HMA! TIP: HOW TO USE INCOGNITO MODE AND CLEAR CACHE ON INTERNET EXPLORER

We recently showed you “How to stop websites from knowing your location”, to explain how a website or a service can still recognize your location even when you use a VPN or proxy.

We have covered how you can clear cached browsing data from your machine, and how to use incognito mode and clear cached files for Safari (Mac OS) andGoogle Chrome.

This tutorial shows you how to use incognito mode, clear cache and also provides other privacy and location options on Internet Explorer, as fortunately IE does not have built-in location services.

Firstly, you will need to make sure that you are using the latest version of Internet Explorer – visit Windows Update.

Now let’s take a look at the options we have in the “Tools” menu.

If you don’t see the “Tools” menu, just tap the ALT key whilst Internet Explorer is running and the menu will pop up.

Here we have:

Delete browsing history (CTRL+SHIFT+DEL)

This is a useful option which will clear all kinds of cached data that may reveal your location and which also lets websites know if you have visited them before (for example, if you visited a website using a foreign IP.)

In the following window you will need to select the following options and then click “Delete“:

-Temporary Internet files
-Cookies
-ActiveX Filtering and Tracking Protection data

InPrivate Browsing (CTRL+SHIFT+P)

This option opens a new browser window in “Incognito-mode“. This prevents the browser from caching any data and it disables extensions and toolbars, and also prevents it from using previously cached data that may reveal your location or recognize you.

You can use this function to test if a website is blocking or locating you by using cached data.

Tracking Protection

With the tracking protection feature you can download lists that help to block content from websites that are known to track your location and personal information.

Don’t forget there are a number of other ways a website can still recognize you, so be sure to visit our Help Center and forum for more great advice!

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HMA! TIP: HOW TO USE PRIVATE BROWSING, AND CLEAR CACHE ON SAFARI (IOS/ IPHONE/IPAD,ITOUCH)

We recently showed you how to enable incognito mode, clear cache, and turn off location services onSafari (Mac OS), Google Chrome, Internet Explorerand Firefox.

Fortunately all browsers contain features which allow you to:

– Surf the net without leaving traces on your computer (using “Private browsing” or “incognito mode”)
– Clear cached files (cookies, temp data, images, websites)
– Disable tracking / location services (to prevent websites from knowing your location)

This tutorial shows how you can browse privately on your iOS device, such as on your iPhone, iPad and iTouch, and how to clear your machine of cached browsing data.

1. Settings
Tap the Settings icon (the gearwheel) as shown in the image below

2. Safari
Tap on “Safari” to get to Safari’s settings

3. Private browsing
Tap the “OFF” button next to “Private Browsing” to enable it.

4. To clear all types of cache, cookies and other browsing data, follow these steps:

Clear history, cookies and browsing data by using the buttons highlighted in red on the screenshot below.

And that’s it! Simple.

You will find more advice and tips in our Help Center and also in our forum. Or if you prefer, you can always drop us an email.

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HMA! TIP: HOW TO TURN ON PRIVATE BROWSING ON IOS 7

In our recent article “How to stop websites from knowing your location”, we explained how a website or a service can still recognize your location even when you use a VPN or a proxy.

Fortunately all browsers contain features that allow you to:

• - Surf the net without leaving traces on your computer (using “Private browsing” or “incognito mode”)
• - Clear cached files (cookies, temp data, images, websites)
• - Disable tracking / location services (to prevent websites from knowing your location)

This tutorial shows how you you can turn on private browsing in iOS 7. If you’re having any difficulty with activating private browsing, please continue to read to the end of this tutorial for some alternative workarounds.

To begin, tap the Safari icon to open your browser:

Then tap the “+” sign in the top right corner:

1. Now, you have a choice – do you wish to close all the previous browsers you have opened or start a new Private Browser?

1. Next, select the “Private” option in the bottom left corner:
2. 

Note: If you’re having trouble activating private browsing, please try a couple of these workarounds:

1. 1) On the Safari screen tap the blue + sign at the top right hand corner. Then tap the main search box (URL search bar) at top of the screen. The keyboard pops up and the ‘Private’ sign in blue should be in the left right hand corner.
2. 2) It’s also possible that  ‘Restrictions‘ are on. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions and if it says ‘On’ you will need to enter your pin, then go to the ‘Allowed Content’ section and under ‘Websites’ select the option for ‘All Websites.’

Look out for more HMA! tips or if you can’t wait, you can always head to our Help Center or drop us an email.

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NEW VERSION OF THE HMA! PRO VPN CLIENT FOR IOS V1.6

We are pleased to tell you that we have released a new version of the HMA! Pro VPN client for iOS, v1.6!

New Feature:

– New search functionality within the servers list

(Please note: The search function is only possible by country name)

If you have any comments or feature requests for the next release, you can always send us an email, join in on our forum or comment on this post – we always love to hear from you!

HMA! TIP: HOW TO USE INCOGNITO MODE, CLEAR CACHE, AND TURN OFF LOCATION SERVICES ON OPERA

We have shown you how to clear your machine from cached browsing data, how to use incognito mode and clear cached files for Safari (Mac OS), Google Chrome,Internet Explorer, iO7, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari (iOS – iPhone/iPad/iTouch)

This tutorial shows you how to use incognito mode, delete cookies, and how to turn off location services on Opera.

To delete all types of cache, cookies and other browsing data on Opera

1. 1. In the menu (if invisible, tap ALT), select Tools -> Delete private data
2. 2. A messagebox will open, as shown below
3. 3. Select all items (or at least the ones selected in the screenshot)  and click “Delete“

How to use “incognito” mode:

1. 1. In the menu (if invisible, tap ALT), select File -> New Private Tab
3. 

2. A new browser tab will open. This is your “private-browsing” tab:

While surfing the internet within private browsing (incognito) mode,  Opera will not save any browsing data such as cookies, cached sites+images, etc.

How to disable location services:

1. 1. To get to the settings window, hit ALT and go to Tools -> Preferences (or Settings -> Preferences) (alternatively just hit CTRL+F12)
2. 2. Select the “Advanced” tab (see screenshot below)
3. 3. Select “Security“
4. 4. Check “Ask websites not to track me“
5. 5. Click “OK“
7. 

And that’s it!

Don’t forget to check our website, forum and our Help Center for more great tips and information about HMA! Pro VPN!

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NEW VERSION OF THE HMA! PRO VPN CLIENT FOR ANDROID V1.16

We have released a new version of the HMA! Pro VPN client for Android, v1.16. This release contains a number of new features and improvements.

New Features and improvements

• The server list now includes the option to add/remove countries and servers to and/or from the favourites list
• Favourite selections are now persistent on the device
• Expandable and collapsible lists for Favourites/Locations provide flexibility for users
• Improved font size and format on list rows
• Favourite servers are excluded from Server Search

We always welcome any comments or questions you may have so, please, feel free to let us know by commenting on our blog.

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NETFLIX ISN’T CRACKING DOWN ON VPN USAGE!

Netflix denies attempt to crackdown on VPN users from accessing its content. Users rejoice! You can still access Netflix using a VPN!

Netflix users around the globe can breathe a sigh of relief as it appears the Snowball effect has taken place, in that recent speculation that online streaming network Netflix has plans to crackdown on VPN users from using its service, are actually “false.”

Earlier this week some users reported difficulties in getting the Netflix for Android app to work over a VPN and Domain Name System (DNS) services which sent many Netflix users into a mad panic. Reports flooded the net with news that Netflix were cracking down on VPN users who reportedly use it to access the US version of Netflix. US Netflix offers a wider selection of movies and TV shows than what is available in the rest of the world, for example, the US version offers shows such as Twin Peaks, and Broad City but these are not accessible to UK Netflix customers.

However, since those initial reports, during a roundtable meeting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Neil Hunt, chief product officer for Netflix stated that “On the Android app we added a failsafe, so that if DNS times out we fall back to Google DNS. It’s not intended to steer people away from VPN – it’s intended to make the application more robust when your own DNS provider is failing.” So, the app update was to improve stability, and not a means to block VPN users.

Hunt added that “the claims that we have changed our policy on VPN are false. People who are using a VPN to access our service from outside of the area will find that it still works exactly as it has always done.”

So, there you have it straight from the horses mouth, Netflix are NOT cracking down on VPN users.

Using a solid, reliable VPN service, like Hide My Ass! Pro VPN secures and protects your private and confidential information from getting into the wrong hands, while at home, at work, while travelling abroad and when accessing public Wi-Fi. And of course, a fast VPN service like HMA! is of paramount importance when streaming online content.

To find out more about how a VPN works, please visit our website or you can always send us an email - we always love to hear from you!

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