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VPN Basics
What a VPN is and how it works.
VPN Basics
Does a VPN Hide Your IP Address?
A VPN swaps the IP address websites see for the address of a VPN server. Here is what that really hides, who can still see what, and how to check it.
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How DNS Works: From Domain Name to IP Address
DNS is the lookup system that turns a website name into the IP address your device actually connects to. Here is how a lookup works, step by step, and why it matters for privacy.
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How Does a VPN Work?
A step-by-step walk through what happens when you connect to a VPN and open a website: the handshake, the tunnel, the server and the return trip.
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VPN vs Incognito Mode: What Each One Hides
Incognito or private browsing keeps history off your own device, but it does not hide your activity from networks or websites. A VPN does different work. Here is how they compare.
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VPN vs Proxy: What Is the Difference?
Both a VPN and a proxy sit between you and a website, but they differ in scope, encryption and trust. Here is a clear comparison with examples.
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VPN vs Tor: How They Differ
A VPN and Tor both change where your traffic appears to come from, but they work in different ways and suit different needs. This article compares them honestly.
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What Does a VPN Actually Protect?
A VPN protects specific things well: traffic on untrusted networks, what your local network can see and the IP address websites record. This article maps those protections and their limits.
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What Is a Public IP Address?
Your public IP address is the address websites see when you connect. This guide explains how it is assigned, how it differs from the private address on your home network, and what it does and does not reveal.
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What Is a VPN Protocol?
A VPN protocol sets the rules for how your device and a VPN server connect and protect traffic. Here is what that means in plain language, with the main trade-offs.
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What Is a VPN?
A VPN sends your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server run by the VPN provider. This guide explains what that means, when it helps, and where its limits are.
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Why Internet Speed Changes With a VPN
Using a VPN adds distance, encryption and another network to your path, so speed often changes. This guide explains why, how to measure it properly and what to try when it feels slow.
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