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Clean, practical VPN guides — streaming setup, device tutorials, troubleshooting, and security explainers. Use search + filters to find what you need fast.

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Core fundamentals to understand VPNs quickly.

10 guides

Fundamentals~6–8 min

What Is a VPN?

Plain-English explanation of what a VPN is, what it does, and what it doesn’t do.

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StartBasics
Explainer~8–10 min

How a VPN Works

What happens to your traffic: tunneling, encryption, routing, and server selection.

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StartHow-to
Benefits~6–8 min

Why Use a VPN

Real reasons to use a VPN: privacy, Wi-Fi safety, throttling, and practical use cases.

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StartUse cases
Pros~6–8 min

VPN Advantages

What a VPN improves (and what it can’t), with quick, decision-friendly bullets.

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StartDecision
Cons~6–8 min

VPN Disadvantages

Latency, app conflicts, captchas, streaming issues, and other realistic trade-offs.

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StartTrade-offs
Legal~6–8 min

Is a VPN Legal?

High-level legal overview: where VPN use is generally allowed and where it may be restricted.

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StartLegal
Privacy~7–9 min

No-Logs VPN (What It Really Means)

What “no logs” typically covers, what providers may still store, and how to evaluate claims.

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StartPrivacy
Security~8–10 min

VPN Encryption

Encryption basics: what’s encrypted, why it matters, and what still stays visible.

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StartSecurity
Protocols~8–10 min

Types of VPN Protocols

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 — what changes, what to pick, and why.

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StartProtocols
Reference~10–12 min

VPN Glossary

Quick definitions for common VPN terms, features, and troubleshooting vocabulary.

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StartReference

Streaming

Platform-specific VPN setups and common errors.

10 guides

Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for Netflix

Reduce buffering, avoid ISP throttling, and handle the most common playback issues.

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StreamingNetflix
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for Hulu

Practical setup tips and the most common “location” and playback errors.

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StreamingHulu
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for HBO Max

Stability-first setup and fixes for region / app / DNS issues.

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StreamingHBO Max
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for Amazon Prime Video

Best practices and quick troubleshooting when content won’t load.

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StreamingPrime
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for Disney+

Streaming stability tips and common login/playback fixes.

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StreamingDisney+
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for BBC iPlayer

UK streaming basics: reliability tips and the usual error reasons.

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StreamingBBC
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for Sky Go

Practical setup approaches and quick fixes when playback is blocked.

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StreamingSky Go
Streaming~7–9 min

VPN for Sports Streaming

Lower lag and improve stability: location, DNS, and device tips.

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StreamingSports
Streaming~6–8 min

VPN for YouTube

Bandwidth, buffering, and account/region issues — quick explanations.

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StreamingYouTube
Ranking~6–8 min

Best VPN (2025)

High-level comparison and what to look for depending on your main use case.

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StreamingTop picks

Devices

Step-by-step setup on common platforms.

10 guides

Devices~6–8 min

VPN on Android

Quick setup checklist + settings that matter for speed and stability.

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DevicesAndroid
Devices~6–8 min

VPN on iOS

iPhone/iPad setup tips and common connection gotchas.

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DevicesiOS
Devices~6–8 min

VPN on Mac

macOS setup checklist + fixes for common app conflicts and DNS issues.

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DevicesmacOS
Devices~6–8 min

VPN on Windows

Practical setup steps and performance tips for stable connections.

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DevicesWindows
Devices~8–10 min

VPN on a Router

Protect your whole network: when it helps, when it slows down, and how to plan it.

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DevicesRouter
Devices~7–9 min

VPN on Smart TV

App vs router setup, DNS options, and the usual “not available” errors.

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DevicesSmart TV
Devices~7–9 min

VPN for Fire TV Stick

Setup tips for stable streaming and avoiding login/playback loops.

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DevicesFire TV
Devices~6–8 min

VPN for Chromebook

Android app vs extension vs built-in settings — what’s best for your workflow.

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DevicesChromebook
Gaming~7–9 min

VPN for PlayStation (PS4/PS5)

Reduce DDoS risk and improve routing — without breaking party/chat connectivity.

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DevicesGaming
Gaming~7–9 min

VPN for Xbox

Practical setup options: router, hotspot, or PC sharing — with NAT sanity tips.

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DevicesGaming

Security & privacy

Protection features, comparisons, and risk-aware guidance.

10 guides

Security~7–9 min

VPN Security Basics

Core concepts: encryption, tunneling, and the most common misunderstanding traps.

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SecurityBasics
Feature~6–8 min

VPN Kill Switch

What it does, when to enable it, and why it matters for downloads and privacy.

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SecurityFeature
Leaks~7–9 min

DNS Leak Protection

What DNS leaks mean, why they happen, and the settings that usually fix them.

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SecurityDNS
Privacy~6–8 min

VPN & Privacy Laws

High-level overview: compliance themes and what “privacy” realistically means in practice.

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SecurityPrivacy
Privacy~7–9 min

VPN & Data Protection

How VPNs help with data protection goals and where they’re not enough on their own.

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SecurityData
Privacy~7–9 min

VPN for Anonymity

What anonymity is possible (and what isn’t), with realistic expectations.

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SecurityAnonymity
Comparison~6–8 min

VPN vs Proxy

Which protects what: encryption, apps coverage, and where proxies fall short.

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SecurityCompare
Comparison~6–8 min

VPN vs Tor

Threat models, speed vs anonymity, and how to choose based on your risk.

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SecurityCompare
Comparison~6–8 min

VPN vs Firewall

Different jobs: encryption/tunneling vs traffic rules and filtering.

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SecurityCompare
Business~7–9 min

VPN Access Control

Who can access what: role-based access, policy basics, and practical guardrails.

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SecurityAccess

Business & remote work

Teams, enterprise patterns, and practical work setups.

10 guides

Remote~6–8 min

VPN for Remote Work

Reliable workflow setup: device, protocol, and connection stability tips.

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BusinessRemote
Remote~7–9 min

VPN for Remote Access

Secure access patterns and why “just open a port” can be risky.

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BusinessAccess
SMB~7–9 min

VPN for Small Business

What to prioritize: admin controls, device coverage, and simple operational safety.

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BusinessSMB
Enterprise~7–9 min

VPN for Enterprise

Policies, access models, and what “enterprise-ready” usually implies.

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BusinessEnterprise
Teams~6–8 min

VPN for Employees

Simple rules and setup that reduce support tickets and avoid common mistakes.

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BusinessTeams
Dev~7–9 min

VPN for Developers

Practical: Git/SSH, package registries, and avoiding broken tooling behind VPNs.

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BusinessDev
IT~7–9 min

VPN for IT Security

Operational view: controls, visibility, and where VPN stops and other tools begin.

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BusinessIT
Corporate~6–8 min

Corporate VPN Benefits

Why companies deploy VPNs: secure access, compliance themes, and risk reduction.

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BusinessCorporate
Safety~6–8 min

VPN for Online Banking

Safer banking on Wi-Fi: what helps, what can trigger fraud checks, and best practice.

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BusinessBanking
Network~8–10 min

Site-to-Site VPN

Connect offices securely: concept, pros/cons, and common deployment shapes.

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BusinessNetwork

Troubleshooting & performance

Fix common errors, test speed, and keep VPN stable.

10 guides

Setup~7–9 min

VPN Setup Guide

Universal setup checklist you can follow before you start tweaking advanced settings.

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TroubleshootingSetup
Performance~6–8 min

VPN Speed Test

How to measure speed properly (baseline vs VPN), and what numbers actually matter.

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TroubleshootingSpeed
Fix~6–8 min

VPN Not Connecting

Fast triage: app, protocol, DNS, firewall, time sync, and network blocks.

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TroubleshootingFix
Errors~7–9 min

VPN Error Codes

What typical error codes mean and what to try first (before reinstalling everything).

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TroubleshootingErrors
FAQ~6–8 min

VPN FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions — in one place.

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TroubleshootingFAQ
Fix~8–10 min

VPN Troubleshooting

Structured approach: isolate the cause, test, and apply the right fix without guesswork.

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TroubleshootingSteps
Protocols~7–9 min

VPN Protocols Comparison

Choose between WireGuard/OpenVPN/IKEv2 depending on speed, stability, and network limits.

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TroubleshootingProtocols
Wi-Fi~6–8 min

VPN for Public Wi-Fi

Safer hotspot checklist: avoid captive portal pitfalls and reduce snooping risks.

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TroubleshootingWi-Fi
Decision~6–8 min

Free VPN vs Paid VPN

What you often “pay with” in free products — and when free is acceptable.

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TroubleshootingDecision
P2P~7–9 min

VPN for Torrenting

Privacy-focused setup: kill switch, DNS leaks, and safer P2P defaults.

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TroubleshootingP2P