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Off-Facebook Activity: What Else Does Facebook Know About You?

Digital privacy 6 min read

Off-Facebook Activity: What Else Does Facebook Know About You?

The idea that Facebook monitors your off-site activity may seem like a hoax, but the rumors are true. The social media platform does indeed collect off-Facebook activity data gathered by other organizations and uses that information for several stated purposes — and perhaps some unstated. If you value your online privacy, understanding the types of information Facebook harvests and configuring...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 5

All about VPN 7 min read

VPN Tunnel: What It Is and How It Works

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and tunnels are two pieces of the same cybersecurity puzzle. While some of us may use the terms interchangeably, a VPN isn’t necessarily a tunnel and vice versa. There’s a little more to it than that, so let’s discuss what a VPN tunnel is and how the tunneling process works. A good VPN doesn’t skimp on...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jun 8

Good to know 8 min read

How To Delete a Skype Account

Skype was once the king of video conferencing, but since Discord, Microsoft Teams, and Slack have risen in popularity, Skype has fallen by the wayside. If you no longer use Skype, you might have thought about deleting your account, but it’s much easier said than done. Microsoft acquired the rights to Skype, and that means it’s part of your overall...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jun 8

What is WWW2 (and other weird numbers in URLs)?

Good to know 5 min read

What Is WWW2 (and Other Weird Numbers in Your URLs)?

We’re all familiar with www, which is the abbreviation for the world wide web. However, many people are still confused about the meaning of this term. Despite a common misbelief, www is not another name for the Internet. In fact, it’s the prefix of a domain name you can see when opening any web page. Ok then, but what is...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jun 8

All about VPN 10 min read

Are VPNs Legal?

‘Is it legal to use a VPN?’ is an essential question for anyone looking to invest in a safe and secure VPN service. If you browse online, there’s plenty of information and different articles responding to other questions including are VPNs legal in USA? or is it illegal to use a VPN for Netflix? In the majority of circumstances, VPNs...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jun 8

Limit Ad Tracking with Reset Advertising ID

Big brother 4 min read

Limit Ad Tracking with Reset Advertising ID

Have you heard that every phone has a unique identifier that is a target of every advertiser? It is called an advertising ID that is used by third parties, advertisers, and giants to watch your mobile application activity. Still, there is no need to worry since you can easily care about your privacy. What is an Advertising ID? An advertising...

Conspiracy

Updated: Jun 6

All about VPN 10 min read

Proxy vs VPN: Which Is Right for You?

Both proxies and VPNs hide a user's device IP address. So if you're looking for added online privacy, these tools can help. But will both work for protecting your data and hiding your web activity? This is where our proxy vs VPN comparison comes in. Each solution has its benefits and drawbacks, so we’ll help you make a well-informed and quick decision. Read along to find out the difference between a VPN and proxy.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: May 27

All about VPN 8 min read

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN vs VeePN: How to Choose the Best from the Best

Hunting for a VPN? Then you’ve most likely heard of ExpressVPN and NordVPN — these two VPN providers stand out as the industry titans, backing up the online security and safety front. However, that’s not all the VPN market has to offer. A younger product, VeePN is certainly an appealing option as well. Curious to see how the three stack...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: May 27

Cybersecurity 9 min read

Does a VPN Protect You from Viruses? The Ultimate Guide

Malware…viruses…you must have heard of them at some point. But we’re sure those weren’t good things — malware is infamous for stealing and deleting data, spying on you, damaging your hardware, and much more. So, it’s something you’d obviously want to avoid. A powerful cybersecurity tool, a VPN, could have crossed your mind in this regard. But does a VPN protect you from viruses, in general? In this article we’ll list what is and isn’t on the VPN’s job description list. Let’s get started.

VeePN Research Lab

May 20

ProtonVPN vs Atlas VPN vs VeePN: Which One to Pick

All about VPN 11 min read

ProtonVPN vs Atlas VPN vs VeePN: Which One to Pick

VPNs are among the most popular pieces of consumer software. So it doesn’t really come as a surprise that there are hundreds, if not thousands, VPN providers available, which makes the process of picking one troublesome, to say the least. ProtonVPN, Atlas VPN, and VeePN are one of the most popular options on the market. And in this article, we’ll...

VeePN Research Lab

May 12

VDI vs VPN: Picking the Best Solution for Remote Teams

All about VPN 9 min read

VDI vs VPN: Picking the Best Solution for Remote Teams

Remote work is here to stay. With COVID-19 fast-tracking this trend in 2020, it shows no signs of slowing down as remote career opportunities continue to grow, research demonstrates. That said, companies crave effective solutions for remote teams to keep them connected. Some leveraged virtual private networks (VPNs), while others upgraded to virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). And since choosing between the two has become a bit debatable, let’s look at both of them and point out the difference.

VeePN Research Lab

May 11

If I Use Someone’s Wi-Fi, Can They See My Browsing And Search History?

Big brother 11 min read

If I Use Someone’s Wi-Fi, Can They See My Browsing And Search History?

When connected to your home network, you probably feel relatively protected – but are you safe when using someone else’s Wi-Fi? The sad truth is that when surfing the web in your friend’s house, cafe, gym, workplace, or even rented apartment, you share a pile of your data with the Wi-Fi owner. So, what information can they learn, and is it possible to protect your privacy? Stay tuned to find out.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Apr 9

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