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  • Should Your VPN Be On or Off? How to Decide When It Matters

    Should Your VPN Be On or Off? How to Decide When It Matters

    The short and simple answer is on. If your online privacy and security matter, you should keep your Virtual Private Network (VPN) on as much as possible.  A VPN hides your IP address from the websites you visit, making it harder for advertisers and other third parties to link online activity back to you. It Read more

  • What Is a Decentralized VPN and Should You Use One?

    What Is a Decentralized VPN and Should You Use One?

    The Virtual Private Network (VPN) has long been a popular tool for safeguarding online activity. But it’s not the only option on the market; there’s a newer technology that offers some pretty interesting benefits to users who want even more privacy and security.  It’s called a decentralized VPN and it can potentially better protect you Read more

  • What Is a PPTP VPN? A Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Guide

    What Is a PPTP VPN? A Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Guide

    PPTP is one of the oldest VPN protocols still in use today. Although you can still configure a PPTP-based VPN on some older devices and on Windows 10 and 11, PPTP is widely regarded as outdated, insecure, and unreliable, so much so that most VPN providers have dropped support for it. This guide explains what Read more

  • SoftEther VPN: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    SoftEther VPN: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    SoftEther is a newer VPN technology that’s been getting a lot of attention for being fast and reliable under any network condition. In this guide, we’ll break down what makes SoftEther special and how it stacks up against the classic VPN protocols you already know. What Is SoftEther VPN? SoftEther (Software Ethernet) VPN is a Read more

  • Split Tunnel vs. Full Tunnel: Which Mode Should You Use?

    Split Tunnel vs. Full Tunnel: Which Mode Should You Use?

    VPNs protect your internet traffic by routing it through an encrypted tunnel. There are two main ways this tunneling works: full tunnel and split tunnel. Each approach has trade-offs in security and performance, and knowing the difference makes it easy to choose the right setup. In this guide, we explain how both approaches work, outline Read more

  • How Does Satellite Internet Work? Pros, Cons, Cost, and More

    How Does Satellite Internet Work? Pros, Cons, Cost, and More

    Satellite internet offers connectivity in remote locations where ground-based connections may not be available, allowing you to stay connected while living in or traveling far away from population centers. It’s different from ground-based internet in many respects, though, so it’s important to understand how it works before deciding if it’s right for you. This guide Read more