When I think about VPNs, I think about how fast I can access content. The first port of call when you fire up a new VPN is almost always a speed test. Just how fast is the VPN provider , and what's the damage to your actual internet speeds?
That's all very well and good, but it gets away from what VPNs are really all about: privacy. And in the race for the fastest VPN, we forget that alongside speed, there are some really important VPN features you must consider.
Sure, speed is important—but these VPN features actually matter more.
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No one wants their VPN to spy on them
For years, VPNs relied on the "Trust me, bro," standard. That is, the VPN provider would say they didn't log your data, and you'd basically just have to accept it. Companies would even plaste

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