VPNs are becoming more and more important in this age of the internet, but many people still don't use one.
VPN stands for virtual private network, and it gives you peace of mind that your data is safe.
A VPN will encrypt your traffic so hackers can't access your data, and hides your location and IP address so you can stay anonymous.
It also gives you the option of bypassing geolocation blocks when you're overseas.
But not all VPNs are created equal, as Torrent Freak explains:
"While many VPN providers say they do not log their users' activities in order to protect anonymity, it's not often their claims get tested in the wild. However, a criminal complaint filed by the FBI… notes that a subpoena sent to Private Internet Access resulted in no useful data being revealed about a suspected hoaxer."
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