Daniel Pateman

Daniel Pateman

Daniel Pateman is a freelance writer, producing articles across the cultural spectrum for magazines like Aesthetica, Photomonitor, The Brooklyn Rail and This is Tomorrow. He also provides text-writing services to individual curators and artists worldwide, and has had work published internationally. His favourite film genre is horror (bring on Scream 5!) and he never tires of listening to Absolute 80s on the radio.

Articles by: Daniel Pateman

The photo of a man holding a broom is composed as an illustration 'cleaning up' a tablet showing the Incogni interface.

I had my data removed from company databases with this little-known VPN feature

By Daniel Pateman published

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Available with the Surfshark One Plus plan, I tried Incogni’s data removal tool to help shrink my digital footprint and limit my risk from data breaches.

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Threat Protection Pro: all you need to know about IPVanish's anti-malware tool

By Daniel Pateman published

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All you need to know about Threat Protection Pro, the cybersecurity tool from IPVanish that is available exclusively with the VPN provider's Advanced plan.

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DNS leaks: what are they, should you be concerned and how to stop them

By Daniel Pateman published

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DNS leaks can jeopardize your VPN’s privacy promises. Our guide explains why they happen, how much of a threat to you they are and what to do about them.

Female hands typing on a laptop in neon light. A lock as a symbol of cybersecurity on a foreground.

Secure Browser: how to get anonymous browsing with IPVanish

By Daniel Pateman published

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Secure Browser is part of IPVanish VPN Advanced. Our guide explains what platforms its available on and how it can protect you against browser-based threats.

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Surfshark VPN on Android: features, requirements, how to install

By Daniel Pateman published

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This guide explains how to install Surfshark VPN on your Android devices, as well as outlining some of its most powerful and versatile features.

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IPVanish mobile app: features, price, how to install

By Daniel Pateman published

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Secure all your iOS and Android devices with IPVanish in your back pocket with its handy mobile app – we tell all about its features and how to download it.

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IPVanish Essential vs IPVanish Advanced: key differences explained

By Daniel Pateman published

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This guide dives into the features available on IPVanish Essential and IPVanish Advanced, and the key differences between each plan from this trusted VPN provider.

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The top 7 shows and films I've been able to watch thanks to a VPN

By Daniel Pateman published

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From box-office hits and TV streaming exclusives, here are the most memorable shows and films a VPN has helped me watch, from anywhere and without delay.

Katherine Jenkins on stage inside the Royal Albert Hall, flanked by trumpet players, as everyone stands to attention for the national anthem before the the Royal Variety Performance 2025 begins.

How to watch the Royal Variety Performance 2025 online free from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News The annual charity event promises another royally good evening of entertainment, and our guide explains how to watch Royal Variety Performance 2025 online free from anywhere.

Young woman in sunglasses and wireless headphones drinking fresh cocktail and watching video on laptop while in a swimming pool.

Downloading IPVanish VPN should be an essential part of your vacation prep – here's why

By Daniel Pateman published

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This guide explains why IPVanish's VPN makes a welcome travel companion – saving you money, overcoming content blocks and safeguarding your personal information.

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How to watch Fox News online and from anywhere in the world, Bret Baier Special Report with David Grusch

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News Live stream the most popular cable news channel in America

New mum Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) hands baby Sadie to doting, yet hopeless, granddad Malcolm (David Morrissey) while enjoying drinks in an ambient setting for Daddy Issues season 2.

How to watch Daddy Issues season 2 online and stream every episode *FREE* from anywhere now

By Daniel Pateman published

News Aimee Lou Wood returns for more family dysfunction in this brilliant BBC sitcom. Read here for how to watch Daddy Issues season 2 and stream every episode free from anywhere.

Host Lainey Wilson sports a bright smile and a cowboy hat as she faces the camera on stage at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena before the 59th Country Music Association Awards.

How to watch CMA Awards 2025 online – full replay, free highlights

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News Lainey Wilson returns to Bridgestone Arena to celebrate country music’s hottest stars, and our guide explains how to watch CMA Awards 2025 online from anywhere and for free.

A picture of a dating profile with a love heart in between two matching users, one of which is convicted criminal Brandon Johnson, in docuseries Don't Date Brandon.

How to watch Don’t Date Brandon online: Stream the shocking true crime series from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman published

News A gripping three-part docuseries based on the Ex-Wives Undercover podcast, this guide explains how to watch Don’t Date Brandon online and potentially for free.

Romance blossoms between lounge singer Alberta (Danielle Pinnock) and youth group leader Pete (Richie Moriarty) as they sit knee-to-knee on an ornate sofa in Woodstone Manor's living room for Ghosts season 5.

How to watch Ghosts season 5 online and stream the supernatural comedy series free from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman published

News The supernatural CBS sitcom returns for Halloween, and our viewing guide explains how to watch Ghosts season 5 online and stream every episode free from anywhere.

The cast of The Amazing Race season 38, comprised of former Big Brother stars and their family or friends, photographed against a pale yellow backdrop.

How to watch The Amazing Race: European Adventure online and stream episodes for free from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman published

News Thirteen Big Brother stars speed across the Continent to win $1,000,000, and this guide explains how to watch The Amazing Race: European Adventure online and free from anywhere.

Amanda Knox (Grace Van Patten) is sandwiched between Italian police and press after her arrest for the murder of roommate Meredith Kercher in a scene from The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.

How to watch The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox online from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman published

News Charting Amanda Knox’s fight for justice after being wrongfully convicted of murder, we explain here how to watch The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox online and from anywhere now.

Seated flight attendant Jo (Katherine Kelley) awaits takeoff as she embarks on a high-stakes mission for a criminal cartel in new thriller "In Flight".

How to watch In Flight on Channel 4 — it's *FREE*

By Daniel Pateman published

Katherine Kelley stars in this gripping six-part crime thriller, and our guide explains how to watch In Flight online now and free from anywhere.

Against a tropical, palm tree-lined backdrop stands host Stephen Mangan and eleven duos of contestants, all clutching silver suitcases in a promotional photograph for The Fortune Hotel series 2.

How to watch The Fortune Hotel series 2 - it's *FREE*

By Daniel Pateman published

News The hit ITV show returns as twenty-two contestants plot to secure the golden suitcase, and this guide explains how to watch The Fortune Hotel series 2 online for free from anywhere.

Billie Cassidy (Uni Meyers) and Kate Galloway (Julianne Nicholson) stand wearily in their soiled club costumes as London celebrates the end of World War 1 in a crowded Trafalgar Square in historical drama Dope Girls.

How to watch Dope Girls online and stream *FREE* anywhere in the world

By Daniel Pateman published

News A gritty postwar drama about the rise of Soho’s underground club scene, our guide here explains how to watch Dope Girls online and stream all six episodes free from anywhere now.

Beaming hosts Ant and Dec stand behind our returning judges (from left to right) Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Simon Cowell, as they prepare to discover the next winner of Britain's Got Talent 2025.

How to watch Britain’s Got Talent season 18 online for FREE — live stream episodes from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman published

News The judges are back for more crowd-pleasing performances and emotional Golden Buzzer moments. Here's how to watch Britain’s Got Talent season 18 online free from anywhere.

Watch Yellowstone season 5

How to watch Yellowstone season 5 online from anywhere – plot, trailer, all episodes streaming now

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News One of cable’s best TV shows returns this summer with the Duttons fighting dirty to protect the Yellowstone. Catch every episode. Here's how to watch Yellowstone season 5 online from anywhere.

The cast and crew of Oppenheimer on stage receiving an award at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards

How to watch 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards online — live stream the film and TV awards ceremony tonight from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News Prepare for a star-studded evening as the CCAs honor the best in film and TV from last year. Read on for how to watch 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards online anywhere.

Cleaner turned crime-solving genius Morgan (Katlin Olson) holds up a crime scene photo in crime dramedy series High Potential

How to watch High Potential online from anywhere – stream Kaitlin Olson crime dramedy, out now in UK and Australia

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News Created by Drew Goddard and starring the Emmy-nominated Kaitlin Olson, our guide here explains how to watch High Potential online and stream every episode free from anywhere.

Four of Ru's glam new queens standing gooped and gobsmacked on the main stage of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17.

How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 online – stream the premiere episode tonight and from anywhere

By Daniel Pateman last updated

News RuPaul is back with a splashy seventeenth season. Sit your badonkadonk down as we explain here how to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 online and from anywhere in the world.

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