What does the ‘Virtual’ stand for in Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

A fair amount of confusion and lack of clarity is there among the common populace when it comes to VPNs in general. While the list is long, this blog will focus on why virtual private networks are called ‘virtual’ after all!  A Virtual VPN server or a Virtual Private Network is a private and encrypted… Continue reading What does the ‘Virtual’ stand for in Virtual Private Network (VPN)?


What kind of cyber threats can a VPN save you from?

What kind of cyber threats can a VPN save you from? VPN is a must-have tool to have on your smartphone or your computer for numerous reasons. It not only hides your IP address by making you invisible to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) but it also gives you unrestricted access to the internet and… Continue reading What kind of cyber threats can a VPN save you from?


VPN Test: How to see if your VPN is working

It’s a basic human nature that when one gets something new, they are bound to try it out as soon as possible. So after you download the VPN you need, it is likely that you are going to take it for a spin and see if everything is working smoothly or not.  It is of… Continue reading VPN Test: How to see if your VPN is working


Apple’s iCloud+ private relay Vs. VPN

Before deciding on which one to go for, let’s first understand what iCloud+ private relay is and what it entails. And then let’s try and position it with a VPN. We need to understand each serves a purpose of their own while being similar to each other but not inherently the same.  What is Apple’s… Continue reading Apple’s iCloud+ private relay Vs. VPN


How to use a VPN app: a detailed guide

With many resources focused on what are the uses of a VPN or why you should use a VPN, it is instrumental for the users to have a detailed guide on how to use a VPN app.  So, here is a detailed and pictorial guide on how to use a VPN-  1. First things first-… Continue reading How to use a VPN app: a detailed guide


Is Hotel wi-fi safe?

As more and more online threats are lurking on the internet, not having a secured internet connection can wreak havoc on your smartphone or computer. People majorly have shifted to working from home and having strong and safe security is a must.  However, as people travel somewhere outside of their homes, they leave behind their… Continue reading Is Hotel wi-fi safe?


Should I use a VPN on my Mac/iPhone?

If you are one of those folks who want a definitive and short answer at the very beginning- then yes you SHOULD use a VPN for your Mac or iPhone!  To answer the question with more clarity, one needs to consider some pointers to understand why they need to use a VPN. With more and… Continue reading Should I use a VPN on my Mac/iPhone?


What does a VPN not protect you from?

Let’s first try and understand what VPNs provide before we get into what it doesn’t.  VPNs give access and the privilege to browse the internet without any restrictions. It masks the user’s IP address, prevents them from experiencing any bandwidth restrictions or data caps.  It encrypts your internet by transferring your data through secured data… Continue reading What does a VPN not protect you from?


How to access Free Fire from India with a VPN in 2022

After the raging success of the global smash hit PUBG, came its successor with the aim of targeting players who don’t have a high-end device to play games. Back in those days, to play on your phone you needed high-end specs but Free Fire solved that problem by allowing more and more gamers around the… Continue reading How to access Free Fire from India with a VPN in 2022


3 most asked questions about VPNs

Humanity has left behind the days when using tech used to feel like rocket science. VPNs that are made these days are more accessible and easier than ever to use from the get-go.  Nevertheless, users still have some doubts and unanswered questions when comes to a VPN.  Here are the 3 most asked questions about… Continue reading 3 most asked questions about VPNs