle-free way to claim my refund. Adobe Acrobat …

5 Best Video Editing Software for Content Creators – Tested in 2024

There are hundreds of video editing software that you can download. But, if you want to make a good impression on your viewers, you need software that is b…

How to Cancel Adobe Photoshop & Get a Full Refund in 2024

I was pleased to see that Adobe Photoshop stood behind its 14-day money-back guarantee and quickly gave me a complete refund when I canceled my annual sub…

3 Best Free iMazing Alternatives [TESTED in 2024]

Quick Summary: While I stand behind all the iMazing alternatives below, UltFone iOS Data Manager stood above the others. It’s not as good as iMazing, but …

Best VPNs

How to Remove the Pornographic Virus Alert in 2024 (Easy!)

If you ever get a pop-up message saying you’ve got the “Pornographic Virus” or something similar, do not click it. It’s a fraudulent pop-up message designe…

How to Remove a Facebook Virus & Prevent Infections in 2024

Facebook’s popularity has made it a platform that many hackers use to spread malware to people. It’s possible you’ve already been exposed to a Facebook vir…

Norton vs Kaspersky: Which Antivirus Should You Pick in 2024?

Norton and Kaspersky are two popular antivirus software solutions that offer robust security features to protect your devices from online threats. So, I te…

What is RAT Malware? How to Protect Your Devices in 2024

Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are malware threats that allow a hacker to remotely control your device, install viruses, or spy on you. They can quietly infi…

The Best Antivirus With VPN Included (Tested in 2024)

Many modern antiviruses offer built-in VPNs, but most are low-quality, with slow speeds and limited server networks. A good VPN can work alongside your ant…

Best Android Antivirus Apps – Phones & Tablets (2024)

Android devices nowadays come with Google Play Protect for safety, but the built-in Android security isn’t enough to stop advanced cyber threats. So, getti…

Best Antiviruses in 2024 – Top Reddit Recommendations

Reddit, a hub of diverse knowledge and insights, holds a wealth of recommendations from cybersecurity enthusiasts. So, I browsed threads across various cyb…

6 Best Antivirus Software for PC Gaming 2024

Gaming can be really resource-intensive, so you need an antivirus that won’t slow down your PC. You also need to keep your computer protected because as lo…

Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Full Side-By-Side Comparison (2024)

Both Bitdefender and Kaspersky are well-established names in the antivirus industry. To determine which one was better at keeping me safe on and off the we…

Data Breach: Millions of Users’ Messages, Account IDs, and IP Addresses Exposed in Mobile Game Database Leak

GuideHaven’s security team has found a major breach in popular mobile game Battle for the Galaxy’s database. This leak exposed users’ email addresses, IP addr…

Online Safety Guide for People With Disabilities

The internet is a fantastic tool to communicate with other people with similar likes and dislikes. Studies show that talking with others online is really …

BREACH: Data Leak Exposes Personal ID’s of Over 14 Million Chilean Citizens

GuideHaven has discovered a database leak that contains identifiable information for over 14 million Chilean residents, aged 17+. The 3 GB database was hosted…

All the Statistics You Need About How Kids Use the Internet in 2024

Digital natives. No doubt you’ve heard the term before. It’s used, somewhat optimistically, to refer to people born at some point after the mid-1990s, and…

Privacy & Safety

A Million People’s Personal Information Leaked by Chinese VPN Application

GuideHaven’s security team recently discovered a major leak affecting Quickfox, a free VPN service primarily used to access Chinese sites from outside of main…

In-App Purchases: Tips to Keep On Top of Spending

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 80% of apps for children between the ages of 3 and 5 contained some …

Phishing in 2022: Wrapping Up a Record-Breaking Year

Phishing scams continue to plague the internet in 2022, more now than ever. This article explores the latest data and current trends and shows you how to …

Privacy & Safety

Signs Your Smartphone is Hacked (+ How to Protect Yourself)

A smartphone is one of the most important tools in modern life. It helps you keep track of dates, stay in touch with loved ones, take pictures, and so much…

Data Breach: Turkish legal advising company exposed over 15,000 clients

GuideHaven team uncovered a massive data leak containing private information about Turkish Citizens through a misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket. The server conta…

The 10 Best Password Managers for Google Chrome in 2024

A password manager will help save time and boost your online security, but not all are compatible with Chrome. Digging through the many untested options on…

Top 5 Alternatives to Bitwarden: Which App is Safest in 2024?

Bitwarden is an excellent password manager, and its free plan makes it genuinely tempting. Compared to the top brass, Bitwarden isn’t the most feature-rich…

5 Best RoboForm Alternatives (Free and Paid Options in 2024)

Despite its many strengths, RoboForm isn’t perfect, which is why you might need an alternative password manager. So, I extensively tested the best password…

Best & Safest LastPass Alternatives in 2024

Many of our readers have been asking for a LastPass alternative, and justifiably so. Like many others, you may be concerned about the many security inciden…

Best 1Password Alternatives in 2024

1Password is one of the best password managers, but it still has some limitations. For example, it lacks a free version and has a short trial period. It’s …

Bitwarden vs Dashlane in 2024 — Which Has Better Security?

Short on time? Here’s our verdict: Dashlane is the overall winner between these 2 password managers. It’s easier to use and has better useful extras like …

Dashlane vs Keeper — Which Offers Better Protection in 2024?

Short on time? Here’s our verdict: Dashlane is the overall winner between these 2 password managers. It offers better value for money, a superior free pla…

How Does a Password Manager Work? Guide & the Best App

You likely reuse passwords for most accounts to avoid remembering many passwords. However, reusing passwords is risky. If one account is compromised, the r…

Bitwarden vs KeePass: Which Open-Source App Is Best in 2024?

Short on Time? Here’s our verdict: Bitwarden is the overall winner between these 2 password managers. It has better 2FA options, easy-to-use vaults, super…

Follow Our Experts

Share & Support