VPN tricks and tips you didn't know you needed (but definitely do)

Enhancing your online privacy and security isn't all your VPN can do for you. Discover additional settings, configuration options, and more cool tricks.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• VPNs enhance your online privacy and security, but they can do much more.
• Settings and configuration options can improve your VPN's effectiveness.
• You can also enjoy more entertainment and streaming services, and save on purchases.

A virtual private network (VPN) not only drastically improves your privacy and security online, but is quickly becoming a popular method to avoid geo-location blocks, age verification checks, and other forms of censorship. 

If you already have a VPN, you can click connect, the service will pick a server for you, and just like that -- you're protected! However, to get the most out of your VPN, there are several best ...