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VPN Basics

Explore the fundamentals of VPN technology with easy-to-understand guides. Learn what a VPN is, how it works, why people use VPNs, and how VPNs can help improve online privacy and security.

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What Does a VPN Hide?

Discover what a VPN really hides, from your public IP address and browsing destinations to your approximate location. Learn what your ISP, websites, and VPN provider can still see, understand the limits of online privacy, and find out how SyncVPN helps protect your connection.

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What Is a VPN and Why Do You Need One?

Learn what a VPN is, how it works, and why you might need one. Discover how VPNs protect your internet connection, hide your IP address, and improve online privacy and security, along with their key benefits and limitations.

13 min read
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What Is a VPN Kill Switch and How Does It Work?

Learn what a VPN Kill Switch is, how it works, and why it matters for your online privacy. Discover how it helps prevent IP address and data exposure when your VPN disconnects, its key benefits and limitations, and how to use it with SyncVPN.

10 min read
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What Is VPN Split Tunneling?

Learn what VPN Split Tunneling is, how it works, and how to use it with SyncVPN. Discover how to control which apps and IP addresses use the VPN or your regular internet connection, explore its key benefits, and understand important privacy and security considerations.

14 min read