Monthly Archives: February 2017

What are the security concerns of the year 2017?

RapidVPN/ February 26, 2017/ Blog/

2016 was the year when the cases of cyber crimes such as the hacking of private information always became prominent. This year, security experts expect the cases to surge upwards as hackers come up with new innovate ways of carrying out their malicious attacks. Here are some of the security concerns that you can expect in 2017 as per an

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Top 5 Chrome Browser Security Plugins

RapidVPN/ February 23, 2017/ Blog/

Google Chrome is no doubt one of the most popular browsers in the world today. The increase in cyber-crimes calls for one to be vigilant when browsing. Cyber criminals have worked smart to come up with new ways of collecting personal information from unsuspecting Internet users as well as installing malware on their devices. Luckily, Google Chrome team has developed

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How to Legally Download Torrents

RapidVPN/ February 19, 2017/ Blog/

Piracy is not only the infringement of copyrights but also illegal. A massive number of torrent users download huge amounts of legal and illicit information on the Internet. Torrenting which uses the BitTorrent protocol is not in itself unsafe or unlawful. It only offers the means to share files.   There are plenty of legal grounds to torrent, and the

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The battle between Android and iOS (Security)

RapidVPN/ February 15, 2017/ Blog/

When compared with the unpredictable wilderness that is Android platform, the safety of Apple’s ‘walled garden’ may convince you that your expensive iOS device is protected from malware attacks and bugs. However, mounting evidence indicates that mobile threats are increasingly attacking both sides. Here we compare the security battle of the two platforms.   Android Vs iOS With over 80%

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The battle between Android and iOS (Affordability and Apps)

RapidVPN/ February 12, 2017/ Blog/

When you want to buy a new smartphone, you will realize how complicated that may be. The choices in the market may be more confusing than helpful to someone who does not have a clear picture of the type of device he/she needs. Here, we compare and identify a winner between Android and iOS concerning affordability and applications.   Affordability

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The Battle between Android and iOS (user interface)

RapidVPN/ February 9, 2017/ Blog/

According to a report posted on IDC.com, Android dominated the smartphone market in the world with a shareholding of 86.8% in 2016. In spite of the high-profile recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the company still contributed significantly to these statistics. The report also reveals that iOS clientele base grew by 12.7% and more than 45.5 million mobile devices that

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The battle between Android and iOS (Support & Updates)

RapidVPN/ February 5, 2017/ Blog/

Android and iOS continue to dominate the smartphone market. The two competing platforms have been compared severally. Here we move beyond the glimmer of the sleek looking devices to compare them and give a verdict regarding support and updates. Which platform bets the other?   iOS Vs Android Both platforms are updated on a regular basis. However not every OS

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The Battle between Android and iOS (Google Play Store vs. Apple App Store)

RapidVPN/ February 2, 2017/ Blog/

Two giants, Google Play Store and Apple App Store, are locked in a fierce battle of supremacy in which only one of them can emerge the winner. The two are not only competing for revenue, but also to win over the hearts and trust of consumers, developers, and digital marketers who use mobile applications to run mobile advertising campaigns. Google

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