What is a VPN and when should I use one?
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and it’s a tool you can use to unblock content from around the world and change your online location.
The main purpose of a VPN is to make your online activity private - here's when is best to use it.
You can get one for yourself by heading to BestVPN.com, the world's number one VPN comparison website.
So what are they really and what should you use them for?
There are many situations where using a VPN can help enhance your safety, or help you to access content you may otherwise not be able to get to.
For example, if you don’t want to share your real IP address with a website you’re using, accessing it via a VPN will conceal your real IP address from the website.
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You can also use a VPN if you’re trying to access a site that is regularly blocked from a public internet connection. Of course, we’re not suggesting you visit any nefarious sites using your school or work internet, but it might be that you need to access a social media site that maybe blocked.
Finally, if you’re accessing a public, unsecured wifi network, maybe in your local coffee shop or airport, you have absolutely no way of knowing whether that is a safe network or not.
Using these open networks could invite criminal hackers to steal your sensitive data. Using a VPN in this instance helps keep your files and data private and safe from prying eyes.
So how do you get one?
There’s usually a monthly cost (around £2 a month) to get access to a VPN and BestVPN.com are doing a special deal for Sun readers so you can surf safely wherever you are.
BestVPN.com is the and will enable you to surf the web safely and legally. All you need is a screen (a laptop, tablet or smartphone will do) and an internet connection.
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