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Breach explainers, practical security guides and VPN tips, written so they make sense without a networking degree.

Guides & Tutorials9 min read

Your Guide to Setting Up and Using a VPN on Starlink

Starlink delivers fast satellite internet almost anywhere, but it comes with a shared IP and CGNAT. Here's how to get a VPN working properly on it.

Guides & Tutorials8 min read

What is a VPN protocol and which one should you use?

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2—most VPN users never touch these settings. Here's what each protocol actually does and how to pick the right one for your situation.

Guides & Tutorials8 min read

What Is a VPN Server Location and How to Choose the Right One

Server location controls more than just speed. This guide explains what VPN server selection actually affects and how to pick the right one for your needs.

Privacy & Security9 min read

What is a VPN Fingerprint and Can It Give You Away?

IP leaks get all the attention, but VPN fingerprinting can expose your tunnel without decrypting a single byte. Here's how it works and what actually stops it.

News & Updates7 min read

Russian Websites Now Blocking VPN Users: What's Happening and What It Means

Major Russian platforms including Ozon and Kinopoisk have begun blocking VPN users following a government deadline. Here's what we know and what you can do.

Guides & Tutorials8 min read

How to Set Up a VPN on a Gaming Console in 2026

PS5 and Xbox don't support VPN apps directly. Here are two practical methods—router setup and hotspot sharing—that actually work.

Guides & Tutorials9 min read

What Is VPN Split DNS and Do You Need It?

Split DNS is one of VPN's most overlooked settings. Here's what it does, how it differs from split tunnelling, and when it genuinely matters.

Privacy & Security8 min read

What Is a VPN Jurisdiction and Why Does It Matter?

Where a VPN company is legally based shapes what data it can be forced to hand over. Here's what jurisdiction actually means for your privacy.

Guides & Tutorials12 min read

Russia's 15 GB VPN Cap: How Obfuscation Protocols Stay Invisible

Russia's 2026 mobile traffic rules will make plain VPNs detectable. Here's which obfuscation protocols survive DPI — and how to stay connected past the 15 GB cap.

Privacy & Security8 min read

What is perfect forward secrecy and why does it matter for VPN users?

Perfect forward secrecy ensures past VPN sessions stay encrypted even if a key is later compromised. Here's how it works and why it matters.

Privacy & Security9 min read

What is VPN encryption and how does it keep you safe?

Most VPN users know encryption matters but few understand what it actually does. Here's a plain-English guide to the real mechanics—algorithms, handshakes, and what can go wrong.

Guides & Tutorials8 min read

What Is Multi-hop VPN and When Should You Use It?

Multi-hop VPN routes your traffic through two servers instead of one. Here's what that actually achieves—and when the trade-offs are worth making.

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