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What is a VPN?
“VPN stands for "virtual private network." It's a way of sending data across a public network (like the internet) as if you were connected to a private network in a different location.”
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“When you connect to a VPN, your device creates a secure tunnel between itself and the remote VPN server. The VPN server functions as a go-between, forwarding traffic back and forth.”
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“First, choose a solid VPN. Not all VPNs are equal.”
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“If you're picking a consumer VPN, setup is easy: You will just need to create an account, download an application, sign in, and press a button or two. The VPNs we recommend offer apps for platforms like Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, iPad, Chrome OS, and Linux.”
View in the company profileCan I be tracked using a VPN?
“A VPN can make it more difficult to track you online. Rather than using a unique IP address, you're sharing a VPN's IP address with other people, and that IP address isn't tied to your physical location.”
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