Everything you need to know about VPNs

This article explains what VPNs are, where they are genuinely useful (e.g., remote work and accessing geo-restricted content), and why they are not a blanket solution for online privacy or security. It highlights risks of shifting trust to VPN providers, warns against free VPNs and opaque vendors, and notes that widespread HTTPS and end-to-end encryption reduce many historical VPN benefits. The piece advises careful evaluation of provider policies and audits, suggests WireGuard-based setups as more secure, and emphasizes turning VPNs off when not needed to minimize exposure to provider monitoring and policy controls.