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Does a VPN slow down your connection? Answers to 6 common VPN questions
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Let’s face it, the internet can be a scary and unpredictable place when it comes to maintaining your privacy and security. You never know who may be keeping virtual tabs on you.
Whether it’s a hacker or scammer out to get your personal info, a government agency or even your creepy neighbor, you need to secure your web browsing.
A virtual private network, or VPN, is an essential tool for doing so. If you’ve ever wondered what a VPN really is and what it can do for you, keep reading. We have answers to some of your most-asked questions.
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1. How does a VPN work?
First, it’s important to understand what a VPN is. A virtual private network is a layer of protection between your devices and the internet. It hides your IP address and your location, and it encrypts your data.
A VPN protects you and your online traffic from snooping and interference from hackers, governments and your internet service provider. VPNs keep your online activity private and allow you to access sites and services that may be restricted in certain areas.
Here’s an important caveat: Trustworthy VPNs will never keep logs of your activity or connection. ExpressVPN doesn’t. You can’t say the same for the free options out there.
2. Are VPNs actually helpful, or is this more of a conspiracy-nut thing?
Data collection comes in many forms. Sometimes it can be nefarious, like when it’s the result of a hack. Sometimes it’s all about capturing your data — like the tracking greedy advertisers and your internet service provider does — but that doesn’t mean you have to deal with it.
You have the right to privacy online. A VPN can help get yours back.
Advertisers look at your location and online behavior to build a picture of you as a consumer. That’s why the ads you see online often hit so close to home. It’s downright creepy, and there’s a good reason to want to shut it down.