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Parallel connections: Our new feature to speed up VPN connection times
At ExpressVPN, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our VPN apps. Sometimes we do this by adding significant features—like our recently launched Threat Manager—or introducing groundbreaki...
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Auto app updates: Pros and cons, and how to turn them on
Did you know most apps push out updates almost once a week? If you weren’t aware of this, it’s probably because your apps update automatically in the background without you knowing. It’s general...
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What you should do when deleting an app from your phone
It’s always a good idea to remove apps from our phone—whether because they are no longer useful to us or endanger our privacy—or we just want to declutter our device for more space. But deleting...
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ExpressVPN officially joins Kape Technologies
We’re excited to share with you that ExpressVPN has, as of today, officially joined forces with Kape Technologies to together advance the state of privacy and security technology. As we shared when ...
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The safe browsing guide: 21 ways to protect yourself online
Browsers are slowly replacing operating systems as the central interface for devices. Already, they are the primary application on most computers. Similar to how our smartphones have become our camera...
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Comparing WireGuard and Lightway: 3 reasons we created Lightway
When we announced the launch of Lightway—the VPN protocol we built from the ground up—many users asked why we didn’t adopt WireGuard instead. This response is understandable, given WireGuard�...
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4 reasons you need a VPN at home
You might already be using a VPN at work, at school, or simply when you’re on the go. By encrypting your traffic and sending it through a secure tunnel, a VPN is the quickest and surest method of ke...
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Should you hide your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) or not?
If you’re one to tinker with your router setup, you might notice an option that lets you hide your Wi-Fi network name. A Wi-Fi network name (SSID) helps you identify which wireless networks are ...
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How to stay secure when using public Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi isn't hard to find. It's available in airports, cafes, hotels, malls, and many other public places. But before you connect, consider the security risks. The Wi-Fi admin could try to see wha...
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Video: How to stay private while shopping in real life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TYoyosWFXA Shoppers have begun to expect that their online shopping habits are being tracked or monitored. But what about at physical stores? Turns out, technology h...