Remember when dropping a proxy into your torrent client felt like a secret handshake? In 2026 streaming giants block whole IP ranges, ISPs throttle P2P, and privacy rules keep shifting. That climate ...

You can use a VPN app to choose from a long list of virtual locations. (Sam Chapman for Engadget) Chances are that you're here because you've heard a virtual private network (VPN) can change your ...

The best VPNs can make your online life more private with software that's convenient and cheap — sometimes even free. While keeping your IP address invisible, you can use your VPN to explore streaming ...

Security researchers have found that Urban VPN Proxy, a widely used free browser VPN extension with millions of installs, has been collecting and exporting full AI chat conversations from users’ ...

Some state lawmakers are considering limiting VPN access. The far-reaching consequences would cripple business, education, and everyday internet use. Michigan and Wisconsin are considering proposals ...

X-VPN offers one of the most powerful free VPN versions, with 1000+ servers, no account needed, strong AES-256 encryption, a kill switch, unlimited use, and a genuine no-logs policy. Its privacy-first ...

I'm using Nym VPN on Ubuntu 24.04, and I've noticed that the VPN status bar icon is always green, regardless of whether the VPN is actually connected or not. This makes it difficult to know at a ...

A VPN is supposed to protect your privacy, not monitor your activity. Learn how to know if your VPN is keeping logs of your online behavior, why it matters, and what you can do about it. I’ve been ...

Not sure when you should use your VPN and when it’s better to turn it off? I explain the situations where disabling your VPN might make sense—and guide you through how to do it on most major operating ...

ABSTRACT: This study presents a rigorous empirical evaluation of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and Pi-hole integration as a dual solution for modern internet security and efficiency challenges. Through ...

NordVPN and Proton VPN are two of the very best VPNs on the market. So, to help you decide which is the best online privacy tool for you, I’m putting them head-to-head. In comparing the two services, ...

The NordVPN vs OpenVPN debate is frequently brought up — seemingly without a proper understanding of each. While both are VPN-related, NordVPN is a clear-cut VPN and is better than OpenVPN. It has its ...