General Internet Safe Browsing Habits

1. Always check the spelling in the address bar at the top of the screen to ensure you’re at the official website, and not a carbon copy of the website you think you’re at.
2.  Always look for the padlock and the letters “https” rather than “http” when signing into an online account or making online purchases. This means that information you provide, such as your name, address and credit card information, is being encrypted on its way to the web server that hosts the website you’re buying from. This is important because this information crosses many public devices before reaching its destination, and someone in the middle can access this data if it’s not encrypted.
3. Avoid shady sites which promise offers too good to be true such as: free electronics, free software, pirated software and illegal file sharing websites.
4. Your browsing history is an insight into your browsing habits, particularly if you share a computer. To protect your privacy, clear your browser’s temporary Internet files and history after each session.
5. Cookies are used to track your browsing history, usually for marketing purposes. Web browsers can be configured to notify you when a site sends you a cookie. You can then decide which sites you are willing to accept cookies from. Changing your cookie settings is found  in the “privacy” or “security” section of your browser's Internet options or preferences.
6. Look for privacy policies. It’s always a good idea to review a web sites privacy policy to see how it will use your information before you tell them your details. Look for a clearly stated privacy policy and if there isn't one then don’t register your details with them as your private information maybe passed to others without your permission. 

PD PROXY - A great VPN Tunneling software

I was doing some research on VPN Tunneling and I stumbled upon PD-Proxy VPN Service which I found is a gem among the VPN software available out there.
It is basically a tunneling software that can secure your internet connection by encrypting all your connections to the internet. It uses UDP/TCP/ICMP protocols

It provides these functions:

• Unblocks Content - If your ISP/School/Workplace has blocked your access to various websites it gives you a way around it.
• Provides Anonymity - If you don't like being tracked or spied on online it secures and encrypts your internet connection. This is useful when using public WiFi which may be vulnerable.

The steps to use PD-Proxy are very simple

1. You need to register for free here, this gives you a trial account. Go to your email address and activate your account.
2. Download the client program here. The install the software in your computer.
3. Login with the account details you registered with, on the client software.

The trial account gives a limit of  100Mb bandwidth per day. This can be upgraded to premium account. The prices are quite affordable. You can check them out here.
You can also get vouchers.

All in all PD Proxy is a great, easy and secure tool for VPN Tunnelling.