Privacy has always been a major concern for BitTorrent users and there are only a few ways to remain anonymous. By using a secure connection, as the new TorrentPrivacy tool offers, you can bypass almost every firewall or traffic shaping application, while making sure that nobody can see what you're downloading.
The PR people within the music industry are masters of spin. They can take any type of data and make the public believe that piracy is killing their business. For years they have fought against this imaginary enemy, and every press release issued is filled …
The Internet and file-sharing services such as BitTorrent in particular are often blamed to be the downfall of music. However, the reality is that music has never been as loved and vibrant as it is today. The only thing that’s starting to fall apart slowly …
In August, we reported on the self-help documents lawyer Graham Syfert was selling which enabled individuals sued by USCG to defend themselves. The documents were sold for $9.99 (now $19.95) which is a bargain compared to hiring paid legal advisors. “ …
Over the years we have covered dozens of artists who’ve spoken out on piracy. From Lily Allen, through 50 Cent to Radiohead, all have voiced their opinion on the topic. While quotes on piracy were relatively rare 5 years ago, nowadays artists are commentin …
It’s been nearly a year since I, along with millions of others, all queued up for hours like idiots waiting to get our hands on a copy of the biggest game in history. For almost everyone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 didn’t disappoint, it’s become a p …
The final day of The Pirate Bay appeal started this morning at 09:30 at the Swedish Appeal Court in Stockholm. First to appear was Fredrik Neij’s lawyer, Jonas Nilsson. He said that the Pirate Bay website was never intended to infringe copyright and f …
As on previous days, most of the day was spent on watching and listening to material previously recorded during the original trial at the District Court. The day started off with presentations by Ludwig Werner of IFPI Sweden and the CEO of Universal Mu …
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