Surfs up, shields up: The virtues of VPNs

Explore the essentials of virtual private networks (VPNs), including how they protect your online presence and what limitations they might have. — Image by freepik

Virtual private networks (VPNs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which accelerated the shift towards remote and hybrid work setups.

Yet, the underlying mechanisms and, more importantly, the benefits they offer may not have been fully understood or appreciated by most.