VPN Guides14 Sept 20262 min readVPN vs. Tor: What's the Difference and When to Use EachA VPN and Tor both aim to make your internet activity harder to trace, but the way they do it — and what they're actually good for — is quite different.
VPN Guides08 Sept 20262 min readSplit Tunneling Explained: When to Route Only Some Apps Through a VPNFor most people, in most countries, using a VPN is legal. It's a mainstream tool used by individuals, remote workers, and businesses for everyday privacy and security.
VPN Guides05 Sept 20262 min readVPN Protocols Explained: WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 ComparedA VPN protocol is the underlying method your app uses to build and maintain the encrypted connection between your device and a VPN server.
VPN Guides25 Aug 20263 min readVPN Kill Switch Explained: What It Does When Your Connection DropsA VPN kill switch helps stop traffic from leaving your device if the VPN disconnects. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how to test it
VPN Guides13 Aug 20263 min readWhy Is My VPN Slow? 10 Fixes That Actually HelpA VPN can add some overhead because your traffic is encrypted and routed through another server. But a very slow connection is not always caused by the VPN itself. Your Wi-Fi, mobile signal, server distance, device, app version, and network congestion can all play a part.
Security13 Aug 20263 min read Is Public Wi-Fi Safe? A Practical 7-Step Security ChecklistPublic Wi-Fi is not automatically dangerous, but it should be treated as an untrusted network. You often do not know who operates it, who else is connected, or whether a look-alike hotspot is trying to trick you into joining.
