VPN Protocols Explained: Which One Should You Use?
OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, and other VPN protocols compared: what each does well, where they fall short, and how to pick the right one for your needs.
3 June 2026 · Nadia Rahman · 7 min read
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Online-safety & VPN guides
Clear, independent writing about VPNs and keeping your information safe — no paid rankings, no fear-mongering, no jargon for its own sake. Start with the basics, work out whether you actually need a VPN, and learn the everyday habits that protect you more than any single tool. When you're ready to choose, see our how-to-choose-a-VPN guide.
VPNs for Streaming: Unblock Content Without Sacrificing Speed
How to choose a VPN that works with Netflix, iPlayer and other platforms without killing your connection speed.
3 June 2026 · Nadia Rahman · 6 min read
Public Wi-Fi Safety: Do You Really Need a VPN at the Airport?
When a VPN helps on public Wi-Fi, when HTTPS is enough, and what else to do to stay safe on airport and café networks.
3 June 2026 · Nadia Rahman · 6 min read
What a VPN Actually Does (and What It Doesn't)
A VPN encrypts your traffic and hides your IP — but it won't make you anonymous or replace good security habits. Here's the honest picture.
By Nadia Rahman · 6 May 2026 · 6 min read
Do You Actually Need a VPN? A Threat-Model Guide
Skip the hype and start with your own risks. A simple threat-model walkthrough to decide whether a VPN earns its place in your toolkit.
By Nadia Rahman · 11 May 2026 · 7 min read
The Hidden Risks of Free VPNs
If a VPN costs nothing, how does it pay the bills? Often by logging or selling your data. How to judge a free service before you trust it.
By Nadia Rahman · 16 May 2026 · 6 min read
How Websites Track You (and How to Reduce It)
Cookies, fingerprinting and third-party trackers follow you around the web. The practical settings and habits that cut tracking down to size.
By Nadia Rahman · 21 May 2026 · 7 min read
How to Remove Your Personal Data from Data-Broker Sites
Data brokers quietly publish your name, address and more. A step-by-step approach to finding your listings and opting out — for good.
By Nadia Rahman · 26 May 2026 · 8 min read
VPN Myths & Marketing Tricks to Ignore
"100% anonymous", "military-grade", "more servers". The phrases VPN ads lean on, what they really mean, and what to look for instead.
By Nadia Rahman · 29 May 2026 · 6 min read
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