Why some websites block VPN users
A website can treat a VPN connection very differently from your normal internet connection. The reason can involve IP addresses, location checks, account security and licensing rules.
How can websites recognise you after you delete cookies?
You can wipe cookies and still return to a website looking surprisingly familiar. The reason may be device fingerprinting, which relies on technical clues your browser shares during a visit.
Why virtual cards has different details
Seeing different card numbers in your banking app can look odd at first, especially when the money comes from the same place. Virtual cards use separate payment details for a reason.
Why can Wi-Fi calling connect when mobile signal is poor?
A weak signal does not always mean you have to step outside or move closer to a window to make a call. Your phone may be able to place the call through your internet connection instead.
What is the purpose of CAPTCHA when a website asks whether you are human?
CAPTCHA can interrupt you at the worst possible moment, but the check has a specific purpose. Knowing what it can test makes those traffic-light grids and tick boxes easier to understand.
What AARTO Phase 2 means if you get a traffic fine now
AARTO Phase 2 has reached more South African municipalities, which changes the process for motorists who receive infringement notices in those areas. Before paying, check where the fine came from and what response is available to you.
Digital ID without a smartphone? Here's what it means
Digital identity promises convenience, but convenience does not look the same for every South African. A closer look at the draft rules shows where physical ID cards still fit into the picture.