A virtual private network is a privacy tool that can help protect you and your information online by encrypting your data and hiding your IP address. You might be tempted to leave your VPN on all the ...

VPNs are all about security. They protect your privacy online and mask your IP address. For example, when your phone is connected to a public network, such as in a coffee shop, and you need to log in ...

Not sure when you should use your VPN and when it’s better to turn it off? I explain the situations where disabling your VPN might make sense—and guide you through how to do it on most major operating ...