Articles tagged: VPN

A person using a laptop in a professional office environment. The screen of the laptop is filled with icons, including email, instant messaging, and internet browsing, while a shadowy figure in the background watches the activity, symbolizing digital monitoring.

Can My School See My Email and Other Messages?

Numerous people and programs can track your internet activities. But are you really that interesting?

A home office with a modern aesthetic. In the foreground, a sleek desktop computer sits on a well-organized desk, surrounded by typical office supplies and decor. The room is warmly lit, creating a cozy work environment. Through the window, a slightly creepy figure is peeking in, adding a subtle element of suspense to the scene. The outside view shows a typical residential setting, enhancing the sense of a home office.

Surprising Reasons to Use a VPN at Home: More Than Just Privacy

Although a VPN service is probably not necessary at home, there are a few scenarios where you may want to consider it.

Can My ISP See I’m Using a VPN?

Virtual Private Networks have characteristics visible to your ISP. I'll discuss what they can and cannot see.

Can My ISP Monitor My Internet Connection?

Your ISP controls your internet connection, and it's easy for them to monitor the data you send and receive. The question is, why would anyone monitor your internet?

Proton VPN: A Fast, Reliable VPN Service

On a recent overseas trip, I exercised Proton VPN extensively and was very pleased with the results.

Can My Work Spy on My Home Computer?

Using a computer at work puts you at their mercy. It's technically possible your workplace could spy on all your activities.

Can My ISP See I’m Using a VPN or a Proxy?

If you want to hide your IP address, it's important to understand the terminology to get the results you want.

Can My Workplace See What Else I Do When I Work from Home?

Working from home can be convenient, or even a necessity. Does it open up your other online activity to scrutiny by your company?

Five Steps to Better Security Working from Home

Security threats for people working from home are increasing. I'll review steps you need to take to keep yourself, your company, and your job safe.

How Does a VPN Protect Me?

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a fully encrypted, private internet connection via a VPN provider. I'll look at what protection it offers.

Can the Owner of an Open WiFi Hotspot See What Files I’m Downloading?

Open WiFi hotspot downloads are available for the internet cafe owner to see. Whether or not they take the time to do it is another story!

Is Wi-Fi Provided by My Landlord Safe?

Connectivity is becoming an added "perk" in some housing situations. Make sure you know the risks and alternatives when someone else provides your internet connection.

If we login to a site securely will our other activities be secure?

Once you are out of https pages you are out of encryption. But there is one good way to secure all your online activities.

How does a site identify me when I am using a VPN?

There are lots of modules and widgets available online that help websites appear to identify who you are. Your VPN isn't involved at all.

Does a VPN give me complete security?

A VPN service can offer a certain amount of security, but it 's dangerous to think it's doing things for which it is not designed.

How Do I Bypass this Web Blocking?

Can you get around web blocking software? Here are a few steps to figure it out.

How does website or VPN encryption work?

Using a bunch of mathematical magic, a key pair is generated. But that's just where the fun starts.