Privacy basics

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The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a decentralized anonymizing network built on similar principles to Tor.
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We look at what cookies are and how they are used. Third-party cookies, in particular, can pose a threat to your online privacy.
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We discuss why and how streaming services geoblock content. That is, restrict content based on your geographic location.
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In this article, we discuss DNS — what it is, how it works, and how it impacts issues such as online privacy and censorship.
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VPNs use encryption to create a secure tunnel for your internet traffic. Learn how VPN tunnels work and why you might want to use them.
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A VPN takes over routing your internet connection to the websites you visit, so it can see what you do on the internet instead of your ISP.
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We look at some of the free VPN options available and compare them to commercial VPN services such as Proton VPN.
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In this article, we explain what third-party cookies are and how you can block them in your browser.
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A VPN allows you to access Instagram, whether you live in a restrictive country or at work or school.
does vpn protect you from hackers
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A VPN is an essential privacy tool but can’t stop all online threats. We explain how and when a VPN can help to protect you from hackers.
how free VPNs make money
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Find out how free VPNs make money: With most “free” VPNs you pay with your privacy or security, and the cost can be high.