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Using a VPN for Remote Access

When non-IT people hear the term “VPN” they tend to think of a commercial service where for a monthly subscription you can connect your computer internet connection and surf the Web anonymously by passing your Internet traffic through a “VPN server” run by the VPN service provider. This is one usage for a VPN – […]

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Why You Should Never Use A VPN For Security

The following is a copyright-free (creative-commons) released post by someone explaining why you should never use a VPN if you want security. Most average computer and internet users are unaware of the facts mentioned in this post.  I thought this post expresses the realities about VPNs succintly and clearly, and so I decided to reproduce […]

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How To Move To Berlin – Also Now Available As Paperback

Want To Move To Berlin To Live, Work or Study? Here’s The Best Insider Know-How on Moving To Berlin! Save Yourself Time, Hassle – And Money. Interested in moving to Berlin to live, work, or study? You’re not the only one. It’s estimated over 50,000 people are currently moving to Berlin every year. It’s easy […]

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Want To Move To Berlin?

Interested in moving to Berlin? You’re not the only one. Some 50,000 people a year are now making the move to Berlin, from other regions of Germany – as well as from all parts of the world. It’s not hard to see why. Berlin is quite simply Germany’s biggest, most energetic, lively – and most […]

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How To Move To Berlin – Now Available As Paperback!

Want To Move To Berlin To Live, Work or Study? Here’s The Best Insider Know-How on Moving To Berlin! Save Yourself Time, Hassle – And Money. Interested in moving to Berlin to live, work, or study? You’re not the only one. It’s estimated over 50,000 people are currently moving to Berlin every year. It’s easy […]

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Learn German Fast With GermanPod

Want to learn German fast? Then GermanPod is the course for you. GermanPod is the digital language course designed for people with busy lifestyles which you can use on your tablet and smartphone. Learn German Fast With GermanPod GermanPod is an audio MP3-based German language course designed for people who lead a busy life. GermanPod […]

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The Best Way To Learn German

Want to know the best way to learn German? Learn German the fast, fun and easy way with GermanPod. The Best Way To Learn German Imagine being able to speak and understand German as fluently as a native speaker. You might not believe that it’s possible without years and years of learning. Prepare to be […]

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Where To Live in Berlin

Interested in moving to Berlin? This post is an extract from my book The BreakingOut Guide To Moving To Berlin In this post I take a look at the different districts of Berlin. Check out my book all about moving to Berlin – and how to get the best out of living and working in […]

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How To Learn German in Berlin

Interested in moving to Berlin? You’re not the only one. Some 50,000 people a year are now making the move to Berlin, from other regions of Germany – as well as from all parts of the world. It’s not hard to see why. Berlin is quite simply Germany’s most energetic, lively – and most happening […]

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Digital Security Threats in 2017

With the continued growth of online services and e-commerce, digital security is as important as ever. So here’s my round-up of digital security threats in 2017 to watch out for. Digital Security Threats in 2017 1. IoT Attacks The variety and volume of consumer IoT or “Internet of Things” devices on the market is now […]

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How To Install WordPress

WordPress is the world’s most popular platform for managing websites. Here’s a quick overview of how to install WordPress. How To Install WordPress WordPress is a great free “Content Management System” or CMS as it’s sometimes referred to. WordPress has made blogging and setting up and managing a website really simple and accessible to practically […]

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How To Backup Your Website

It’s vital to backup your website regularly. Servers fail, websites get hacked. So here’s a quick guide to how to backup your website. How To Backup Your Website There’s a kind of unspoken law about backups. If you backup, you probably won’t need the backups. But if you don’t – you sure as anything will! […]

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How To Install WordPress Plugins On Your Website

WordPress plugins are add-on modules which provide functions and features for your website. Plugins are easy to install and most of them are free of charge. How To Install WordPress Plugins On Your Website Installing WordPress plugins is simple. Once you’ve downloaded your plugin, login to your WordPress Dashboard and click on the Plug-in -> […]

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What is the VATMOSS Law?

As of 1 January 2015 there’s a big change coming to Value Added Tax in the EU.  The so-called “Place of Supply” or “VATMOSS” law will apply. What is the VATMOSS Law? First of all, a disclaimer. I am not a lawyer or accountant. The following post is my personal view and interpretation of  VATMOSS.  You […]

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Low Cost Travel Insurance For Digital Nomads

Looking for low cost travel insurance that’s flexible, reliable – and easy to arrange? And which also lets you make your claims directly online? Low Cost Travel Insurance For Digital Nomads It’s always a problem deciding which travel insurance to choose. The one thing that’s certain about travel insurance is that if you’re going away […]

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