How-to

bandwidth throttling
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  • Privacy basics
We explain how to tell if your ISP is throttling your bandwidth and what you can do to prevent it.
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A trustworthy VPN, along with a password manager and 2FA, can help you stay secure while you do your banking online.
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Find out how port forwarding works, the different types, how to open ports on various routers, and how Proton VPN can help.
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We explain why ProtonVPN is the best VPN to use if you need to bypass internet censorship.
YouTube geoblocks videos. You can use ProtonVPN to unblock YouTube videos.
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Not all YouTube videos are available in every country. Here's how to watch blocked YouTube videos in your country and bypass geo-restrictions.
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This guide to P2P file sharing and torrenting via BitTorrent will answer your torrenting questions and keep you safe when downloading files.
How to choose the right VPN
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Picking the right VPN is essential to protecting your personal data and browsing activity. Learn more about how to choose the right VPN for your needs.
Illustration of a VPN app on a smart TV
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Our article gives an easy to follow guide on downloading VPN for your smart TV. We also go over how to choose the VPN that will cover you streaming needs.
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How to update your Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux , iOS, or Android operating system (OS).
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We take a technical look at how to get the best VPN connection speeds when using our service (and why)
An illustration of the ProtonVPN logo as a tennis ball at the Australian Open.
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Want to watch the Australian Open online? Use our simple streaming guide to see where you can access live Australian Open matches with ProtonVPN.