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    SHIELD YOUR DATA

    Mar 10, 2020 5 minutes
    Reviewed by SRIVATS LAKSHMAN

    THE BEST VPNS FOR MAC

    The next time you are tempted to log onto your email from a public Wi-Fi network, you might want to wait. Could anyone be ‘listening in’? To ensure that you are truly safe, you should be using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN allows you to send and receive data across the internet while hiding personally identifiable information like your location and device. All traffic is rerouted through the VPN server before it comes to your device, and is encrypted. So while you won’t see much difference when surfing, behind the scenes there’s a bit of magic going on to protect your privacy.

    Why use a VPN?

    When using a VPN, your browsing history is hidden from hackers and your internet service provider (ISP). This also means you are less likely to get hacked or spoofed when surfing on public Wi-Fi

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