Technology — in plain English
We explain protocols, apps, and connection setup without unnecessary jargon.
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- Guide9 min readVPN and DNS: how encrypted DNS settings workLearn who handles DNS requests when a VPN is connected, how DoH and Private DNS differ from VPN DNS, and how to check settings without creating conflicts.Read article
- Guide8 min readVPN split tunneling: choose which apps use the VPNLearn how split tunneling routes selected apps through a VPN, what to consider before excluding traffic, and how to test a rule and undo it safely.Read article
- Guide8 min readVPN and video calls: fix lag, dropouts, and audio issuesFind out why a VPN may affect video calls, how to test the connection, and what to check before changing VPN or device settings.Read article
- Guide8 min readAlways-on VPN on Android: automatic connection and lockdownLearn what Android Always-on VPN and “Block connections without VPN” do, how to turn them on, and how to troubleshoot lost internet access.Read article
- Guide8 min readDoes a VPN drain your phone battery? Causes and fixesLearn why a VPN can affect phone battery life, how to check usage on Android and iPhone, and which practical changes may help without disabling the VPN.Read article
- Guide9 min readVPN on a router: benefits, limitations, and a setup planLearn how a router VPN client works, which devices it can cover, where it falls short, and how to plan and test your home network routing.Read article
- Analysis9 min readWhy use a VPN with a Russian IP address while abroadHow NetGuard's Russian IP helps open Gosuslugi, banking apps, Yandex, Avito, Ozon, and Wildberries while you are abroad.Read article
- Guide10 min readHow to protect your accounts from being hackedA practical plan covering passwords, password managers, passkeys, MFA, updates, phishing, and what to do after a suspicious sign-in.Read article
- Explainer8 min readPublic Wi‑Fi security: what a VPN actually protectsHow to use Wi‑Fi at an airport, hotel, or café: HTTPS, VPNs, captive portals, auto-connect, and checks before opening an important account.Read article
- Guide9 min readHow to check a VPN connection: IP, DNS, IPv6, and routingA step-by-step connection check covering the public IP, DNS requests, IPv6, split tunneling, kill switch behavior, speed, and safe troubleshooting.Read article
- Explainer10 min readWhat is VLESS: how the protocol works and what REALITY and XTLS doA plain-language guide to VLESS: the layers in a connection, where encryption comes from, what REALITY and XTLS Vision do, and how to read a profile.Read article
- Analysis12 min readVLESS vs VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, WireGuard, and OpenVPNA practical comparison of popular proxy protocols and VPN tunnels by architecture, protection, compatibility, and common use cases.Read article
- Guide13 min readXray clients for Windows, Android, iPhone, macOS, Linux, and TVWhich apps work with VLESS and Xray, how clients differ across platforms, and how to choose and import a connection profile safely.Read article