Guide · VPN basics
What is a VPN?
What a VPN does, what it hides, and when paying for one makes sense, in plain language.
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VPN guides without the jargon
Four practical reads: what a VPN does, how to choose one, why free VPNs can be risky, and how we test and rank providers.
Guide · Buying framework
How to choose a VPN
The practical checklist: privacy evidence, ownership, renewal pricing traps, and features that matter.
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Guide · Free VPN risks
The dangers of free VPNs
Why free VPNs can be risky, how free VPN business models work, what to check before installing one, and when a limited free plan is acceptable.
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Guide · Testing
How we test VPNs
The Privacy Practicals VPN testing method: paid-account checks, source review, leak tests, speed notes, app behavior, streaming caveats, and scoring limits.
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