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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 Freedome VPN Work in China?

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    illustration showing the F-Secure Freedome VPN logo locked from working on a laptop displaying the Chinese flag

  2. Torrenting with Hotspot Shield: A Guide for 2020

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    a character peers through his computer screen into a world of torrent clients and files, but is protected by the Hotspot Shield badge

  3. Does Norton Secure VPN Work with Netflix?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    illustration of a tv branded with the Norton Secure VPN logo, struggling to load Netflix

  4. The Ultimate Guide to Torrenting with ExpressVPN

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    a character uses a tennis racket with the ExpressVPN logo to protect an array of torrenting activity of

  5. Is ProtonVPN Safe for Torrenting?

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    illustration of man using ProtonVPN to torrent securely

  6. Is Surfshark a Good VPN for Netflix?

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    illustration of a man filling in the final piece of a Netflix puzzle with a piece branded with the Surfshark VPN logo

  7. Top 5 Free VPNs for Netflix in 2020

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    two characters look out into a sky full of Netflix videos and the Netflix logo

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. How to Stay Secure When Working Remotely

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
    Working from home header

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    Various Devices Connected to WiFi

  15. The 7 Best Private Browsers To Stay Anonymous Online

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

  16. NordVPN vs ExpressVPN

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    ExpressVPN vs BestVPN

  17. How to Get IPVanish for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    IPVanish Logo

  18. How to Get ExpressVPN for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    ExpressVPN logo

  19. How to Get NordVPN for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    NordVPN Logo

  20. 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.

  21. 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
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