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HTTPS vs. VPN: 5 reasons you do need both. HTTPS is fantastic for keeping you safe, but it does have a few weaknesses which a VPN can cover. (2022-09)
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6 VPN protocols compared: Which Is best? (2022-09)
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Some bad VPNs you must avoid in order to protect your privacy. (2022-02)
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Whether on the road, at home, or in the office, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad Internet. What is a VPN and how does it work? (Avoid free ones!) (2021-04)
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A good place to start your VPN research trip -- full of spec charts (look for lots of green boxes), explanations, and recommendations. Their "Excel" (spreadsheet) download option is recommended to compare entries easily. (2020-12)
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How to check if your VPN connection is actually encrypted. They all tell us that it is, but... . (2020-06)
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Best free VPNs: 5 reasons why they don't exist. (2020-05)
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This VPN glossary gives you useful terms and what they mean for your privacy. (Do you know that your ISP can track all of your web surfing and sell that knowledge?) (2020-05)
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NordVPN and TorGuard VPN breaches: What you need to know. (2019-12)
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What does a VPN security audit really prove? (2019-12)
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After a breach, should you still trust your VPN? (2019-12)
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AVAST/Nord VPN hacked in 2019. (2019-12)
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VPN services for privacy-minded Linux users. (2019-10)
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Backstabbing, disinformation, and bad journalism: The state of the VPN industry. In the Internet era, everyone needs a VPN just be cautious with your choosing. (2019-06)
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Compare security features of 206 VPN services (see "VPN Section"). Also, download extended data in Excel or LibreOffice file formats. Select "See what these fields mean" on the "Detailed VPN Comparison" page for the chart legend. Make an intelligent choice. Absolutely avoid free services! (Also compare email services on this site.) (2019-05)
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What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network), how does it work, what's the value for you in subscribing to a VPN service? (Don't choose the advertised VPN just because it's mentioned in this video, do your own research.) (13-min. video) (2019-04)
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VPNs for beginners. What you need to know. (2018-06)
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Does your chosen VPN service claim to not keep logs of your Internet activity? If so, can you trust their statement? Here's the scoop on who's NOT telling the truth, and whom you can trust, among over 100 VPN services available. (2018-06)
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Not all VPNs are safe - How to tell if a VPN is secure. (2018-04)
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Four reasons to always use a VPN when you're online. (2017-12)
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A list of pros and cons of several highly regarded VPN services. The displayed spreadsheet can be downloaded. (2017-12)
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Five common VPN myths you shouldn't believe. (2017-09)
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Best VPN services (2016/2017 articles). Consider using a VPN service for additional Internet security on your computer and tablet. Good, cheap insurance (some as low as $40/yr.; others free). Realize that VPN services are not created equal. Select carefully! (2017-02)
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