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Wiring, Wi-Fi and the quiet art of keeping a home network fast, private and boring. Pages 300–399.

VPN Fundamentals

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Understanding how a private VPN protects your personal data

Believing that simply connecting through a reputable VPN service is sufficient protection without understanding what exactly is being encapsulated often leads users into a false sense of security; thi…

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Achieving maximum anonymity with advanced virtual private networks

To understand what is currently achievable in terms of advanced VPN security, it is essential to first understand that a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is fundamentally a virtual network built on top o…

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How a virtual private network secures your internet connection

A virtual private network (VPN) secures your internet connection by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a secure server, making it appear as though you are browsing from that remote l…

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Understanding private virtual networks for digital protection

“Is a VPN really necessary if I only use it at home?”…

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Defining what a VPN actually is

When defining a VPN, it is far more useful to adopt the technical definition—that of a virtual network built on top of existing physical networks providing a secure communications mechanism—than to re…

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