Guides
Plain-language explainers to help you decide for yourself.
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How to choose a VPN: a practical checklist
Cut through the marketing. The handful of things that actually matter when picking a VPN — and the ones that don't.
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How to test your VPN for leaks
A VPN that leaks your real IP gives a false sense of security. Here's how to check yours in a few minutes.
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VPN vs proxy: what's the actual difference?
They both change your apparent location, but they protect you very differently. Here's when to use which.
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Are free VPNs safe? What to watch for
Some free VPNs are genuinely fine. Many quietly monetize you. Here's how to tell them apart.
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