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How do VPNs Work
Anytime you type in a domain name using an internet browser, you send data from your device into the internet until it reaches a server. That then server translates the data and sends you back the website you requested. However, when you send data to the internet, you also send it along with some couple of more information like your IP address and location. A VPN works by routing your device's internet connection through your chosen VPN's private server rather than your internet service provider (ISP) so that when your data is transmitted to the internet, it comes from the VPN rather than your computer. So instead of your device sending a query directly to the server, a VPN creates a tunnel that encrypts your information, so if any get a hold of your information they would not be able to read it. Basically, a VPN acts as an extra server, so your data is sent through their server to the requested website's server.
Benefits of using a VPN
1. Hides your private information
Websites and apps can constantly track your online activity, analyzing the data they collect. A VPN can prevent web browsers and others from accessing your connection, helping to keep the information you send and receive anonymous and secure.
2. Bypass Blockers and Filters
Because VPNs acts as a server in between, your device and the internet, it can perform functions like changing your location. For example, if you are in Nigeria and your favourite Netflix show is not available there, by using a VPN, you send your information to one of the VPN servers in the United States and that server sends it to the Netflix website. Netflix now thinks you are in America and you can stream your show without any problems.3. Provide network scalability
As organizations grow, so do the costs of building a dedicated private network. Internet-based VPNs can allow businesses to tap into network lines and network capability already available, potentially giving remote and international locations, in particular, better reach and service quality.
4. Anonymity
Whenever you browse the internet, the truth is that your identity is exposed, and websites can grab information about you using your device's IP address. By using a VPN, you can access web applications and websites alike while retaining total anonymity. That makes a VPN far more beneficial than incognito modes and web proxies, which don’t completely protect your identity or data.
5. Better performance
Bandwidth and efficiency of the network can generally be increased once a VPN solution is implemented.
6. Enhanced Security
The ultimate reason to use a VPN is also the most obvious: greater online security. Remember, you can use the encrypted network remotely and that means you’re keeping things like your IP address, location, passwords, and data safe from potential hackers or big tech companies or whoever else might be trying to exploit you. Not even the ISP (Internet Service Provider) will see what you’re up to—all they’ll get are encrypted statistics from the VPN server.
7. Protected File Sharing
With a VPN at your disposal, you and others can share files over extended periods of time without having to worry about the data being stolen or exposed.
8. Escape data-throttling
Data throttling occurs when you’ve used a certain amount of your data and, as a result, your internet service provider slows down your service. With a VPN, not only will your data be free from the prying eyes of ISPs and others, but you also won’t be subject to a data cap. ISPs can place caps on data to maximize internet speed for some of their customers.
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