A lot of people talk about VPNs, but not everyone knows what they really do. If you have ever wondered why people use them, ...

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Nord and Proton are two of the best VPNs we've tested. We compare them side by side on value, performance, network size, and ...

Most VPN providers offer some kind of money-back guarantee. But you’ll want to watch out for these common hurdles that could ...

Almost every service I'll recommend as one of the best VPNs is either subscription-only or supported by paid plans. Free VPNs do have their place, though, as not everybody can afford yet another ...

Mozilla is rolling out a free, browser-based VPN on Firefox, but not everyone has access. At present, Mozilla is enabling the feature for a limited number of randomly selected users.

In July 2024, Proton VPN passed its third consecutive infrastructure audit by the European security firm Securitum. The audit ...

A: The term “VPN” — short for Virtual Private Network — gets tossed around a lot, especially by streaming enthusiasts, privacy advocates, and remote workers. But despite its techy name, a VPN is a ...

Despite its “techy” name, a VPN is a simple and powerful tool that can make your online life safer and more flexible. Sometimes, it can even save you money.

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Throughput: test with and without the tunnel using the same server region (e.g., speed.cloudflare.com, fast.com, then the ...

When it comes to cybersecurity, are we our own worst enemies? This past week showed us that you can patch software—but you ...