Virtual private networks, better known as VPNs, are old technology. The first VPN protocol (a set of rules that determines how programmes talk to each other), was developed in the late 1990s. What ...

Between statewide site bans, some streaming services not playing all content in all areas, and the increasing worry that the US may block outside content, you may have an increasing interest in ...

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On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It's tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don't do it unless ...

Wondering what NordVPN is? In 2025, it's still a top choice for privacy, security, and unrestricted browsing. Here's why. James Galizio June 2, 2025 at 7:14 a.m. PT Disclaimer: When you purchase ...

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 ...

If you use a VPN, you’ve likely come across the kill-switch feature. But you may not know what it actually does or why you’d want to use it. A VPN’s kill switch is one of the first features I ...

Video streaming sports over the internet has made catching your favorite team’s games easier than ever, but trying to find ...

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Prompted by the latest revelations about common VPNs being owned by Chinese companies that may share data with their government, our latest Do You Use It? poll explored how TidBITS readers use VPNs.