VPN Basics
What a VPN is, how it works, protocols, kill switches, split tunneling and how to choose one sensibly.
VPN Protocols Explained: OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2 and More
A VPN protocol is the set of rules that builds your encrypted tunnel. Here is how OpenVPN, WireGuard and IKEv2 differ, and which settings to choose.
VPN No-Logs Policies Explained: What the Promise Really Means
A no-logs policy is a promise about what a VPN provider records. Learn what logs can contain, how to read the fine print, and how much audits really prove.
VPN Kill Switch Explained: What It Is and When You Need It
A VPN kill switch stops your traffic if the encrypted tunnel fails, so nothing leaks onto the open network. Here is how it works and how to test it.
Split Tunneling Explained: Choosing What Goes Through Your VPN
Split tunneling lets you send some apps or sites through the VPN while others use your normal connection. Here is how it works and when it is worth using.
How to Choose a VPN: A Practical Checklist for Beginners
Choosing a VPN is easier with a checklist. Here are the things that matter, the claims to treat with caution, and a simple way to compare services.
Free vs Paid VPN Services: What You Really Trade Off
Servers cost money to run, so someone always pays. Here is how free and paid VPNs differ in funding, privacy, limits and risk, and how to judge either one.
Does a VPN Make You Anonymous? What It Hides and What It Doesn’t
A VPN improves privacy but does not make you anonymous. Here is what it hides, what still identifies you online, and how to reduce your exposure.