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What Is a VPN?

A virtual private network (VPN) encrypts your traffic, hides your IP address, and protects your privacy online. Find out all about VPNs in this comprehensive guide.

Simon Migliano
Simon Migliano
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Illustration of two people learning about a VPN.

  1. Does NordVPN Work With Netflix?

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Illustration of a man in a NordVPN sweatshirt climbing through a device displaying the Netflix logo

  2. VPN Servers Explained: A Guide to Virtual Servers, Fake Locations & Rental Agreements

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    an illustration of vpn servers, one rented, one virtual, and one with a virtual location

  3. How to Stay Secure When Working Remotely

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
    Working from home header

  4. Tor vs. VPN: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better For Online Privacy?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    An illustration of two characters choosing between a VPN shield and a Tor onion.

  5. What Is a VPN Router and How Do They Work?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    Two characters using a VPN router with multiple devices.

  6. Are VPNs Legal? VPN & Censorship Laws Around the World

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Illustration showing countries where VPNs are illegal and legal

  7. How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    Various Devices Connected to WiFi

  8. The 7 Best Private Browsers in 2020: How to Browse Privately

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    Illustration of two characters choosing a private and secure web browser.

  9. NordVPN vs ExpressVPN

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    ExpressVPN vs BestVPN

  10. How to Get IPVanish for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    IPVanish Logo

  11. How to Get ExpressVPN for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    ExpressVPN logo

  12. How to Get NordVPN for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    NordVPN Logo

  13. Which VPNs Leak Your Data? IP, DNS & WebRTC Leaks Explained (90+ Tested)

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    Illustration of two characters trying to fix a leaking pipe.

  14. How to Hide Your IP Address

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    A magician and an assistant prepare to make an ip address disappear

  15. How to Unblock Websites at School, Work or Abroad

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    man facing a website browser window that is locked

  16. Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, 14 Eyes & More: Do VPN Jurisdictions Really Matter?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A man runs through five spotlights representing the five eyes alliance.

  17. How to Install a VPN on Apple TV

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Woman holding a basket of apples and an umbrella in the other hand

  18. Which VPNs Keep Logs? The Truth About VPN Logging Policies (90+ Tested)

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    An illustration of a man being watched by his device

  19. Proxy vs. VPN: What’s the Difference?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    Illustration of two people choosing between a VPN and a proxy.

  20. VPN Glossary

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A visual representation of our VPN glossary

  21. How to Install a VPN on Kodi

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Graphic showing VPN connected to Kodi
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