As VPNs have exploded in popularity in recent times, the myths surrounding them have also become widespread. Here are some of ...

Proxy vs VPN explained. Learn the real differences, what each protects, and which one is safer for your privacy.

As governments and companies around the world seem to be on a bit of an internet censorship binge, many people are turning to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to get around these restrictions—only to ...

Juggling work apps, video calls, and region-locked streaming content? Split tunneling could be the VPN feature that makes your online life a lot easier. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, ...

Beyond securing and encrypting your network connections, VPN can help you to bypass geo-restrictions and access blocked content, bypass ISP throttling to get higher internet speeds during peak hours, ...

DuckDuckGo has always promised complete privacy with its VPN, and an independent cybersecurity company agrees.

Prompted by the latest revelations about common VPNs being owned by Chinese companies that may share data with their government, our latest Do You Use It? poll explored how TidBITS readers use VPNs.

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

The best VPN services for 2026 are here. We tested them top-to-bottom and found the 10 most reliable VPNs that don't cost a ...

Salon has affiliate partnerships, which means we may get a share of the revenue from purchases made through links on this article. Why are people flocking to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) more than ...