The internet’s instant access to information is crucial for education, spreading ideas and activism. This makes it a significant threat to authoritarian governments, leading many countries to strictly censor websites, content, and communication. But, which countries have the strictest internet censorship? Platforms like Twitter and Facebook were central to the uprisings of 2011’s Arab Spring, […]
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Unblocking Websites and Accessing Restricted Contents: The Ultimate Guide for 2019
Online freedom is only available to internet users that are equipped with tools and tricks that can help them access unlimited contents online. In this guide, we will highlight ways of accessing blocked websites and restricted contents in 2019. Geo-restriction is commonly thought to be limited to countries that have openly taken a bold stand […]
Apple Purges Confederate Flags, But Leaves Swastikas And Nazis Alone
Apple’s inconsistent App Store rules are hard for developers to follow.
India Unblocks GitHub, Three Other Websites
The country is trying to curb ISIS propaganda
Why We Have To Watch Out For LGBTQ Censorship Online
I thought Instagram blocked my lesbian in-joke, but I was wrong. Still, Silicon Valley often struggles to treat sexual minorities right.
Pirate Bay Launches PirateBrowser On Maiden Voyage
The browser bundle promises circumvention of blocked sites—including, naturally, the Pirate Bay.
Not So Fast: No, Apple Isn’t Censoring Your Dirty Emails
Reports about Apple censoring profane iCloud emails appear to be false. Trust me, I just email myself some truly horrendous things to test the claims.