Bitcatcha's content is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more

Online Security

Ways to secure yourself and your business online.

It's a wild world out there. Check out our tips and tools to stay one step ahead of the bad guys and use your tech smartly.

clipart of a laptop searching free wifi network

How To Get Free Wifi Anywhere You Go (Without Regretting It)

How to get free Wi-Fi on-the-go. The trick is knowing where and how to look whilst staying safe.

Danielle Willatt

groucho glasses

What Is URL Phishing? Here's How To Not Get Tricked

A quick guide to spot a fake website and beating a phisher's dirty tricks.

Danielle Willatt

Security Tips

How To Block A Website On Chrome (And Be Infinitely More Productive)

Blocking websites is a great way to stay focused and get more work done. This useful Chrome tool will help you escape the rabbit holes of the internet.

March 5

person using a laptop sitting on a sofa

16 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your Internet in 2022 (That Actually Work)

Don't let your internet slow you down. Here are 16 fixes that anyone can do to speed up their internet connection.

February 8

man sitting by a desk talking on phone complaining about slow internet

Am I Being Throttled? This Could Be Why Your Home Internet Is Slow

Why COVID-19 might be slowing down your internet. Here's how to check if you're being throttled and what to do to speed things up.

February 8

What Is Doxxing and How Can You Avoid It?

Doxxing is the stuff of nightmares - here's how to prevent it happening to you.

May 20

How To Unblock Websites And Banned Web Pages From Anywhere

Travelling? Trying to unblock a website? Here's the easiest way to bypass internet censorship and geo-blocks.

June 22

person head covered in plastic bag holding 2 oranges at eye level

Is My Webcam Hacked? 8 Effective Webcam Security Tips to Stop Hackers

Ever feel like you're being watched? Here's how to check if your webcam is hacked and what to do to keep the cybersnoops out.

June 22

What is Email Spoofing? Here Are 9 Tips To Outsmart It

Because, these days, it's too easy to pretend to be someone else. Here's a guide to email spoofing and how to stay safe when using email.

March 1

best vpn services
VPN

The 7 Best VPN Services in 2022 - Tested For Speed, Security, and Features!

Daren Low

best password manager

The 5 Best Password Managers in 2022 (Based on Usability, Features & Security)

Danielle Willatt

Popular VPN Services

surfshark review
VPN

Surfshark Review

Surfshark offers top-notch security, speed and features at crazy low prices - too good to be true? Let's find out.

November 7

expressvpn homepage
VPN

ExpressVPN Review

Is ExpressVPN the premium VPN service you should go for? Find out in our comprehensive review.

September 8

nordvpn review
VPN

NordVPN Review

NordVPN pushes all the right buttons in key areas of security, privacy and speed - at fair prices.

October 22

privadovpn
VPN

PrivadoVPN Review

PrivadoVPN is a young VPN service provider in the highly contested market. How does it hold up?

April 25

Popular Password Managers

sticky password homepage

Sticky Password Review

Sticky Password is top tier in terms of value with some really neat benefits and unique features, easily one of the best password managers.

March 10

1password review

1Password Review

1Password is one of the most reliable password managers we've tested, and they bring plenty of value to the table with their families plan.

March 10

dashlane review

Dashlane Review

Gorgeous interfaces, built-in VPN and fantastic user experience makes Dashlane a true premium password manager.

March 10

lastpass homepage

LastPass Review

LastPass is chock-full with features, pretty affordable and is very pleasant to use.

March 10

Secure Storage Solutions

best network attached storage devices

The 10 Best NAS for Home Users in 2022 (With Use Case Recommendations)

  This year’s Bitcatcha list of Best NAS for Home Users has some strong contenders. We’ve dug deep to bring you the ideal models for various use cases. We found Synology came up tops in many categories.   Network Attached Storage, or NAS, is a slightly lonesome category of devices. They don’t often come to...

Timothy Shim

best hard drives for nas

Best NAS Hard Drives in 2022 (For Home & Office Users)

  If you’re hunting for hard drives to park in your Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve spent years poring over detailed lines in data sheets to bring you the best NAS hard drives and matching them to various use cases.   NAS drives vary in specification by brand...

Timothy Shim

qnap vs synology nas

QNAP vs Synology - Which NAS is Better? (6 Aspects Compared)

Buying your first Network Attached Storage (NAS) can be an incredible leap of faith. These devices aren’t exactly cheap, and once you factor in the cost of storage, you’re looking at being out of pocket to the tune of hundreds or even thousands of dollars.   QNAP and Synology are both very recognizable brands in...

June 21

The Best Way To Backup Photos For Freelance Photographers

Everything you need to know about backing up your digital photos, pronto!

June 22

best cloud storage

The 5 Best Cloud Storage in 2022 (Features & Prices Compared)

Who is the best cloud storage provider for your precious data? Read our comparison.

December 11

pcloud lifetime plans

Is pCloud Lifetime Subscription Worth It? A Must-Read Before Buying!

If you’re reading this, it probably means that you’ve come across my friend Sam’s pCloud review and you’re seriously considering treating yourself to an account.     We’re not surprised. PCloud takes a tried and tested product and just completely blows it out of the water with improvements, leaving the competition eating serious dust in...

February 20

Icedrive poster

Icedrive Review

Icedrive promises super-secure encryption, ease of use and unique features. But how good is it really?

February 24

Useful Security Tools