Online Security and Privacy News

Looking for the best solution to secure your digital life and surf the web without third parties watching every move you make online? Then you must have heard of a VPN (virtual private network) – software that encrypts your traffic and masks your IP address. But while VPNs have been with us for a while, new technologies keep emerging, promising to be more effective, reliable, and secure. But are they? One such newcomer is a decentralized VPN (dVPN). Read along to find out what a dVPN is, how it works, and whether it’s really safer than a VPN.

There are numerous virtual private network (VPN) protocols out there, but not all of them are equally stable and efficient. PPTP is one of the oldest and most well-known protocols, still used for some PPTP connections on legacy systems. Although many consider it outdated, some devices and operating systems still support PPTP. So, can this technology address modern users’ requirements, and, most importantly, meet your individual needs? Read along to answer these and other questions and learn the key details about PPTP VPN – all explained in a simple manner.

Slow Internet connection is irritating at all times, whether you are experiencing slow downloads, irritating interruptions during a Zoom call, or slow gaming sessions. It can even be worse when you are on an (unreliable) VPN. The upside is that you can accelerate your Internet in general and specifically when using VPN in simple ways. Now then, into the tweaks that will put your connection on the fast lane.