If you use a VPN, you’ve likely come across the kill-switch feature. But you may not know what it actually does or why you’d want to use it. A VPN’s kill switch is one of the first features I ...

A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it. The basic idea of a virtual private network (VPN) ...

Microsoft says it's working on a resolution for a future release. Here's what you can do in the meantime. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an ...

A technical breakdown of how a VPN works: packet handling, protocol comparisons, DNS and WebRTC leak vectors, kill switch ...

Learn how websites detect VPNs through IP reputation, DNS leaks, WebRTC, and browser fingerprints—and seven practical ways to reduce tracking.

Dead and loving it? Discover the definition, the benefits, drawbacks, recommended vendors and more. A virtual private network encrypts internet traffic and masks IP addresses to protect user privacy.