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A VPN, or virtual private network, is an increasingly popular tool to help secure your network and open up a whole new world of online
And like with any new-fangled tech concept you come across, the next logical question is probably: Do I need oneVPNs are surprisingly simple
apps that perform a very complicated job: They protect your data and secure your internet
will now become available
countries like China and Russia where internet access is heavily restricted
For some, having the ability to instantly unblock and access sites like Google, YouTube, and Facebook has been a lifesaver, and is one of
and open internet.But more than just being a tool to help users access sites abroad, VPNs also come with a handful of other great benefits:
students can use them to access university-specific sites and services outside the classroom; gamers can use them to secure their network
when they play online; and media-savvy people can use them to access live streams from anywhere in the world
As soon as you connect to a VPN server, all your network traffic becomes encrypted and anonymous
recorded, or used in some non-altruistic way
easiest ways to tell if and when a VPN is working is by checking your IP address
This a great feature for the jet-savvy or everyday traveler
With all the dangers surrounding unsecured public WiFi networks, having the ability to instantly secure your connection is priceless.More
recently, people have been turning to VPNs to help them access live sports streams
Because most major league networks have started employing blackout streams to help promote ticket sales, fans around the world have been
turning to VPNs to connect to a nearby location and cheer on their favorite team live without having to wait the next day in order to watch
If, for instance, your internet plan caps your data at a certain level, you can use a VPN to circumvent this process and return your
streaming speeds to normal.VPNs can also be used to torrent content anonymously
That said, they can sometimes cause a certain level of latency in your network, with some users reporting significant drops in streaming
This often occurs when users connect to a VPN server location in a different part of the country and can often be mitigated by choosing a
closer location.While not necessarily a disadvantage in VPN software, some VPN companies have also been found to keep logs and/or spy on
fly-by-night VPN providers popping up, it can be hard to separate the good from the not-so-good
Fortunately, there are a few key characteristics to look for in a VPN
First, make sure the server offers private browsing
Finally, check to see if the service offers dedicated apps for the device(s) you own, and what kind of features these apps offer
Most VPNs today have started baking in automatic kill switches into their apps in case your connection gets lost
have found none to be as secure, fast, or dependable as ExpressVPN
