VPN guides
Straightforward explanations of what VPNs do, how they work and when they actually help.
VPN Basics
- Do I need a VPN?An honest look at when a VPN genuinely helps UK users, and when it does not.
- How does a VPN work?The tunnel, the server and the encryption explained step by step.
- VPN vs proxyBoth change your apparent location. Only one encrypts your traffic.
- What is a VPN?A plain-English explanation of what a virtual private network does and who benefits from one.