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VPN guides, privacy tips, security news, and tutorials to help you stay safe online.
XHTTP Now Live Across the Entire PremierVPN Network
XHTTP VLESS is now live on every PremierVPN server. Here's what it is, why it matters for restrictive networks, and how to use it today.
29 Jun 2026
Age verification and device scanning: what the UK's new plans mean for your privacy
The UK government's under-16 social media ban and on-device scanning deadline have triggered a major digital rights campaign. Here's what's actually at stake for everyone's privacy.
29 Jun 2026
UK's Social Media Ban: What It Means for Your VPN Rights
The UK's under-16 social media ban will require age verification for every adult online. A government statement on restricting VPNs is due in July 2026—here's what you need to know.
22 Jun 2026
Utah's VPN law: what it means for your privacy rights
Utah just became the first US state to hold websites liable when users bypass age gates with a VPN. Here's what SB 73 means—and why the court battle matters far beyond Utah.
08 Jun 2026
Russian Websites Now Blocking VPN Users: What's Happening and What It Means
Major Russian platforms including Ozon and Kinopoisk have begun blocking VPN users following a government deadline. Here's what we know and what you can do.
01 May 2026
Introducing TorrentLock — The Torrent Client That Can't Leak Your IP
TorrentLock is a secure macOS torrent client that requires PremierVPN to operate. All traffic is bound to your VPN tunnel with an automatic kill switch — making IP leaks physically impossible.
05 Apr 2026
WireGuard in 2026: Why It's Now the Default VPN Protocol Everywhere
WireGuard has gone from experimental to industry standard in just a few years. We look at why every serious VPN provider has made the switch.
02 Apr 2026
The Rise of VLESS + REALITY: How New VPN Protocols Are Defeating Censorship in 2026
Traditional VPN protocols are being blocked by governments worldwide. VLESS + REALITY is the breakthrough technology making VPN connections virtually undetectable.
02 Apr 2026
UK Online Safety Act 2026: What the Latest Enforcement Means for Your Privacy
Ofcom has begun enforcing the Online Safety Act with new requirements for platforms and ISPs. Here's what UK internet users need to know about their digital privacy.
02 Apr 2026
Can Governments Ban VPNs? What the 2026 Crackdowns Mean for Your Privacy
Michigan lawmakers called for a total VPN ban. Australia targeted VPN use by teenagers. UK MPs called for age restrictions on VPNs. The crackdowns are accelerating — here's what's happening and how to stay protected.
24 Mar 2026
Introducing PremierVPN X — VLESS + REALITY for Undetectable VPN Connections
PremierVPN X is a new app built on VLESS + REALITY — the most advanced anti-censorship protocol available. Your VPN traffic becomes indistinguishable from regular HTTPS. Available now on macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android coming soon.
21 Mar 2026