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Competition in the VPN world breeds innovation, and few matchups illustrate that better than Ivacy and Private Internet Access (PIA). Both brands promise fast connections, secure encryption and worldwide servers, yet their approaches diverge in subtle ways. Ivacy markets itself as a feature‑rich service with user‑friendly apps and an ever‑expanding network, while PIA...

Picking a VPN isn’t just about grabbing the first discounted offer you see online. Anyone who has ever tried to unblock a region‑locked stream or protect a busy home network knows that features like server coverage, speed and privacy policies matter. To illustrate the differences, imagine sharing a VPN between...

Choosing a virtual private network isn’t just about comparing prices. Two services may promise the same privacy, freedom, and speed, yet deliver very different experiences. In this comparison, we take a closer look at PureVPN and ProtonVPN from the perspective of an experienced user. We’ll examine how their infrastructure, speeds,...

When you wander beyond the mainstream VPN brands that plaster YouTube with celebrity endorsements, a different breed of service emerges. IVPN and Mullvad are cut from that cloth: small teams that publish their source code, accept anonymous payments and even welcome independent audits. I’ve spent months using both for everything...

When privacy is your passion rather than a marketing slogan, the usual big‑brand VPNs often feel shallow. AirVPN and Mullvad both sprang from grassroots communities of activists and technologists who care more about encryption and user sovereignty than slick TV campaigns. As someone who has spent weeks using both services,...