DNS Leaks Explained: How to Test and Prevent Them
A DNS leak quietly reveals every site you look up, even with your VPN connected. Here is how leaks happen, how to test for them, and how to close them.
April 27, 2026
Privacy
What a VPN hides, what it does not, and how to protect your data.
13 guides in this topic. Listed in reading order, basics first.
What Your Internet Provider Can See, With and Without a VPN
Every request you make online passes through your internet provider first. Here is exactly what it can see, what HTTPS covers, and what a VPN changes.
May 11, 2026
Browser Fingerprinting: How Sites Recognize You Without Cookies
Your browser gives away dozens of small details that combine into a recognizable fingerprint. Here is how that works and what you can realistically do about it.
May 12, 2026
Cookies and Online Tracking: How Sites Follow You Around
That pair of shoes following you across the internet is not magic. Here is how cookies and trackers actually work, and which defenses do something about them.
May 13, 2026
VPN vs Incognito Mode: They Solve Different Problems
Incognito mode cleans up your own device. A VPN protects your connection. Confusing the two is one of the most common privacy mistakes people make.
May 14, 2026
WebRTC Leaks: How Your Browser Can Reveal Your Real IP
WebRTC powers video calls in your browser, and it can also hand your real IP address to websites while your VPN is on. Here is how to test for it and fix it.
May 15, 2026
How to Read a VPN Logging Policy Like a Skeptic
Every VPN says it respects your privacy. The logging policy is where you find out what that actually means. Here is how to read one without being fooled.
May 16, 2026
Public vs Private IP Addresses Explained
Your laptop has one address inside your home and shows a different one to the internet. Here is how public and private IPs work together, and where a VPN fits.
May 17, 2026
VPN Privacy Guide: What a VPN Hides and What It Does Not
A VPN hides some things well and others not at all. This guide maps out exactly who can see what, with and without a VPN, and what to do about it.
May 26, 2026
10 Common VPN Myths, Debunked Honestly
A VPN is useful, but it is not magic. We take apart ten common myths, from total anonymity to guaranteed streaming, and explain what is actually true.
May 28, 2026
Can You Still Be Tracked With a VPN On?
A VPN removes one tracking signal, your IP address. Logins, cookies, and fingerprinting keep working. Here is the honest picture and what to do about it.
June 05, 2026
Data Brokers, Your IP Address, and What a VPN Hides
Data brokers build profiles from many sources. Your IP address is one small slice. Here is what a VPN removes from that picture and what it leaves untouched.
June 06, 2026
How Search Engines Track You, and Where a VPN Helps
Search engines link your queries to your account far more than your IP. Here is how search tracking works, where a VPN actually helps, and the role of private search.
June 08, 2026
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