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VPN

Network

It's like sending all your internet traffic through a secret tunnel that hides where you're going.

Definition

A service that encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a private server, masking your IP address and activity.

In plain English It's like sending all your internet traffic through a secret tunnel that hides where you're going.

Why this matters

VPNs protect your browsing on public Wi-Fi and hide activity from your ISP or local network.

Example

Mullvad and Proton VPN are trusted for their no-logs policies and privacy protections.