Mariah Shanice Basa

(Cybersecurity & Tech Writer)

Mariah Shanice Basa is a copywriter, digital nomad, and tech enthusiast. She focuses on privacy technologies, internet security, and cryptocurrency. She especially enjoys crafting articles that make cybersecurity more accessible to the common netizen.

How to Watch Jungle Cruise on Disney+ Abroad (Tested 2022)

From the moment I watched the official trailer and heard The Rock say ominously, “know this about the jungle: everything that you see wants to kill you, and can,” I knew I needed to see the film. Then I realized that I can’t access Disney+ from my current location due to working abroad. It was...

How to Watch Black Widow on Disney+ Abroad in 2022

I’ve been waiting for a long time for Black Widow’s upcoming solo film, so I was ecstatic when I found out that I can watch it on Disney+. The excitement turned to disappointment when I realized that my Disney+ account is inaccessible in the country I’m currently visiting. Luckily, I found an easy solution before...

How to Watch CNBC (Without Cable) Anywhere in 2022

It’s frustrating to not have on-demand access to all your favorite CNBC shows. Trust me, I know. As a newbie investor, I need my regular dose of market insights, care of Squawk Box and Mad Money. I’ve been searching for a way to enjoy my CNBC subscription wherever I might be in the world, without...

10 Best Cheap Monthly VPN Plans in 2022 — Pay as You Go

A month is a good length of time to see what a VPN can do for you. However, I found that per-month plans tend to be the most expensive option, so I set out to find the best way to get the lowest monthly prices for top-of-the-line VPNs. To do this, I tested over 50...

How to Watch Salto From Outside of France in July 2022

Salto has a lot of amazing shows on offer, but they’re only available in France. I found this out the hard way: one of my favorite Salto shows, Ils étaient dix, always ends in a cliffhanger. After I flew abroad for work, I tried to log in to my Salto account, only to find out...

Beginner’s Guide to Tor: What It Is and How to Safely Use It 2022

The Tor Browser is the best tool to access the dark web, but it’s not without its shortcomings. Tor alone doesn’t protect all of your data from leaking and renders it vulnerable to surveillance. Compromised Tor exit nodes reveal user traffic to operators, while bad threat actors have been known to trace Tor users’ identities....

What Is IMDb TV and How to Watch It for Free Abroad in 2022

IMDb has always been my favorite source of celebrity information, but I never knew it had a streaming service too. I found I could binge-watch Mad Men and Lie to Me, all for free while at home. But on my next trip abroad I realized that IMDb TV is unavailable outside the US and the...

Download and Install ExpressVPN on Any Device in 2022 (Free)

ExpressVPN is one of the fastest and secure VPNs, and that can be extended to its downloading process as well. In under 10 minutes, you can install ExpressVPN on any device to make sure they are secured. ExpressVPN is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and can hide your IP address so it can’t be tracked...

Does IPVanish Still Work with Netflix? (Updated July 2022)

Netflix’s geo-blocking capabilities are becoming more and more sophisticated, and a lot of VPNs are struggling to keep up. If you’re an IPVanish subscriber who still can’t access your Netflix library, you’re not alone. IPVanish doesn’t always work with Netflix, but some of its servers unblock a couple of libraries (e.g. US, Australia, and Japan)....

5 Best Mozilla Firefox VPN Extensions in 2022 (+ Free Options)

Mozilla Firefox is one the best browsers for data protection. However, Firefox doesn’t encrypt my network or disguise my IP address. My IP address can be seen by my internet service provider or government surveillance agencies can track what I do on the internet. I found out that the solution is to use a Virtual...