If you want to stay safe and anonymous online, it's important to understand the difference between a proxy and a VPN.

One of the most common methods to bypass geo-restrictions and access geo-blocked content is to use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN not only unblocks geo-restricted sites, but it also adds to ...

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Online privacy is gaining more attention than ever before, with users turning to a variety of tools and services to protect themselves online (via Security Magazine). Edward Snowden shocked the world ...

It is no surprise that due to the increase in corporate cyberattacks many are turning to proxies and VPNs to avoid digital crises. While these two approaches share similar functions, understanding ...