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    Should you buy or rent your router from your internet service provider?

    Internet service providers often offer their routers for a monthly fee, and some let you buy the equipment outright.

    By Ben Stegner 5 days ago Read More
  • A person types on a silver laptop, where a blue graphic displaying the functions of a VPN hovers above their hands.
    1

    What is a VPN kill switch and how does it work?

    A VPN offers increased privacy, but won't do you much good if the connection drops. Kill switches ensure you're always using a VPN when it matters.

    By Alec Hively 26 days ago Read More
  • A person using their phone and laptop holds up a magnifying glass with the words
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    The benefits of leaving your VPN on all the time

    Using a VPN has plenty of benefits, but should you have yours enabled all the time? Think carefully about what yours is doing to decide.

    By Alec Hively 28 days ago Read More
  • Man using a laptop with a VPN security graphic and network icons overlaid on the screen.
    1

    Is a free VPN worth using? Here's why it could be risky

    A free VPN might seem like a great deal, but they're not all created equal. While you can expect some compromises, you shouldn't use any old service.

    By Novak Božović 29 days ago Read More
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    5

    Utah won't enforce VPN age-verification law until legal challenge resolves

    The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.

    By Karissa Bell 1 month ago Read More
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