{"id":809470,"date":"2024-05-06T18:23:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T18:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/?p=809470"},"modified":"2024-05-06T18:23:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T18:23:36","slug":"how-to-use-and-configure-vpn-on-various-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/de\/how-to-use-and-configure-vpn-on-various-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd11 How to Use and Configure \u2699\ufe0f VPN on Various Devices \ud83d\udcf1\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8220;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; text_text_color=&#8220;#3c73a3&#8243; link_font=&#8220;|700|||||||&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220; link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8220;on|hover&#8220; link_text_color__hover=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are crucial in your digital privacy toolkit. With cyber threats on the rise, understanding how to configure and use a VPN on various devices is more important than ever. Whether you&#8217;re a Windows user, an iPhone aficionado, or an Android enthusiast, setting up a VPN can enhance your online security and privacy significantly. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to enable, install, use, and manage a VPN across different devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/ai-vpn-assistant\/\">AI Assistant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We have a special offer for you &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Link to page describing how to get eBook What is VPN and PureVPN for free for 7 days\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/opt-in\/what-is-vpn-free-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click to download a free eBook with a link to FREE version of the PureVPN available for 7 days<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Link to the list of content of the free eBook What is VPN\" href=\"#what_is_vpn_table_of_content\">Check the content of FREE eBook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8220;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8220;inside&#8220; ul_item_indent=&#8220;25px&#8220; admin_label=&#8220;How to Watch NFL 2024, Live Stream&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; text_font=&#8220;||||||||&#8220; link_font=&#8220;|700|||||||&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vpn-basics-installation-and-configuration\">VPN Basics: Installation and Configuration<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VPN How to Install<\/strong>: The first step to using a VPN is installing it. This process varies by device:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Windows<\/strong>: Download the VPN software from the provider\u2019s website, run the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mac<\/strong>: Similar to Windows, download from the provider\u2019s site or the App Store, then follow the setup instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Android and iOS<\/strong>: Download the VPN app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VPN How to Configure<\/strong>: Once installed, open the VPN application to configure it. This typically involves signing in with your account and selecting the desired settings. Most VPNs will offer a default configuration, but for advanced users, options to change the protocol or encryption type may be available.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"enabling-and-connecting-your-vpn\">Enabling and Connecting Your VPN<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VPN How to Enable and Connect<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Windows 10<\/strong>: Click on the WiFi icon in the taskbar, select &#8218;Network &amp; Internet Settings&#8216;, click on &#8218;VPN&#8216;, and then &#8218;Add a VPN connection&#8216;. Enter your VPN&#8217;s information and save. To connect, select the VPN connection and click &#8218;Connect&#8216;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>iPhone<\/strong>: Go to &#8218;Settings&#8216;, tap on &#8218;General&#8216;, and then &#8218;VPN&#8216;. Tap on &#8218;Add VPN Configuration&#8216; and enter your VPN\u2019s details. Toggle the status switch to &#8218;on&#8216; to connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once enabled, the VPN should connect to your chosen server, encrypting your internet traffic and masking your IP address.<\/p>\n<p>If that doesn&#8217;t work, go to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/ai-vpn-assistant\/\">AI Assistant<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>click FREE VPN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"managing-vpn-settings\">Managing VPN Settings<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VPN &#8211; How to Turn Off<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>On Mobile Devices<\/strong>: Access the VPN settings from your device\u2019s general settings menu, where you can simply toggle the VPN to &#8218;off&#8216;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On Desktops<\/strong>: Most VPNs will have an icon in the system tray or menu bar. Right-click this icon and select &#8218;Disconnect&#8216; or &#8218;Turn Off&#8216;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VPN &#8211; How to Change<\/strong>\u00a0Settings: Adjusting settings like server location or VPN protocol can often improve performance. This is done within the VPN application, where you can select different servers or settings based on your needs, such as a faster connection or more robust security.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/what-is-vpn-easy-to-understand-answers\/#vpn-speed-test-and-review\">Watch the video how VPN works and how to switch instantly countries and IPs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VPN &#8211; How to Check<\/strong>: To ensure your VPN is working, you can\u00a0<strong>visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/ai-vpn-assistant\/\">AI Assistant<\/a>\u00a0which shows your current IP address and location<\/strong>. If the VPN is active, this site should display the IP address and location of the VPN server instead of your actual details.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"advanced-vpn-features\">Advanced VPN Features<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VPN &#8211; How to Make<\/strong>\u00a0Use of Advanced Features: Many VPNs offer advanced features like a kill switch, which stops all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly, or split tunneling, which allows you to choose which apps send data through the VPN and which use your regular internet connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VPN &#8211; How to Read<\/strong>\u00a0and Understand Logs: If your VPN keeps logs (which it shouldn\u2019t for complete privacy), understanding these can be important. Logs can tell you about connection times, any errors, and other operational details. Accessing logs is usually done through the VPN\u2019s settings menu.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"troubleshooting-common-vpn-issues\">Troubleshooting Common VPN Issues<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VPN &#8211; How to Set Up<\/strong>\u00a0Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues with your VPN, consider the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your internet connection is active without the VPN.<\/li>\n<li>Try connecting to a different VPN server.<\/li>\n<li>Check for any available updates for your VPN software.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Configuring and using a VPN doesn&#8217;t have to be a complicated process. By following these guidelines on how to enable, install, change, and check your VPN on various devices, you can enhance your internet security and protect your digital privacy across all your devices. With cyber threats evolving every day, taking these steps is a proactive approach to safeguard your personal information and online activities. Whether you\u2019re a casual internet user or a tech-savvy professional, a well-configured VPN is an essential tool in your cybersecurity arsenal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information go to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/ai-vpn-assistant\/\">AI Assistant<\/a>\u00a0and use Ask Question button to get answers for any issue you have<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=&#8220;PureVPN for FREE for 7 Days&#8220; button_url=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/opt-in\/what-is-vpn-free-ebook\/&#8220; url_new_window=&#8220;on&#8220; button_text=&#8220;Click Here To Get Free Ebook With Special Link&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; header_font=&#8220;|700|||||||&#8220; header_text_color=&#8220;#EDF000&#8243; body_text_align=&#8220;justify&#8220; background_color=&#8220;#000000&#8243; background_enable_pattern_style=&#8220;on&#8220; background_pattern_style=&#8220;diagonal-stripes-2&#8243; background_pattern_color=&#8220;rgba(255,255,255,0.11)&#8220; custom_button=&#8220;on&#8220; button_text_color=&#8220;#EDF000&#8243; button_bg_color=&#8220;#000000&#8243; button_border_color=&#8220;#EDF000&#8243; button_font=&#8220;|600||||on|||&#8220; button_use_icon=&#8220;off&#8220; border_radii=&#8220;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8220; border_color_all=&#8220;#1ce8ef&#8220; button_text_shadow_style=&#8220;preset1&#8243; button_text_shadow_color=&#8220;#000000&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8220;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8220;22px&#8220; box_shadow_spread=&#8220;9px&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220; button_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8220;on|desktop&#8220; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8220;on|hover&#8220; button_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8220;on|hover&#8220; button_bg_color__hover=&#8220;#E02B20&#8243; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8220;on&#8220; button_text_color__hover=&#8220;#FFFFFF&#8220; button_border_color__hover=&#8220;#FFFFFF&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you concerned about your online privacy and security?<\/strong> Do you want to access geo-restricted content from around the world? 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This is the best way to check if you need a VPN and if it will solve your problem. Plus, you&#8217;ll be supporting our website and helping us to continue providing valuable content to our readers.<\/p>\n<p>So why wait? Sign up for FREE eBook today, get our special link and start enjoying a safer, more secure, and more open internet experience!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\"><strong>Check the Table of Content below<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8220;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  h2,h3 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding-top: 47px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-top: -27px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; locked=&#8220;off&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;||0px||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;||0px||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8220;what_is_vpn_table_of_content&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; header_text_align=&#8220;left&#8220; text_orientation=&#8220;center&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;20px||0px||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;||0px||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<h2>&#8222;What is VPN&#8220; Table of Content<\/h2>\n<p>What you can find inside the FREE eBook:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;1. 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Exploring VPN Limitations&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/limitations-of-vpn.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;Key Benefits of VPNs&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPNs are not a solution for everything.<br \/>FREE VPN = MORE EXPENSIVE<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;5. 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Preparation Steps Before Using a VPN&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/using-a-vpn.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;Using a VPN&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What to consider before getting a VPN<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;7. VPN speed degradation&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-speed.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPN speed&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data has to be encrypted on your device<br \/>Data has to be decrypted on the VPN server<br \/>A number of servers and users<br \/>The distance between your device and the VPN server<br \/>Your ISP<br \/>Home router<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;8. Using VPNs for Geo-Shifting&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-geo-blocking.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPN Geo-blocking&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understanding the need to bypass geo-blocking<br \/>Why would you try to bypass Geo-blocking?<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;9. Assessing VPN Trustworthiness&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trustworthiness-of-a-vpn.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;Trustworthiness of a VPN&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPN service providers see everything you are hoping to protect<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;10. VPN Limitations Revisited&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-limitations.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPN limitations&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPN will not protect you from your own mistakes<br \/>By using VPN and adequately cleaning the browser tracking cookies, you can continue reading the articles for free<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;11. Understanding VPN Legality&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-legality.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPN legality&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where using a VPN is illegal<br \/>Potential Consequences of VPN Usage<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;12. Router with a VPN for home and travel&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-router.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPN Router&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPN router for home<br \/>VPN router for travel<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;13. How to Choose the Right VPN&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/best-vpn.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;Best VPN&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide for selecting the best VPN<br \/>Step 1 &#8211; VPN server locations<br \/>Step 2 &#8211; Fast and stable connection<br \/>Step 3 &#8211; Smart devices support<br \/>Step 4 &#8211; The maximum simultaneous connections<br \/>Step 5 &#8211; Encryption<br \/>Step 6 &#8211; No-logs policy and jurisdiction<br \/>Step 7 &#8211; Additional features<br \/>Step 8 &#8211; Customer support<br \/>Step 9 &#8211; User-oriented interface<br \/>Step 10 &#8211; Plan, price, payment, and refunds<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;14. Overcoming VPN Blocks with PureVPN for Free&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PureVPN.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;PureVPN&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Obfuscation feature that helps hide VPN traffic from firewalls and DPI, to bypass VPN blocks<br \/>Dedicated IP and port forwarding options to bypass any blocks<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;15. List of Effective VPNs for Bypassing Blocks&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VPNs-for-Bypassing-Blocks.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPNs for Bypassing Blocks&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPNs listed with their main features<\/p>\n<p>PureVPN<br \/>Surfshark<br \/>NordVPN<br \/>ExpressVPN<br \/>VyprVPN<br \/>CyberGhost<br \/>Private Internet Access (PIA)<br \/>TorGuard<br \/>AtlasVPN<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;16. Free vs. Premium VPNs for Bypassing Blocks&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-VPN-vs-Premium-VPN.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;Free VPN vs Premium VPN&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Evaluating the limitations of free VPNs<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;17. Exploring Free VPNs&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-VPN-services.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;Free VPN services&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability of Free VPN Services<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;18. VPN, HTTPS, TOR, and Proxy&#8220; front_content=&#8220;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8220; front_image=&#8220;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VPN-HTTPS-PROXY-TOR.webp&#8220; front_image_alt=&#8220;VPN HTTPS PROXY TOR&#8220; front_background_enable_image=&#8220;off&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; front_body_font=&#8220;|600|on||||||&#8220; front_body_text_color=&#8220;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8220;30px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8220; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8220;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8220; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8220;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HTTPS<br \/>TOR<br \/>PROXY<br \/>Understanding the differences and use cases<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;0px||||false|false&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8220;left&#8220; front_title=&#8220;19. 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