VPN or proxies? What online sellers actually need
If you sell online, you probably log into more accounts in a day than most people do in a week, often from a café or a train station. Many sellers already pay for proxies for their tools and assume that covers their...
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Is a free VPN safe? What it really costs you
Running a VPN costs money. Servers, bandwidth and staff all have to be paid for. So when a VPN is free it is worth...
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Travelling with a laptop: a simple security checklist
Travel means a lot of Wi-Fi you do not control. Airport lounges, hotel rooms, trains and cafés. None of it needs to be...
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WireGuard vs REALITY: which one should you use?
ROOT VPN uses WireGuard by default and also offers REALITY. Most people never need to change anything. Here is what...
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A student guide to VPNs: uni Wi-Fi, halls and staying safe
Uni life means shared Wi-Fi everywhere. Halls, the library, the union bar. Here is what is worth doing to keep your...
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No activity logs, explained in plain English
Every VPN says it is private. We would rather just tell you exactly what we keep and what we do not.
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VPN slowing your internet? 6 fixes that work
A VPN sends your traffic via another server so a small slowdown is normal. A big one usually has a simple cause.
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Is it safe to do online banking on public Wi-Fi?
Short answer, mostly yes, if you are careful. Banking apps use strong encryption. The risks are fake networks and fake...
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How to check your VPN is working in 2 minutes
You do not need to be technical to check your VPN. Three quick tests tell you it is doing its job.
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Working from a café: a simple setup for remote workers
Lots of us work from cafés and co-working spaces now. A few small habits keep your work and your clients safe.
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Black Friday: how to shop online safely
The best deals of the year also bring the most scams. Fake shops, fake delivery texts and copycat emails all spike in...
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Watching the football abroad with your UK subscription
You pay for the match at home, then you land somewhere sunny and the app says it is not available. Here is how it works...
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Christmas travel: keeping your devices safe
Christmas means busy airports, packed trains and a lot of borrowed Wi-Fi. A little prep now saves a lot of hassle later.
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ROOT VPN Free vs Plus vs Pro: which plan do you need?
Three plans, no tricks. Here is who each one is for so you can pick the right one first time.
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What is in ROOT VPN today: a quick tour
We add things quietly and do not always shout about them. Here is a quick tour of what ROOT VPN can do right now.
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How to set up a VPN on Windows 11 in 2 minutes
No settings menus, no config files. Download, sign in, connect. Here is the whole thing.
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Gaming on a VPN: when it helps your ping and when it does not
You will see a lot of big claims about VPNs and gaming. The honest answer is it depends on your route to the game...
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How to watch ITVX abroad: a guide for Brits away
ITVX works on UK internet connections only, so the moment you land in Spain or settle in Dubai, the player stops....
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Does YouTube TV work in Europe? What travellers find
YouTube TV is sold in the United States only, and it checks where you are before it plays anything. Take your...
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Firestick VPN: how it works and what to do today
A Fire TV Stick is a small Android based computer that plugs into your telly, so it can run a VPN much like a phone...
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How to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA, honestly
BBC iPlayer is built for viewers in the UK, so it refuses to play in New York or Chicago. A UK server can give you a UK...
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How to watch BBC in the USA for free: every option
There are genuinely free ways to watch and listen to the BBC from America, and most of them need no VPN at all. We...
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Dedicated VPN IP: who needs one and why
A dedicated VPN IP is an address that belongs to you alone, rather than being shared with everyone else on the same...
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Can my internet provider see my history?
Your internet provider can see more than most people assume, though less than it once could. What it sees depends on...
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American VPN server: how to use a US IP
An American VPN server gives you a US IP address, so websites treat you as a visitor from the United States. It is...
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How to change my IP address: every method
There are six common ways to change your IP address, from restarting your router to connecting to a VPN. They differ in...
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How to speed up your Wi-Fi, and the dusty port that cost us 97% of our speed
Paying for 1 Gbps and getting 30 Mbps? Before you buy a booster, check the Ethernet port on your router. How to find...
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How a VPN kill switch works and why it matters
A kill switch blocks your internet the instant the VPN drops, so your real IP never leaks. How it works, the two main...
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Split tunneling explained: when to use it
Split tunneling lets you pick which apps use the VPN and which use your normal connection. How it works, when it helps...
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Tor over VPN: what it is and how to use it
Tor over VPN sends your traffic through an encrypted VPN tunnel first, then into the Tor network. You get the anonymity...
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Torrenting with a VPN: P2P allowed on every server
Most VPNs make you dig for a short list of P2P servers, then throttle them. ROOT allows BitTorrent and other...
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Allow LAN: use your VPN and local devices at the same time
Turn on a VPN and your printer, NAS and Chromecast can suddenly vanish, because every connection is being sent down the...
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