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how to flush dns blog
  • Privacy deep dives
Here’s how to flush your DNS cache across devices and operating systems — and why you might want to consider it.
Is Temu legit?
  • Privacy basics
Is Temu safe? Here’s what you need to know about this online retailer and your data.
We examIne whether the controversial Chinese video platform is safe to use
  • Privacy basics
We take an in-depth look at whether the wildly popular social media platform, TikTok, is safe to use.
Spain blocks Telegram, then unblocks it
  • Privacy basics
A Spanish judge ordered ISPs in Spain to block access to Telegram, but this ruling was suspended the following Monday.
How to watch March Madness from anywhere with Proton VPN
  • How-to
How to watch March Madness 2024 live from any location using our secure, high-speed VPN — and all the channels and platforms you can stream the games from.
Open source apps like Zoom
  • Privacy deep dives
We compiled a list of the best private, open source video conferencing alternatives to Zoom and Google Meet. Learn more from Proton VPN.
What does private DNS mean?
  • Privacy deep dives
Private DNS encrypts DNS queries made by your device to a DNS server,but it isn’t needed when using a VPN.
  • Privacy basics
The team at Proton VPN gives its predictions for what you can expect to see as half the world casts votes in national elections in 2024.
  • Proton VPN news
To ensure people can access the information they need to vote, Proton VPN will make VPN servers available for free before elections.
We look at privacy-friendly apps like YouTube and websites like YouTube
  • Privacy deep dives
The top alternatives to YouTube for video streaming, content creation, and more, that protect your data from Google and its advertisers.
  • How-to
How do you know if your VPN is working? We explain how to verify your IP address and check for IPv6, DNS, and WebRTC leaks.