Articles by Kristel van Hoof

Kristel van Hoof

Kristel van Hoof is a tech researcher and writer with keen interest in online privacy and cybersecurity. For more than 3 years now, she has been testing and reviewing VPNs and other products for online data protection. When she’s not writing for Safety Detectives, she's dancing with her kids, traveling around the world, and cooking her favorite dishes.

How to Get a Chinese IP Address in 2023 — Works 100%
How to Get a Chinese IP Address in 2023 — Works 100%
3 Steps (Quick + Easy) to Getting a Chinese IP Address in 2023: Step 1: Choose a VPN. Pick a VPN with at least 1 server in China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan (these locations can give you access to Chinese sites) — I recommend...
Kristel van Hoof by Kristel van Hoof Published on January 17, 2023
How to Change Your Netflix Country in 2023 (Only 3 Steps)
How to Change Your Netflix Country in 2023 (Only 3 Steps)
Only 3 Steps (Quick + Easy) to Change Your Netflix Country in 2023: Step 1: Choose a VPN that works with Netflix. My top pick is ExpressVPN, which is able to reliably access multiple international Netflix libraries. Step 2: Do...
How to Fix Netflix Proxy Error Warning in 2023 — Works 100%
How to Fix Netflix Proxy Error Warning in 2023 — Works 100%
Only 3 Steps (Quick + Easy) to Fix the Netflix Proxy Error in 2023: Step 1: Get a VPN. I recommend ExpressVPN as it consistently accesses Netflix without encountering a proxy error message thanks to its excellent streaming sup...
How to Hide Your IP Address on Any Device in 2023
How to Hide Your IP Address on Any Device in 2023
Only 3 Steps (Quick + Easy) to Hide Your IP Address on Any Device in 2023: Step 1: Get a VPN. I recommend ExpressVPN because it allows you to change your IP address with servers in 90+ countries, has a kill switch, a strict no...
Does ExpressVPN Work In China? Yes, But Read This First
Does ExpressVPN Work In China? Yes, But Read This First
Short on time? Here’s how to use ExpressVPN in China in 2023: Step 1. Download and install the VPN. It’s best to sign up for and purchase an ExpressVPN subscription plan before you leave for China because the VPN’s website is of...
Kristel van Hoof by Kristel van Hoof Published on January 31, 2023
5 Best Free VPNs for BBC iPlayer (Updated in March 2023)
5 Best Free VPNs for BBC iPlayer (Updated in March 2023)
Short on time? Here’s the best free VPN for BBC iPlayer in 2023: 🥇 ExpressVPN: Not 100% free, but it’s the best VPN for streaming BBC iPlayer in 2023. It’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it risk-free for...
3 Best Free VPNs for Hotstar (Tested in March 2023)
3 Best Free VPNs for Hotstar (Tested in March 2023)
Short on time? Here’s the best free VPN for Hotstar in 2023: 🥇 ExpressVPN: While it’s not completely free, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, which allows you to test it risk-free for a month. It has servers in all of...