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Step by Step Guide to Use a VPN

  As we mentioned in a previous post, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is part of the tools you need to protect your online activity and information from getting in the wrong hands. To put it in simple words, a VPN encrypts the data and protects your online identity by hiding your IP address. It is a must-have when using a public Wi-Fi connection.    Before diving into the steps on how to use it, we believe it is important that we guide you through some considerations you need to take when choosing the right one for you.   Figure out the main uses you will be giving to your VPN. Is it to stream movies at home? Is it for traveling or for public Wi-Fi connections? Is it for your computer or do you want to connect to different devices? All these answers will help you understand if you need one that offers more security, more bandwidth, or more servers.    Make a list of the devices you want to connect using the VPN. The majority of services support main platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Andr