3 Not Using VPN or Browsing Public Wi-Fi
A VPN — Virtual Private Network — is a helpful tool for doing a number of things. One of the main purposes is sending your network data through a “tunnel” to keep prying eyes from seeing it. It’s especially recommended when browsing using a public Wi-Fi network.
Speaking of public networks and networks without password protection, try not to use them. They aren’t safe because the data traversing the network can easily be intercepted by other devices. If you do want to use a public network, a VPN is highly recommended.
One thing to keep in mind. Some Internet traffic may not work over a VPN and it can slow traffic down when using a network with limited bandwidth. In these cases — such as making VoIP calls or playing online games — you may need to disable the VPN momentarily.