I’m basically a VPN rookie, at least when it comes to personal use. Sure, I’ve had to “tunnel in” to corporate networks before, but outside of work, a VPN has never been a need. But that might change, now that I have a better understanding of what you can actually do with it.
I got a chance to check out Amnezia’s Premium VPN service, and it was eye-opening. I was able to watch TV shows and sports in different countries and gained an appreciation of how valuable VPNs can be.
Most of us have probably seen ads for VPNs, but what are they? A VPN, which stands for virtual private network, is software that securely connects your computer to the internet and funnels your web traffic through an encrypted “tunnel” to a server in a remote location. Your internet service provider can’t know what websites you’re visiting.
VPNs also mask your IP address,
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