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  • Privacy deep dives
We asked 1,000 Americans questions about their online habits to reveal what they are doing to keep their online data secure.
  • Privacy basics
What is Incognito mode? How private browsing works, what it does and doesn’t do, and how to really browse the internet privately.
  • Privacy deep dives
AES is a fast, efficient, and secure encryption standard. We look at how it works and whether it is truly secure.
  • Privacy basics
In this article we look at what bloatware is, whether it poses a security risk, and provide instructions for removing bloatware on your system.
YouTube geoblocks videos. You can use ProtonVPN to unblock YouTube videos.
  • How-to
Not all YouTube videos are available in every country. Here's how to watch blocked YouTube videos in your country and bypass geo-restrictions.
  • How-to
This guide to P2P file sharing and torrenting via BitTorrent will answer your torrenting questions and keep you safe when downloading files.
  • Privacy deep dives
OpenVPN and WireGuard are arguably the two most useful VPN protocols for modern VPN users. We look at the pros and cons of each.
  • Privacy basics
An SSID is the name of a wireless network. Learn how SSIDs work and why you should review your WiFi security settings.
  • Privacy deep dives
The ability to access the internet varies greatly from country to country. We look at where people have the most and least digital freedom.
  • Privacy deep dives
PPTP is an obsolete and insecure VPN protocol that nevertheless remains popular in 2021. We take an in-depth look at it.
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