There are several reasons why you might want to use a VPN. VPNs are commonly used to bypass regional restrictions. If a movie ...

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

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It’s the Streisand effect in action: Netflix‘s ban on VPNs has thrust them into the national spotlight, and if you’re not familiar with how the internet’s tubes work, you might be wondering just what ...

WireGuard is faster, lighter, and more secure than previous VPN encryption standards, but it has some drawbacks, too. We help you decide if the new security protocol is right for you. I'm a senior ...

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are increasingly commonly used as internet users want to protect their privacy online and get around geographical restrictions. But what exactly is a VPN, and what does ...

VPN is important for privacy and security on today’s internet. There are two kinds of VPNs available, Hardware VPN and Software VPN. In this guide, we explain to you what they are and the differences ...

When your VPN crashes, a kill switch shuts off your online traffic to protect your privacy—but only if you activate it ahead of time. We explain how this works and how to make sure your kill switch is ...

The name Hotspot Shield perfectly encapsulates the biggest value for most people in a VPN, shielding you while accessing a Wi-Fi hotspot. Hotspot Shield surprised me -- in a good way. From their ...