VPN Basics
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.
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Wi-Fi & Networking
How to Check for DNS Leaks and Fix Them
A DNS leak sends your website lookups outside your VPN. Here is how to test for one, how to read the result and what to do if you find it.
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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.
VPN Basics
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.