Tell what a VPN does and does not
Judge whether a VPN would do anything for you.
A VPN sends everything you do through another company’s computer first, so websites see its town, not yours.
It hides where you are. It does not read what you visit, or tell good links from bad.
Key points
- A VPN hides which town and connection you come from
- It does not make you anonymous and stops nothing you press
What to remember
- A VPN moves your traffic. It never judges it.
- A VPN changes where you appear to be, and nothing else.
Try this
If you pay for a VPN, open it and read its own page on what it covers.
Practice: Tell what a VPN does and does not. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.