05-14-2020 , 02:39 PM
Quote:One in four internet users uses a VPN. But what is that, exactly? Do you want to know but are afraid to ask? Do you need an explanation that is not heavy in technical terms? Then you have come to the right article.
What is a VPN?
VPN stands for a “virtual private network.” A private network is a connection between two computers that are isolated from all others. That’s why it’s private: nobody else can access the network and see what’s happening.
VPN does the same but over the internet. It uses data encryption and special servers to make your connection inaccessible to other internet users.
It’s like a wire connecting those same two computers – only the second one is the entire internet. The scale is much bigger, but the level of security is the same.
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