What is VPN

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What is VPN

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. VPNs can be used to access region-restricted websites, shield your browsing activity from prying eyes on public Wi-Fi, etc.
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VPNs originally were just a way to connect business networks together securely over the internet or allow you to access a business network from home.
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VPNs essentially forward all your network traffic to the network, which is where the benefits – like accessing local network resources remotely and bypassing Internet censorship – all come from. Most operating systems have integrated VPN support.
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A VPN connects your PC, smartphone, or tablet to another computer (called a server) somewhere on the internet, and allows you to browse the internet using that computer’s internet connection.
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So if that server is in a different country, it will appear as if you are coming from that country, and you can potentially access things that you couldn’t normally.
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Many people these days are using a VPN for bypassing geographic restrictions to watch content in a different country.
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Latest Updates on VPN

Google One VPN service now available on Windows and Mac devices

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