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Why You Should Never Use a Free VPN for Gaming (The Hidden Costs)
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Why You Should Never Use a Free VPN for Gaming (The Hidden Costs)

Free VPNs promise to unblock games and lower your ping without costing a dime. The reality? They log your data, throttle your speeds to unplayable levels, and in some cases, sell your bandwidth to botnets. Here is what is actually happening behind the scenes.

By Dalto Cardoso June 6, 2026 • 7 min read
5 Signs Your ISP Is Spying on Your Gaming Sessions Right Now
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5 Signs Your ISP Is Spying on Your Gaming Sessions Right Now

Your ISP can see every game you play, every server you connect to, and every file you download. In 2026, this data is legally sold to data brokers in the US. Here are 5 signs it is happening to you — and the only technique that actually stops it.

By Dalto Cardoso February 11, 2026 • 7 min read
Your ISP Has Been Selling Your Data Without Telling You — Here's the Proof
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Your ISP Has Been Selling Your Data Without Telling You — Here's the Proof

In 2026, every major US internet provider is legally allowed to sell your browsing history, location data, and usage patterns to data brokers. We filed FOIA requests and got the receipts. Here is exactly what Comcast, AT&T and T-Mobile know about you right now — and the only way to stop it.

By Dalto Cardoso January 23, 2026 • 9 min read