Recovering Android Data with Backup​

I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of keeping a regular backup of all your data. There are many ways to backup data in your Android device but most common and reliable ones include backing up your data locally within the device or backing up your data in Google.

In the following, I am going to talk about the process of restoring your data from both these backup options.

Local Backup

Android OS offers different ways to backup your data locally. These include backing up on an external storage device like an external hard drive or SD card or on Samsung Cloud (for Samsung users).
Being a few taps process, I backed up my Android device’s data on the Samsung Cloud and here is how you can restore it through the same after a factory reset.

On your Android device, go to Settings > Accounts and backup and under Samsung Cloud, tap Restore data.

1. Samsung Cloud will ask for secondary verification. Choose any of the given verification methods.
2. Once verified, you will see your Android device’s name. If you have multiple Android devices backed up on the same Samsung Cloud account, you’ll be able to see all of those there.
3. You’ll see all the backed-up data and you tap Restore to get all of it back on your device.

Google Backup​

The above-mentioned method is ideal for Samsung device users. However, a more universal way to backup and restore your data nevertheless of the device you use is through Google One 2.

If you have your data backup in Google One, here’s how you can restore it after a factory reset on your Android device.

1. Go to the Google Drive app and login to the account that you used to backup your Android device’s data.
2. Tap on the hamburger menu on the left and then tap Backups.
3. You will see all the data backups created on the drive. Tap on the device’s name that you want to restore the backup for and you’ll see all types of data that has been backed up. You can restore any or all of it from here.

Recovering Android Data without a Backup​

The aforementioned methods discuss how to recover data when you have a backup either locally or in Google Drive.

However, if for some reason you were not able to backup your Android device’s data and lost all your data due to factory reset, then a third-party app called DroidKit 12 may be able to help you out.

Droidkit​

DroidKit is a versatile system solution by iMobie that helps resolve many issues with both Android and iOS devices. From the aspect for data recovery for Android, the tool features different recovery modes

• Quick Recovery – for faster data recovery without rooting your device.
• Deep Recovery – for more in-depth data recovery with device rooting.

There are 13 different types of data that DroidKit can help you recover. These include photos, videos, text/audio messages, WhatsApp, contacts, call logs, calendars, APK files, documents, and a lot more. You can even select only a specific type of data to be recovered to your device.

Moreover, it supports more than 20,000 Android device models from just about any manufacturer and works with all versions of the Android OS.

DroidKit is safe to work with and you can install it on your Windows or Mac computer.

How to Recover Lost Android Data with DroidKit​

So you lost all the data on your Android device and want to get it back but without backup available? Well, you can follow these few simple steps to recover your lost data through DroidKit.

1. Download and install DroidKit on your Windows and macOS computer and then launch the program. From the many options on the home screen, click Data Recovery.
2. You’ll be asked to connect your device via USB. Once the connection is successfully established, and the tool completely recognizes your device, click Start to begin with the process.
3. You’ll see 13 different types of data on the screen. Select any or all types of data and click Start to proceed.
4. DroidKit will scan all the data on your Android device and give you a preview of your files.
5. You can select the ones you want to recover and also where you would like to receive them i.e., in your computer or your device. It will give you a preview of the formats. Click Continue.
6. You’ll see the Transfer data progress bar and then the Recovered successfully notification.

That’s it, all the data that you selected for recovery will be restored in your device or computer and you’ll be able to access it again.

Final Words​

It’s always wise to keep a backup of your data on an Android device either locally or using a third-party app. But even if you don’t have a backup of your data and factory reset your device, you can take help from DroidKit to recover most of your data in a few steps.

DroidKit can provide solutions for other types of Android system issues as well. So it won’t be too bad to keep it handy. Try out the tool and let use know of your experience.

Happy learning!

How to Overcome the “File in Use” Error​

If you want to skip the manual solutions, scroll down to the section where we list tools that can help you unlock and delete a file in use.

1. Close the Program​

Let’s start with the obvious. Did you just open the file and not close it? If the file is closed, but the program is still running, close the application, then try again.

2. Reboot your computer​

While rebooting is inconvenient, it requires zero skills or fiddling with stuff like the Task Manager or third-party tools. Rebooting also clears your RAM and possibly fixes other nuisances in one go. So try this if you can’t be bothered to look into the cause.

If you have already tried rebooting, and it didn’t help, skip to the next option.

3. End the Application via the Task Manager​

The reason rebooting your computer helps is that the system will start from scratch. This closes all processes currently running in the Task Manager. Instead of rebooting, you can also try to manually end the process or application that holds your file hostage. This is the most promising method to fix the “file is open in another program” error.

Click Ctrl + Shift + ESC to open the Task Manager. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Alt + Del or right-click the Taskbar and select Task Manager. If you’re on Windows 11, the Taskbar right-click won’t work.

If you see the compact Task Manager version, click More details in the bottom left and make sure you’re in the Processes tab.

Now browse for the application that you used to open the “file in use.” For example, if you were viewing a document, look for Microsoft Word.

Once you find the process, select it and click End task in the bottom right. This will close all instances of the program.

4. Change File Explorer Process Settings​

By default, File Explorer launches all its windows in a single process (explorer.exe). However, it could be that your settings force File Explorer to launch separate processes, which could cause a conflict between different processes.

Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer. In Windows 10, go to View > Options > Change folder and search options.

In Windows 11, click the three-dot “See more” icon next to View, then select Options.

In the Folder Options window, switch to the View tab and find the Launch folder windows in a separate process option. Make sure it’s not checked. Click Apply to save any changes.

If the option was unchecked in the first place, you could try if checking it to see if it solves your issue.

5. Disable the File Explorer Preview Pane​

Previews in the File Explorer can cause conflicts, like the “file is open in another program” error.

In Windows 10, press the Windows key + E, switch to the View tab, and press Alt + P to close the preview pane. In Windows 11, also open File Explorer (Windows key + E), then go to View > Show, and, if you see a checkmark next to Preview pane, click that option to close it.

The screenshot below shows an open preview pane on the right.

After closing the preview pane, try the operation again and see whether the “file in use” error has disappeared.

6. Force Delete the File in Use via the Command Prompt​

You can bypass the File Explorer and force delete the file using the Command Prompt.

First, we need to track down the file path directory in File Explorer. Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer, locate the affected file, and copy the file path.

Now right-click the Windows Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (admin). To navigate to the file directory of your file in use, enter cd [directory path you copied] and hit Enter.

Before we can proceed to force delete the file in use, we have to temporarily kill the File Explorer process. This will cause your Taskbar, wallpaper, and open folders to disappear. But don’t worry, you can restart File Explorer again and get everything back.

To close File Explorer, press Ctrl + Shift + ESC, find Windows Explorer, right-click the process, and select End task.

Return to the Command Prompt. If you lost the window, press Alt + Tab to jump to it.

Enter this command to delete the file, replacing everything between the quotes with your actual file name:

del "File in Use.docx"

To restart the File Manager, open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + ESC), click File > Run new task, enter explorer.exe, and click OK. This should restore your desktop to its usual appearance.

Unlock the File in Use With a Tool​

Sometimes, the file in use remains locked, even though it shouldn’t be. If trying to delete it through the Command Prompt didn’t work or if that task is too daunting, use one of these tools.

1. Microsoft Process Explorer​

Microsoft’s Process Explorer is a more powerful File Explorer. It doesn’t just list all running processes, it can also show you which process took your file hostage. Simply open the Process Explorer Search via Find > Find Handle or DLL (or press Ctrl + Shift + F), enter the file name, and wait for the list of processes accessing your file.

You can’t close the process from the search window, but you can use Process Explorer or Windows Task Manager to close the offending application.

2. Unlocker​

Unlocker used to add itself to the Windows context menu, meaning you could right-click the file in use and unlock it via the context menu. However, you’ll now need to do a little more work in Windows 10 to get Unlocker working.

In Windows 10, launch Unlocker, browse for the file, select the file, and click OK. Unlocker will look and (if found) remove locking handles. Even if it does not find a handle, you can use Unlocker to Delete, Rename, or Move the file.

Should the file still be in use, you can let Unlocker perform the action upon your next reboot.

3. LockHunter​

Unlike Unlocker, LockHunter will add itself to the Windows context menu. Once installed, just right-click the locked file and select What is locking this file.

This should bring up a window showing all processes using the file. You can now select to Unlock, Delete (at next system restart), or Unlock & Rename the file. In our case, we couldn’t unlock the file, but deleting it at the next system restart did work.

File Still in Use? Boot Into Safe Mode​

We showed you a few ways to unlock a file open in another program or in use by the system. Hopefully, one of them worked. If none of the above methods worked, or if you’re not interested in installing software, there is one last thing you can try: boot into Windows Safe Mode.

The file you’re trying to delete may automatically be loaded by another application. Unlockers should still work if that’s the case, but if malware is involved or if you don’t want to deal with third-party tools, then Safe Mode is your next best bet.

In Windows 10, press the Windows key + I, navigate to Update & Security > Recovery. Then, under Advanced startup, select Restart now. In Windows 11, also open the Settings app (Windows key + I), then head to System > Recovery, and click Restart now, which will launch an advanced startup.

From the next screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart. When your computer reboots, you’ll see the Startup Settings screen, from where you can choose Safe Mode.

Once you’re in Safe Mode, navigate to the file in question and try your luck once more.

Working Your Way Around File Explorer​

It’s really annoying when an unwanted file claims to be still in use, and doubly so when you have no idea what’s using it. Now you know how to free up a locked file or force your PC to delete it regardless.

If solving this problem was the last straw for you, did you know there are File Explorer alternatives that you can download? For instance, XYplorer is an excellent portable substitute for Microsoft’s own offering.

Happy learning!

1. Disable Fast Startup​

One of the most problematic settings that will cause slow boot times in Windows 10 is the fast startup option. This is enabled by default and is supposed to reduce startup time by pre-loading some boot information before your PC shuts off. (Note that while it applies to shutting down, restarting your computer isn’t affected by this feature.)

While the name sounds promising, it causes issues for a lot of people. Thus, it’s the first setting you should toggle when you have slow boot problems.

To disable Fast Startup, open Settings and browse to System > Power & sleep. On the right side of this screen, click Additional power settings to open the Power Options menu in the Control Panel.

Here, click Choose what the power buttons do on the left sidebar. You’ll need to provide administrator permission to change the settings on this page, so click the text at the top of the screen that reads Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Now, untick Turn on fast startup (recommended), followed by Save Changes to disable this setting.

If you don’t see fast startup here, you don’t have hibernation enabled and thus it won’t show up. To enable hibernation, open an administrator Command Prompt or PowerShell window. You can do this by right-clicking on the Start button or hitting Win + X and choosing Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

Type the following command to enable hibernation, then try to disable fast startup again:

powercfg /hibernate on

2. Adjust Paging File Settings​

Virtual memory is the name of a function that has Windows dedicate part of your storage drive as pretend RAM—this section is called the paging file. With more RAM, you can have more tasks running on your system at once. So if Windows is close to maxing out actual RAM, it dips into virtual memory.

Some people have found that Windows 10 can change virtual memory settings on its own, causing boot issues. You should thus have a look at your virtual memory settings and see if you can change them to fix the slow boot problem.

To do this, type Performance into the Start Menu and choose the Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. Under the Advanced tab, you’ll see the size of the paging file; click Change to edit it.

On the resulting window, what’s important is at the bottom. You’ll see a Recommended amount of memory and a Currently Allocated number. Some users having this issue find that their current allocation is way over the recommended number.

If yours looks off in the same way, uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives to make changes. Then choose Custom Size and set the Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values that appear for your system (which may be different than the below screenshot). Reboot, and your boot times should improve.

3. Turn Off the Linux Subsystem​

Windows 10 offers a full Linux terminal in addition to the classic Command Prompt. This is exciting for developers, but it might also be the culprit of your boot issues. This feature isn’t turned on by default. So if you don’t know what Bash is, you probably don’t need to try this step, as you would know if you had turned it on.

To turn off the Linux shell, type Windows features into the Start Menu to open the Turn Windows features on or off menu. Scroll down to Windows Subsystem for Linux, uncheck it, and restart.

If this fixes your slow boot issues but you still need the Bash interface, try the new Windows terminal for another option.

4. Update Graphics Drivers​

Windows 10 is known to mess with drivers, unfortunately. Updating your graphics card drivers can sometimes fix boot issues, so you should give that a look next.

Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button (or hitting Win + X) and choosing Device Manager. Navigate to Display adapters to see which graphics card you’re using (typically Nvidia or AMD if you have a dedicated graphics card).

You can usually open the corresponding vendor software on your PC to check for graphics driver updates. If you don’t have the software, you’ll need to navigate to the vendor’s website (or your laptop manufacturer’s website, if you’re using integrated graphics) to check for driver updates.

Install any new versions available, restart, then see if your boot times speed up.

We’ve covered updating your computer drivers in more detail if you need help. Hopefully, an update will fix your issue. It could be worth checking for other driver updates while you’re doing this, but other drivers are not commonly a cause of slow booting.

While you’re updating, it’s not a bad idea to check for Windows updates at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install anything that’s pending.

5. Disable Some Startup Programs​

Perhaps your slow boot time isn’t caused by one of the problems above. If you experience slowness between logging in and actually getting to use your computer, too many programs running at startup could be the culprit.

Upon installation, or even sometimes when updating, a lot of software sets itself to automatically run at startup. If you have dozens of apps loading as soon as you log in, this can really bog your system down.

6. Run an SFC Scan​

The SFC, or System File Checker, command will check your Windows installation for corrupted system files and try to replace them with working copies. It’s worth running this to troubleshoot the startup issue, as some Windows files responsible for the booting process could be the cause of your slow startup.

7. If All Else Fails, Perform a Reset​

If you’ve tried all the above solutions and still can’t speed up your boot time, it might be best to cut your losses and reinstall a fresh copy of Windows 10.

You have several options for resetting your PC. The built-in Refresh option can reinstall Windows without removing any of your files. You should still back up your computer data before doing this, though.

Head to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and select Get started under Reset this PC to start.

8. Upgrade Your Storage Drive​

If you run Windows from an HDD, you’ll experience slow performance across the board. Hard disk drives are great for storing lots of data for a low price, but are too slow to use as your main OS disk.

If possible on your machine, you should look to upgrade to an SSD, which will improve Windows’ performance considerably. This does incur an additional cost, but an SSD is a major upgrade.

Slow Booting in Windows 10, Be gone​

Hopefully, applying one or all of these fixes worked for you. Slow startup times are a huge pain, but you thankfully have options to combat this. If nothing else works, hold out for the next major Windows 10 release, or consider updating to Windows 11, which should hopefully clear up the issue.

In case your slowness persists well after booting, you should be aware of other ways to make your Windows PC faster, too.

Happy learning!

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This is the method that I highly recommend. In this method, we use OpenVPN Connect and .ovpn from NordVPN website.

-You need to install open vpn connect v3 https://openvpn.net/…vpn-for-windows 14 (https://openvpn.net/client-connect-vpn-for-windows/ 4)/
-You need to find an .ovpn file at https://nordvpn.com/ovpn 14 (https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ 3)/ you can use any server you want and download the TCP config, if you want the recommended server by nord vpn go on https://nordvpn.com/servers/tools 8 (https://nordvpn.com/servers/tools/ 11)/ and click ‘Show available protocols’ and download the OpenVPN TCP config

-After downloading , click on it and it will ask you to enter a username and password. for username put the email of the nordvpn acc and for the password obviously put the password, you can find nordvpn accounts here easily

-When you add it , it will pop up with “Missing external certificate”, just click continue

-Thats it, you are connected

-There is a method by downloading the v6.33.10.0 client of nordvpn but for some reason when i put the credentials in on the application it says login is incorrect and when i put it in the browser it asks for 2fa, idk what happened. -Also if you wanna change the server you have to download another .opvn cofig file from https://nordvpn.com/ovpn 14 (https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ 3)

Happy learning!

How To Get Free Phone Service Repeatable [E-Sim]

• Go over to mint mobile: https://www.mintmobile.com/trial/
• Sign up for a trial for 7 days.
• After trial ends, delete app and resign up for trial.
• Walah free phone service

Enjoy!

I know this sounds too good to be true and yes it kinda is… but don’t leave just yet.

So I found this out a little recently. If you’ve been on TikTok recently you will see a small handful of people streaming interactive games on TikTok and the only way to interact with these games as a viewer is to gift to the host of the stream. I’ve seen streamers get over 500 coins gifted to them back to back to back without having a big following. For reference 500 coins = $5 and TikTok takes a 50% cut so you’ll get $2.50 for every 500 coins. I know it doesn’t sound like a lot but you’re doing literally nothing.

Requirements:

• A TikTok Account duh
• 1000 followers (you can buy them on a panel)
• Phone
• Computer

Method 1:
Once you have your 1000 followers you’ll be able to go live on TikTok and have gifting enabled on your stream. Once your able to stream you’ll want to go on streamdps . com and pick which interactive TikTok game you’ll like to stream. Setup your account on streamdps (noob friendly site) and connect it to you TikTok account. Once you have your game setup all you have to do is prop up your phone and livestream the game.

Method 2:
Do the same exact things as method 1 but don’t use your phone to livestream your game. Go onto your TikTok account on your computer. Once you’re logged in go to the homepage of your TikTok. You’re going to see the “LIVE” button and another button that says “GO LIVE” if you don’t have the button to “GO LIVE” skip this method and stick to Method 1(The reason you don’t have this button is because TikTok randomly chooses who gets a streamkey to be able to stream off there computer and you’ll just have to wait and get one). Once you hit “GO LIVE” copy and paste your serve address and streamkey (DONT GIVE ANYONE YOUR STREAMKEY) Now download obs and run the application. Look up how to Stream TikTok with obs on YouTube. Once you have your obs set up watch this video:


And now just hit start stream and tada

Method 3:
Look up how to play a looped video on obs
Find a live TikTok of someone follow spreeing his fans and asking for 500 coins to be followed back by the whole livestream. Screen record their lives and edit to make it seem like yours then put it in obs as a loop and start streaming to your TikTok account

These methods do work since the TikTok live algorithm is very generous

Also please leave a reply if I didn’t make sense, I kinda made this in a rush

These methods are super untapped at the moment so if you can grow your account based on your livestreams you’ll be golden

I’ve seen accounts with only 3000 followers,2 videos, 300 likes racking in 500 coins every few minutes.

Enjoy!

You will need:
- textnow account / google voice account
- script

1. Make account on textnow.com or get google voice account
2. You will need write or copy paste script
example:
<NAME> this is the <WEBSITE> fraud prevention line we sent this automated text massage because of attempt to change ur password on your acccount. If this was you please text "YES", if not text "NO"
[if yes] To block this request please write 6 digit code that was sent to your mobile device, its for verify and secure your account.
3. enjoy OTP

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Enjoy!

Pardon, for capital words!

Google has announced a new AdSense ad format named side rail ads. Side rail ads stick to the sides of your web pages when the user viewing the page is on a widescreen device, such as a desktop computer.

Google wrote, "Today, we're announcing a new ad format called side rails. Side rails are ads that stick to the sides of your pages when they're viewed on widescreen devices, such as desktops."

Those who have already tuned on anchor ads will see the side rails automatically start to show up on your site after December 13, 2022, Google said.

Don't want side rail ads? Then you can turn off this option in your Auto ads settings within the AdSense console:

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Page 2- Table Of Contents
Page 3- How this book is organized
Page 3- About me
Page 3- IMPORTANT
Page 4- CommView Part
Page 5- Using CommView to get IPs
Page 6- Wireshark
Page 7-Wireshark (Cont)
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Short. Sweet. To the point

1. Create new account
2. Use different name. (Don’t use your blacklisted name in the billing section)
3. Make an order, then it should get cancelled and your account gets put on temporary hold
4. Call in saying you just moved to this address and you can’t make an order
5. They’ll do something on the spot or they’ll do an investigation.
6. Your address will become un-blacklisted.

Good luck!

Google appears to undergo frequent changes.
According to the majority of analysts, Google updates its search algorithm between 500 and 600 times a year.
That translates to once or twice per day.
Some of these modifications are substantial and may alter how we approach writing for SEO, even though the majority of these changes don't materially alter the SEO environment.



However, several of Google's algorithms, such as Florida, Panda, Penguin, RankBrain, etc., are well-known and have virtually attained legendary status. These algorithms have had a significant impact on the history of SEO and the ranks (and revenue) of websites.
However, because their impact on SERPs is so minimal, the majority of changes are far smaller, and some Google algorithm tweaks even go completely unreported.
Because of this, monitoring and staying current with the constant changes is essential for success online.

NordVPN is the number 1 best vpn​

Very fast global speeds across a wide network of secure servers.

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Pros​

• Exceptional speeds across short & long-distances
• WireGuard (NordLynx) protocol in use across its network
• Streams US Netflix & allows P2P traffic on many servers
• Verified zero-logs policy & no IP or DNS leaks
• Extra security features like multihop & diskless servers
• Helpful 24/7 live chat support

Cons​

• PC & Mac applications can't be resized
• Less reliable for Netflix on Fire TV devices
• Unreliable at bypassing web blocks in China
• Doesn't accept PayPal
• Minor server breach in 2018
• Renews at a much higher annual subscription price

Overall Rating: 9.5/10​

This overall rating is calculated using the following seven subcategory ratings. To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

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NordVPN is one of the most popular VPNs in the world, and it’s currently the best when it comes to VPN speed.
NordVPN is almost as good as ExpressVPN and it’s significantly cheaper. It also unblocks many streaming services, and uses strong encryption to your secure internet traffic.

Restricted countries from using a VPN .

• China.
• Russia.
• Iran.
• United Arab Emirates.
• Oman.
• Turkey.
• Iraq.
• Turkmenistan.

The safest countries to connect to through a VPN server​

The best VPN country depends on what you want to do online. Generally, there are three factors which determine if a country makes the best VPN server list:

1. Obstacles to access, including infrastructure and diversity of internet service providers.
2. Limits to content, such as state-blocked content, or the ability for people to publish their own content.
3. Violation of user rights, including laws on freedom of expression and restriction of online activity.

Most people just want a VPN to access content online from our home country — or stream shows or live sports. But it’s important to know if VPNs are legal in your country.

Perhaps you value internet privacy, in which case Switzerland is likely the best country to connect through with a VPN.

If you're looking for a good country to access a VPN through, one that combines limited obstacles to access and content, and strong protection for user rights, then Iceland, Estonia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom are some of the best.

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Here’s our list of the top server countries to use when connecting through your VPN:

1. Iceland​

Iceland grabs our top spot for best countries to have a VPN server thanks to their strong internet privacy laws and freedom of speech protections. Iceland has near-universal connectivity, powered by fiber-optic cables and supported by constant infrastructure innovation. That means an Iceland VPN is reliable and less likely to go offline due to network failure.

Iceland also has strong net neutrality laws, equal access to the internet, minimal restrictions to online content, limited self-censorship, and a culture that promotes digital freedom.

Additionally, Iceland’s parliament recently passed a whistleblower protection law that protects from harassment and illegitimate prosecution those who report employer malfeasance. The country is known as a safe haven for journalists, publishers, and others who express controversial opinions online.

Very little, if any, content is blocked in Iceland — and by extension, an Iceland VPN. Content restrictions are limited to copyright infringements, like when the country’s Supreme Court upheld a decision to force the internet service providers Hringdu and Vodafone to suspend access to file-sharing websites Pirate Bay and Deildu.

Depending on where you are and what you need, connecting your VPN through an Icelandic server is a safe bet, especially if you’re in North America or Europe.

2. Estonia​

Another strong choice when choosing a European VPN to connect to is Estonia. It's capital city, Tallinn, is often called the Silicon Valley of Europe, and Estonia has a strong reputation as a digitally savvy country with a pioneering approach to e-government.

Estonian citizens (and even non-citizens) can claim electronic residency through a smart ID system. This provides access to Estonia's various electronic services, including the ability to digitally sign documents online that are then valid anywhere in the EU.

The Estonian government places very few limitations on internet access and has strong democratic institutions. When digital content restrictions are put in place, you can be assured they’re rooted in law.

For example, Estonia’s Gambling Law prohibits gambling websites from operating without a special license. And the country’s Information Society Service Act lets service providers be exempt from liability for illegal content shared by their users.

Estonia is also considered one of the best Europe VPN server locations because of its openness toward user-generated content. Overall, Estonia is a great choice to connect to a VPN server.

If you're in Poland, Belarus, Central Europe, or even Turkey, a VPN based in Estonia offers strong digital protections and geographic proximity for top speed.

3. Canada​

Canada tops the list as the best place for a VPN in the Americas. Canadian law offers robust freedom of speech and freedom of the press protections, giving any VPN located in Canada the same blanket protection.

The official telecommunications regulator in the country even put forth a landmark connectivity strategy in 2016, stating that high-speed internet access should be a basic telecommunications service that all Canadians receive.

Canada is an ideal location for anyone looking for a US VPN, but who also wants to avoid declining internet freedom in the US. The close proximity and availability of similar streaming content makes a VPN in Canada a great choice if you’re located in the US.

Just note that compared to the US, Canada tends to have fewer streaming options. Netflix in the US, for example, offers significantly more titles to choose from than its Canadian counterpart.

The Canadian government has also passed laws that have called into question some of the country’s online privacy rights. Inparticular, the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act has been applied in a range of cases, often unrelated to terrorism.

An interesting twist in Canadian law concerns its French-speaking province, Quebec, which has a law that makes some websites block their own content from being shown there. To preserve French culture, Quebec requires any websites that are commercial in nature to have French versions. Rather than pay for translation and upkeep, some sites simply block their content from loading in that region.

4. Germany​

German VPN servers are a great place to connect through. German infrastructure is highly developed and access to the internet is above the EU average. Because of its location, a VPN in Germany is a great choice if you're in France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, or any other nearby European country.

Because of Germany's totalitarian past, there are constitutional laws to prevent the spread of misinformation and hate speech. And while this can result in increased online surveillance from the country’s authorities, usually most content-removal issues relate simply to the de-indexing of search results rather than the wholesale removal or deletion of content.

If you use a VPN based in Germany, there are two main laws that impact search results and social media content. NetzDG (the Network Enforcement Act) is aimed at fighting hate crimes and spreading fake news on social media sites.

The other content-removal law is the so-called right to be forgotten, which forces search engines to remove certain search results if they violate one’s privacy rights and if that person has officially requested such search results to be removed.

5. United Kingdom​

Rounding out our list is the United Kingdom, another one of the best server countries to connect to via a VPN. The UK actively builds out its fiber-optic network, while incentivising entrepreneurs to support this type of infrastructure.

High speed connection is common in the UK. The Digital Economy Act of 2017 makes it mandatory for internet service providers to offer connection speeds of at least 10 Mbps, proving the stability of digital connectivity.

There are very few limitations on internet freedom in the UK, with the exception of content that violates copyright, promotes terrorism, or depicts of child abuse. While automated filtering of illegal or harmful content is up to ISPs, the country’s telecommunications regulator is empowered to monitor misinformation online.

A UK VPN is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable English speaking country to access the internet from.

Other notable countries to connect to with a VPN​

If you’re located outside of Europe and looking for a VPN from India or a VPN from Brazil, connecting through servers located in the countries above might leave you with lower connection speeds. In that case, the best country to connect to a VPN is one located closer to you.

Malaysia VPN​

Malaysia is a strong choice for a VPN server location because of its strict data privacy laws. Implemented in 2013, Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act shelters people from the misuse of their private information. The law even prevents cross-border data transfers. In other words, what happens on a Malaysian server, stays on a Malaysian server.

Switzerland VPN​

Thanks to their commitment to personal privacy, Switzerland should be included in any list of the best countries for a VPN. In Switzerland, what you do in your personal life, including your digital life, is largely up to you. Because Switzerland is in Europe, but not in the European Union, the country is free to set its own agenda regarding internet freedom.

USA VPN​

Copyright protection and licensing requirements mean that streaming services have to hold the rights to show certain content in specific regions. That means that Americans traveling abroad need to use a USA-based VPN to watch the same shows their home subscription service offers.

Also, many websites created by universities and the government are accessible only from USA-based servers. So even though the country ranks below Iceland, Canada, and others on this list in terms of internet freedom and equal access, the US is still a top pick for a VPN server location because of its depth of content options.

Fastest VPN on internet​

When picking a virtual private network, a speed-driven service is the best pick for gamers, streaming addicts and plane-hopping sports fans.

1. ExpressVPN – Best VPN for Streaming
2. NordVPN – Fastest VPN
3. PIA VPN – Best VPN for Privacy
4. Surfshark VPN – Best Cheap VPN
5. IPVanish VPN – Best VPN for Firestick
6. CyberGhost VPN – Best VPN Free Trial
7. PrivateVPN – Best VPN for Public WiFi
8. Proton VPN – Best VPN for Security
9. Windscribe VPN – Best Free VPN
10. Astrill VPN – Best VPN for China

Always keeping a VPN on is necessary to ensure that your device and personal information is protected. For instance, with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) always on, can protect you from cyberthreats on public Wi-Fi.
It can also hide all of your browsing activities and other data from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and even the government. Not to mention that you can always take advantage of all the internet has to offer, such as geo-blocked websites or streaming platforms.
In fact, the best VPNs will be able to do this and more without compromising speeds or costing too much. So, continue reading to find out all the reasons why using a VPN at all times is beneficial for you.

Most strongest VPN

The best VPN services hide your IP address, bypass internet geo-blocks at high speed, and encrypt your internet traffic on free public WiFi.

Since 2016, our VPN experts have reviewed 56 VPN services to help you choose the best VPN for your internet security, privacy, and freedom.

Based on our latest tests, here are the 10 best VPN services of 2022 and what we recommend them for:

1. ExpressVPN – Best VPN for Streaming
2. NordVPN – Fastest VPN
3. PIA VPN – Best VPN for Privacy
4. Surfshark VPN – Best Cheap VPN
5. IPVanish VPN – Best VPN for Firestick
6. CyberGhost VPN – Best VPN Free Trial
7. PrivateVPN – Best VPN for Public WiFi
8. Proton VPN – Best VPN for Security
9. Windscribe VPN – Best Free VPN
10. Astrill VPN – Best VPN for China

With thousands of secure servers around the world, these VPNs are suitable for internet users worldwide, including in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.