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Understanding VPNs

What a VPN actually changes about your connection, what it leaves untouched, and how it differs from a proxy or Tor.

2 articles

1
What Is a VPN?
A VPN builds an encrypted tunnel between your device and a server you choose, so the network in between carries ciphertext. What that hides, and what it does not.
Guide · Beginner · 5 min read
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VPN vs Proxy vs Tor
A proxy hides one connection, a VPN hides your whole route, and Tor hides who you are. Where each one wins, what each one costs, and how they differ.
Comparison · Beginner · 6 min read