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Make a VPN faster: 10 tips & tricks

A virtual private network (VPN) is an ideal solution for protecting your privacy and hiding your location from the view of others on the web. But using a VPN can sometimes lead to reduced internet speed. In this article, we will present various methods for and tips on how you can optimize the speed of your VPN.

1. TEST THE SPEED OF YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION

Firstly, disconnect from your VPN such as  or  and then test the speed of your internet connection with . Run the test again when you are connected to the VPN to see if the problem is really with the VPN or with your broadband provider.

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