Do you need a VPN at home? Here are 10 reasons you do [Video]

Have you ever felt a little uneasy while browsing the internet, wondering who might be watching your online activities? 

Well, let me introduce you to a handy tool that can put your mind at ease: the virtual private network, or VPN. 

Whether you’re working from home, streaming your favorite shows or just exploring the web, a VPN can help ensure that your data stays secure and your privacy intact. So, let’s dive into why having a VPN at home is a smart move.

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What is a VPN?

A virtual private network, or VPN, encrypts your internet traffic and reroutes it through a server in a different location than your own. VPNs make it appear that you are connecting to the internet from whichever location the server is hosted in rather than your actual location.

When you first connect to a network using a VPN, your device will establish a …