By RecOsint | Dec 6, 2025
Your ISP is Watching. Without a VPN, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) sees every website you visit. On Public WiFi, hackers can see your traffic too. – The Fix: A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel. – Setup Time: Less than 5 minutes.
Don't use the built-in Windows settings; they are limited. Use the Provider's App. 1) Download: Get the .exe installer from your VPN's official site (e.g., Proton, Nord, Surfshark). 2) Install & Login. 3) Auto-Connect: Go to Settings > General and check "Launch on Startup." You should never be online without it.
Your phone leaks more data than your PC. 1. Play Store: Download the official app. 2. Permission: When you click "Connect" for the first time, Android will ask for permission to intercept traffic. Tap "OK" (or Allow). 3. Result: A small "Key" icon will appear in your status bar.
Installation is not the last step. Verification is. – Test: Connect your VPN, then go to dnsleaktest.com. – Success: If it shows a location in "Switzerland" or "USA" (and not your real city), you are safe.
This is the most important setting. If your VPN connection drops (even for 1 second), your real IP is exposed. – Action: Go to VPN Settings and turn on "Kill Switch". – Effect: If the VPN disconnects, it cuts your internet completely until the secure connection returns.
Choose the Right Protocol VPNs use different languages (Protocols) to talk. – WireGuard: Use this for Speed (Gaming/Streaming). It is modern and fast. – OpenVPN (TCP): Use this for Stability. It is slower but harder for firewalls to block. – IKEv2: Best for mobile users who switch between WiFi and Data often.
What if your Banking App blocks the VPN? Use Split Tunneling. – How: In settings, select "Split Tunneling." – Config: Add your Banking App to the "Bypass VPN" list. – Result: The Bank sees your real local IP, but the rest of your phone stays encrypted.
There are hundreds of VPNs, but we trust Proton VPN. – Why? It is based in Switzerland (Strong Privacy Laws) and developed by CERN scientists. It has a Strict No-Logs policy. – Free Version: Best free plan with No Data Limits (3 countries). – Paid Version: Adds faster servers, streaming support, and AdBlocker (NetShield).