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What Is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and How Does It Work?

A VPN will encrypt your internet traffic, hide your IP address, and help protect your privacy online. Find everything you need to know about VPNs in this complete guide.

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

  1. Tor vs. VPN: How Do They Work 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    Various Devices Connected to WiFi

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

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

  6. ExpressVPN vs NordVPN

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    ExpressVPN vs BestVPN

  7. How to Get IPVanish for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    IPVanish Logo

  8. How to Get ExpressVPN for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    ExpressVPN logo

  9. How to Get NordVPN for Free

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    NordVPN Logo

  10. 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.

  11. How to Hide Your IP Address: 4 Simple Methods (Updated 2020)

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    group of people hiding their faces with masks

  12. How to Unblock Websites: 10+ Easy Ways to Access Restricted Content

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    Illustration of two workmen in front of a locked computer

  13. Five-Eyes, Nine-Eyes, 14-Eyes & More: What You Need to Know About VPN Jurisdictions

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A world map depicting various VPN jurisdictions

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. VPN Glossary

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A visual representation of our VPN glossary

  18. How to Install a VPN on Kodi

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Graphic showing VPN connected to Kodi

  19. How to Install a VPN on Chrome

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Illustration of Chrome logo with a man placing a VPN in the center of it

  20. How to Install a VPN on Amazon Fire Stick

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    A television showing an Amazon Fire TV device running a VPN

  21. How to Install a VPN on Your Mac

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    How to Install a VPN on Your Mac
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