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When it comes to choosing between VPNs, it pays to understand the lingo

APK stands for Android Package Kit and allows users to install Android apps independently of the Google Play Store. Kill switches protect you when a VPN connection disconnects. Essentially, if the VPN connection drops, the kill switch activates and blocks your device’s internet access. This prevents you from accidentally sending data outside of the secure VPN tunnel. Port forwarding allows inbound access to a PC through the VPN’s IP address. It can be used to host networked games or access a home media service while you’re at work, and is also commonly used for torrent trackers. RAMdisk servers store data (and the code necessary for the VPN to run) in RAM rather than SSDs or hard disks, so that if power is removed then all information is lost. It’s a…

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