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Free streaming platform Kanopy offers hundreds of films, documentaries, or more
to public library members. But is it really free, and is it safe to use?

- Privacy deep dives
Brazil is piloting a bold initiate that allows citizens to control and sell
their personal data. Is this a good thing?

Here's what to know about the spyware apps targeting journalists, how hackers
hide apps on reporters' iPhones, and how to check your iPhone for spyware.
How-to
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Here's what to know about the spyware apps targeting journalists, how hackers
hide apps on reporters' iPhones, and how to check your iPhone for spyware.

- How-to
A Pi-hole is a free and open-source ad-blocker system for home networks. We
explain how you can set one up.

A default gateway connects devices on your local network to the internet. Here's
an in-depth look at how to find yours on any device.
Privacy basics
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- Privacy basics
Does using a VPN slow down internet speeds? Is self-hosting your own VPN better
for privacy? We clear up common VPN myths vs. reality.

tubi is a popular free, ad-supported video streaming service based in the US.
But if it's free, is it safe? We take an in-depth look.

Your digital footprint is the trail of information you leave online. We discuss
digital footprints and whether you should be worried about yours.
Privacy deep dives
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- Privacy deep dives
Brazil is piloting a bold initiate that allows citizens to control and sell
their personal data. Is this a good thing?

- Privacy deep dives
Instagram 's vanish mode allows you to send messages that disappear once they
are read. It can be fun, but it is not secure.

- Privacy deep dives
Surveillance or personalized pricing means the price you see is not the same
others see. It's based on how much algorithms think you're able (or willing) to
pay.
Proton VPN news
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So summer now upon us, we'd like to check in and let you know how we're
progressing on our spring and summer roadmap.

- Proton VPN news
With spring now underway, we'd like to share recent improvements on phishing
protection, battery life, and speed performance.

- Proton VPN news
With spring and summer 2025 beckoning, we're excited to share our plans for the
new features you'll see in coming months that aim to make your life easier, more
private, and more productive.
Proton stories
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A dispute between top Spanish football association LaLiga and Cloudflare means
millions of Spanish need a VPN to access legitimate websites — here's why.

- Proton stories
See what independent reviewers are saying about the security and advanced
features that come with Proton VPN's premium VPN plans.

Online censorship spread to 35 countries, a new record, in 2022. But VPNs, and
Proton VPN in particular, are effective ways to fight back.
Releases
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A suite of new improvements to our VPN apps make it easier and faster than ever
to get connected to Proton VPN.

With the Proton VPN Apple TV app, you can easily and securely watch your
favorite content on your big-screen TV no matter where you are.

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- Releases
Stealth is a new VPN protocol from Proton VPN that overcomes censorship in
restrictive countries.
Service updates
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Anyone can use Proton VPN’s Chrome and Firefox browser extensions for free,
making it easy to protect your privacy and bypass censorship.

- Service updates
Proton removes India-based VPN servers to protect privacy, but we continue to
service our community in India.

- Service updates
Our new Smart Routing technology allows us to offer new VPN servers in Georgia,
the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt, and Nigeria.
For business
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Cybercriminals will take any opportunity to gain unauthorized access to your
servers. Learn how you can stop them.

- For business
Proton for Business now offers MDM support, more dedicated servers, and gateway
monitoring.

Learn what network access control is and how a business VPN can help keep your
business data safe against hackers.