Are There Downsides to Using a VPN?
Everyone loves to talk about how VPNs “protect” you, but rarely mentions the trade-offs. Spoilers: VPNs are not free magic. Here are the real downsides in 2025 — no sugarcoating.1. Speed Loss (It’s Inevitable)All VPNs slow you down because your traffic now takes a detour through an extra server and gets encrypted/decrypted. If you’re on […]
Do VPNs Actually Make You Safer?
Everyone and their dog says “get a VPN” these days. YouTube sponsors, Reddit threads, even your paranoid uncle at Thanksgiving. But do VPNs actually make you safer, or is it just expensive theater?Short answer: Yes, but not in the way most people think — and definitely not in every situation.Let’s break it down realistically.What a […]