Online Security and Privacy News

Someone’s mumbling in a conversation, people moving slowly on a busy sidewalk, your Wi-Fi’s moving at a snail’s pace…These may pop up in your head if you think of the word annoying. And the latter will probably win the annoyance contest, since slow internet clogs whatever you may be doing online — work, study, or binge-watching your TV show to chill after the first two. So, it’s no surprise that many people look for a VPN that doesn’t mess with internet speeds. In this article, we’ll answer questions you’ve most likely been asking yourself — does a VPN slow down your internet and is a fast VPN just a myth? You’ll also learn about how to speed up your VPN. Ready? Let’s make it quick (just like Wi-Fi should be!)

Let’s imagine a hide-and-seek game, but a bit peculiar one. A VPN and a third party are playing. The former hides your data, while the latter seeks it. Who will win? Well, it depends on what information the VPN is hiding (your IP, location, web activity) and who exactly is the seeker (your ISP (internet service provider) or apps and websites you visit). The winner will most likely be different in separate cases. Let’s see what those are.