Topic
Privacy
How to keep your network identity private — VPNs, browsers, DNS, and what your IP reveals.
10 articles
What is VPN split tunneling and when should you use it?
By default a VPN routes all your traffic through the tunnel. Split tunneling lets you choose which traffic goes through the VPN and which goes direct. Here's when that's useful, when it's risky, and how to set it up.
How does Tor work, technically?
Tor is more than 'a slower VPN.' It's a fundamentally different anonymity model — three random relays, layered encryption, and no single point of trust. Here's exactly what happens when you load a page through Tor.
How to change your IP address (every method that actually works)
Want a new IP address — temporarily, permanently, or just to bypass a block? Here are all the ways to change your public IP, ranked by effort and effectiveness.
DNS leaks explained: what they are, why they matter, and how to fix them
A DNS leak quietly tells your ISP everywhere you're going on the internet — even when you're using a VPN. Here's what causes them, how to test for one, and how to plug the leak.
Cloudflare Tunnel: the modern way to expose your home server
CGNAT, dynamic IPs, and port-forwarding hassles all evaporate with Cloudflare Tunnel — a free reverse-tunnel service that exposes anything you run at home through a stable public hostname. Here's how to set one up in 15 minutes.
Best privacy-focused browsers in 2026
Chrome and Edge are great browsers and terrible privacy tools. If you want fast browsing without being the product, here are the privacy browsers actually worth using in 2026.
Best free public DNS servers in 2026
Your ISP's DNS is fine, but public DNS servers like Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, Google 8.8.8.8, and Quad9 9.9.9.9 are usually faster, more private, and easier to remember. Here's how they compare.
VPN vs proxy vs Tor: which one should you use?
VPNs, proxies, and Tor all hide your IP — but they protect different things, cost different amounts, and have wildly different speeds. Here's a side-by-side comparison.
What can someone do with your IP address?
An IP address is less revealing than people think — and more revealing than you might want. Here's what someone with your IP can actually do, what they can't, and when to worry.
How to hide your IP address: 5 methods that actually work
Want to keep your IP address private? Here are the five ways to hide it — VPN, Tor, proxies, mobile data, and public Wi-Fi — and the tradeoffs of each.