PPTP is one of the most common VPN protocols, and is supported by nearly every VPN service. But PPTP is also one of the oldest and least secure protocols. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the advantages (there are some) and disadvantages of PPTP, as well as situations where it might be […]
What affects VPN Speed (and how to make your VPN faster)
Speed is important. There’s no denying it. And speed is one of the biggest factors you consider when choosing a VPN provider. But what makes one VPN service fast and another one slow? Diagnosing a slow VPN connection is not always easy or straightforward. But with the right approach, you can usually work through common […]
How to detect & stop Throttling by your Internet Provider
Have you experiencing the telltale signs of throttling? Videos the re-buffer or stream in lower resolution Excessive lag while gaming Slow file downloads (especially on p2p networks). And if you’re here, you already suspect that something fishy is going on. You’re concerned that you’re not getting 100% of the speed you’re paying for. And you […]
Should your VPN Support IPv6?
You may not realize it, but the web is undergoing a protocol upgrade because we’ve run out of IP addresses. Under the current (IPv4) system, there are approximately 4.3 billion IP addresses, which is actually fewer than the current number of internet-capable devices. So the web will be slowly transitioning to use the IPv6 protocol […]
How to choose a VPN (a complete guide)
Using a VPN is easy. But choosing the perfect VPN for your intended usage is where many people get stuck. That’s why we wrote this guide to personally guide you through the process of choosing the right VPN provider the first time. And don’t worry, it’s really not that complicated as long as you follow a few […]
Does a VPN use data? Can it help get around capped data plans?
One of the most popular question we get in the comment section of this site and our youtube channel is: Does a VPN count against your data cap? Can you use a VPN to get around data quotas? Data usage is one of the most misunderstood concepts when it comes to VPN technology. So the […]
NordVPN Smartplay: Best Tool to unblock Netflix and 150 other streaming services
Do you want to access Netflix and other video streaming services from anywhere in the world? Do you want an easy streaming solution that doesn’t require updating your SmartDNS IP address every time you change networks? Are you sick of seeing ‘Netflix Proxy Error’ or ‘Blocked’ messages while using a VPN service? NordVPN’s SmartPlayTM is […]
How to fix every VPN IP leak
Learn how to identify, prevent & fix the 4 ways your identity and IP address can leak when using a VPN.
What is a NAT Firewall? (And which VPN services include one?)
An NAT Firewall is a valuable security tool, and a must-have feature when shopping for a new VPN service. But what is NAT, and how does it affect your online security? In this article, you’ll learn: What a NAT firewall does and why you should want one How an NAT firewall works Which VPN providers […]
13 Amazing things you didn’t know a VPN could do
Most people know that a VPN can encrypt your internet connection and allow you to ‘virtually’ locate your computer in 100’s of locations around the world. But that’s just the beginning of what a VPN is capable of. The purpose of this article is to show you how powerful VPN technology really is, and the […]
