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VPNs Encrypt Traffic And Mask Your IP
- A VPN encrypts your data in transit and masks your IP address so websites see the VPN's address instead of your device.
- Victoria Baines explains this hides your location and browsing from your ISP by routing traffic through the VPN's servers.
Check For HTTPS Before Relying On A VPN
- You don't always need a VPN for public Wi‑Fi because HTTPS and end‑to‑end apps already encrypt much traffic.
- Victoria Baines notes the browser padlock (HTTPS) and apps like WhatsApp already scramble data against man‑in‑the‑middle attacks.
VPNs Can Bypass Geo Blocks But Break Terms
- VPNs let you appear to originate from another country, which can bypass geographic restrictions on services like BBC iPlayer.
- Victoria Baines warns this can break streaming terms of service and streaming providers actively block known VPN servers.