What Is A Virtual Private Network?

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The easiest way to explain a virtual private network is by looking at what it does. Normally, your computer (and every machine connected to the Internet) is identified by its IP address. That’s an easy way to tell “who you are” and where you go online. When you connect through a VPN, however, your IP address is replaced by one belonging to the network, and associated with another location, which could be anyplace in the world that the network provider operates servers. Those who might be trying to track your comings and goings, steal data being sent to or from your computer, or steal your online identity can no longer tell “who you are” and their attempts to identify you are fruitless.

Awesome! How is that accomplished?

The best VPN service will use advanced encryption techniques to route your Internet transmissions through a secure tunnel to its network, where a different IP address is assigned to your transmissions before they’re redirected to their final destination. The virtual private network knows that your computer is part of the network by means of VPN software, also known as a VPN client, installed on your machine. That software is also responsible for decrypting information received through the VPN, so it can be displayed on your screen; the best VPN software does it seamlessly and swiftly.

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