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What Does a VPN Hide? (And the Things It Can’t Hide)
A VPN can help hide your IP address, location, and more, but it does have some limitations.
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What Is a VPN Kill Switch? (And Do You Need It?)
Learn how a VPN kill switch works and why it might be useful for keeping your online activity hidden if your VPN connection drops.
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How To Set Up a VPN on Android (and Why You Might Want To)
Learn how to set up a VPN on Android phones and devices manually or with a third-party app.
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How To Set Up and Install a VPN on Your Router (and Why You Might Want To)
Knowing how to set up and install a VPN on your router could help you avoid having to install a VPN on each individual device at home or work.
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NordVPN Review 2024: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
NordVPN offers excellent standards of security and privacy without compromising on internet speed, making it one of the best VPNs in the market.
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Does a VPN Prevent DDoS Attacks?
Preventing DDoS attacks is a multi-layer strategy that can include using a VPN for encryption and masking your known public IP address. Here's what to know.
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What Can Someone Do with Your IP Address (and How Can You Keep it Safe)?
Learn what your IP address reveals about you — and what others can do with this information.
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How to Change Your IP Address by Device
If you want to have more online security, here's how to change your IP address on Windows, a Mac, iPhone, or Android the easy way.
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WebRTC Leaks: What Are They and How Can I Prevent Them?
WebRTC leaks can threaten your anonymity online — here’s how you can prevent them and stay safe.
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How Much Does a VPN Cost? (And How to Save Money)
See how much a VPN costs per month and per year with this VPN pricing breakdown.
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Do VPNs Use Data? Here's What You Should Know
If you’re using cellular data to access a VPN, be ready for higher usage. Here's what to know about VPN data usage and how to use less data.
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How to Watch Netflix with a VPN (and Change Your Netflix Region)
Learn how to watch Netflix with a VPN if you want to access geo-restricted streaming content from another country.