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VPN Tips3 min read

VPN Kill Switch: What It Is and Why You Need One

A kill switch is the safety net that prevents your real IP from leaking if your VPN connection drops. Here's how it works and why it matters.

2 Apr 2026

VPN Tips3 min read

How to Check If Your VPN Is Actually Working

Connected to your VPN but not sure it's actually protecting you? Here are 5 quick tests to verify your VPN is doing its job.

2 Apr 2026

VPN Tips3 min read

10 Things You Should Never Do Without a VPN

From public Wi-Fi to online banking abroad, these are the situations where a VPN isn't optional — it's essential.

2 Apr 2026

News & Updates2 min read

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.

2 Apr 2026

News & Updates3 min read

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.

2 Apr 2026

News & Updates2 min read

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.

2 Apr 2026

Guides & Tutorials3 min read

How to Watch BBC iPlayer, ITV, and Channel 4 Abroad in 2026

Travelling abroad and want to keep watching UK TV? Here's a step-by-step guide to streaming BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and Channel 4 from anywhere in the world.

2 Apr 2026

Guides & Tutorials2 min read

Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet? We Tested It So You Don't Have To

The number one concern people have about VPNs is speed. We ran hundreds of speed tests to give you a definitive answer.

2 Apr 2026

Privacy & Security3 min read

Is Your ISP Watching You? 7 Things Your Internet Provider Knows About You

Your ISP sees more of your online life than you think. From every website you visit to your streaming habits, here's exactly what they can track — and how to stop it.

2 Apr 2026

News & Updates5 min read

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

Guides & Tutorials4 min read

What Is VLESS + Reality? The VPN Protocol That Works in China, Iran & Russia

Standard VPN protocols get blocked in China, Iran, and Russia. VLESS + Reality is the next generation of censorship-resistant technology — and it's the only protocol confirmed to work where others fail.

23 Mar 2026

Privacy & Security4 min read

Age Verification Laws Are Coming — Here's Why People Are Turning to VPNs

Governments across the UK, US, and EU are rolling out age verification laws that require you to hand over personal ID just to browse the internet. Millions are turning to VPNs — here's what's happening and what it means for your privacy.

22 Mar 2026