VPN means virtual private network. In practice, your device connects to a VPN server and online services often see that server instead of your real network. A VPN can help on public Wi-FiA shared wireless network in a café, hotel, train, or airport. You do not control who operates it. More, but it is not a magic anonymity button.
Why it matters: It moves part of the trust from the local network and internet providerThe company you use to connect to the internet. It can see some network information about your traff... More to the VPN providerThe company you use to connect to the internet. It can see some network information about your traff... More.
