When to Use and Not Use a VPN at Home

Photo by Privecstasy on Unsplash

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, encrypts all your internet activity between your device and the VPN service. While a VPN isn’t usually necessary at home, there are a few scenarios where it can be beneficial.

Understanding the Basics: HTTP vs. HTTPS

When you connect to an online service without a VPN, there are two main types of connections…