VPN basics9 min read
VPN vs Proxy: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
VPN vs proxy in plain words: a proxy changes your IP for one app with no encryption, a VPN encrypts every app on your device. Which one you need and when.
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Legal9 min read
Is VPN Legal in the UAE? What the Law Actually Says
Is VPN legal in the UAE? Yes, for lawful use. Decree-Law 34 of 2021 punishes IP masking only when used to commit or hide a crime. Facts as of October 2026.
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Streaming10 min read
How to Change Your Netflix Region With a VPN (2026 Guide)
Learn how to change your Netflix region with a VPN in 2026: pick a server in the right country, reload Netflix, and fix it when your home library still shows.
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Troubleshooting10 min read
Why Is My VPN Not Working? 12 Fixes That Actually Work
VPN not working? Find which of 4 problems you have, then follow 12 fixes in order: server, protocol, firewall, DNS, IPv6, date and time, and device limit.
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Protocols8 min read
VPN Protocols Explained: WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2
VPN protocols explained: what WireGuard, OpenVPN (UDP and TCP) and IKEv2 do, which is fastest and most secure, and which one to pick in your VPN app.
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Security9 min read
Are Free VPNs Safe? What a Free VPN Really Costs You
Are free VPNs safe? A few limited free tiers are honest, but many free VPN apps log, leak or carry adware. How they make money and how to spot a safe one.
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Guides9 min read
How to Set Up a VPN on Android TV and Google TV
Set up a VPN for Android TV or Google TV in five minutes: install the app from Google Play, sign in with a code, pick a country and connect. Fixes included.
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Privacy9 min read
Can You Be Tracked While Using a VPN?
Can you be tracked with a VPN? Yes, through logins, cookies, fingerprinting, leaks, logs and payments. Here is who sees what and how to close each gap.
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Guides9 min read
What Is VPN Passthrough on a Router (and Do You Need It)?
VPN passthrough is a router setting that lets older VPN protocols (PPTP, L2TP, IPsec) cross NAT. What it does, when to enable it and when it does not matter.
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Streaming10 min read
Netflix Proxy Error M7111-5059: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Netflix proxy error M7111-5059 means Netflix thinks your IP address belongs to a VPN or proxy. Here is why it happens and the fixes that clear it, in order.
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Security9 min read
Is It Safe to Use a VPN? What It Protects and What It Can't
Is it safe to use a VPN? Yes, with a trustworthy provider. What a VPN protects (WiFi, ISP, IP address), what it cannot stop, and how to choose a safe one.
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Everyday use9 min read
Should You Leave Your VPN On All the Time?
Should you leave your VPN on all the time? For most people, yes. What you gain, the 6 times to turn it off, and how to set it and forget it on every device.
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Guides9 min read
How to Check If Your VPN Is Working (IP, DNS, WebRTC Tests)
How to check if your VPN is working in a minute: compare your IP, then run DNS, WebRTC, IPv6 and kill switch tests. Plus what to do when a test fails.
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