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A VPN is usually sold as a privacy tool, but the right one can also beat ISP throttling and shorten routing paths. Here is how it affects speed and security, and how to tune it for both.
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VPN GuideA VPN encrypts everything and hides your IP address; encrypted DNS protects only your domain lookups. Understanding what each one covers — and what it leaves exposed — makes the choice straightforward.
Feb 2, 2025 · 6 min read
VPN GuideGeo-blocking hides content based on where you are, and a growing number of services now block VPN traffic too. Here is how VPN detection works, why it exists, and five practical ways around it.
Jan 18, 2025 · 7 min read
VPN GuideSchools, workplaces, ISPs and entire governments all block social platforms for different reasons. Here is how those blocks actually work and seven practical ways around them.
Nov 7, 2024 · 5 min read
VPN GuideChina's Great Firewall blocks major sites and most VPN providers along with them. Here are nine practical ways to get through, from obfuscated servers and Shadowsocks to self-hosted VPNs and Tor bridges.
Oct 24, 2024 · 5 min read
VPN GuideVoIP apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype are widely restricted in Saudi Arabia. Here is how a VPN keeps you in touch with family, protects your payments, and secures your data throughout Hajj and Umrah.
Oct 15, 2024 · 5 min read