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2026 43

  1. How to change app permissions on Android in a few simple steps
  2. The best dumb phones of 2026
  3. Greece bans social media for children under 15
  4. Proton VPN news
  5. All articles
  6. Proton VPN fall and winter 2026 recap and roadmap
  7. What is dynamic pricing? How to get the best prices when shopping online
  8. How to
  9. Azerbaijan social media blocked amid protests over school hijab ban
  10. Proton stories
  11. Some of the biggest mobile games are infested with trackers and send your personal data to Russia & China
  12. Privacy deep dives
  13. When Discord disappeared from the Philippines, Filipinos turned to VPNs
  14. Shady VPNs could be spying on millions of Americans
  15. How to delete your Instagram account and erase your data
  16. Vietnam’s new fake news fines triple VPN demand
  17. Is TikTok banned again in Oman?
  18. How and why we built Proton protocols: a new VPN client engine
  19. Releases
  20. Introducing Proton protocols: a new VPN protocol codebase for faster, more reliable apps
  21. How to turn off read receipts on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp, and more
  22. How to know if someone blocked you on Instagram
  23. Transparency report
  24. Microsoft GDID: How a secret Windows identifier may have led to Scattered Spider
  25. Privacy basics
  26. How to disable location services and keep your location history private
  27. Proton VPN now supports Baybayin. Celebrating Philippine Independence Day in code and culture
  28. World Cup live streaming: How to watch the 2026 World Cup while traveling
  29. Japan’s digital nomads prioritize stability, security, and reliable internet over adventure
  30. Are cookies dead? What is Utiq, and should you be worried?
  31. Proton VPN 2026 spring and summer roadmap
  32. Proton VPN 2025-2026 fall and winter recap
  33. IKEv2 support is ending on macOS
  34. Censorship and repression: Proton VPN’s end of year report 2025
  35. Is your iPhone tracking you? How to check iPhone location history
  36. Less than half of SMBs use a VPN. Here’s what our research found.
  37. What is a CDN and how does it work?
  38. Surveillance pricing: How your data determines what you pay
  39. Top 10: The biggest internet censorship moments in 2025
  40. Service updates
  41. Update your old OpenVPN config files or switch to modern protocols
  42. Uganda shut down the internet ahead of elections; Proton VPN signups surge 8000%
  43. Is Discord banned in Egypt?

2025 40

  1. What are the top security issues in cloud computing?
  2. How VPNs help beat the homesickness blues
  3. Is Crunchyroll safe?
  4. How streamlined server lists make Proton VPN stronger
  5. Is Discord safe? Depends how you use it
  6. Proton VPN 2025-2026 fall and winter roadmap
  7. Cloudflare blocked in Spain; Proton VPN signups surge 200%
  8. Proton VPN signups spiked alongside Discord outage in Jordan
  9. Proton VPN spring and summer recap 2025
  10. China exports Great Firewall surveillance systems
  11. Algeria bans Roblox over child safety concerns
  12. Plex: What to know about this media streamer
  13. Omegle is gone, but Omegle alternatives are just as unsafe for kids
  14. Pluto TV: What’s the catch?
  15. Kanopy: A free streaming app for library members
  16. Brazil innovates on digital self-determination
  17. How to find spyware and other hidden apps on your iPhone
  18. Proton VPN spring recap and summer check-in
  19. How to set up a Pi-hole
  20. Find your default gateway on any device
  21. Does Instagram’s vanish mode protect your private conversations?
  22. Unmasking an Insta stalker: Can you see who stalks your Instagram?
  23. How to change your SSID
  24. How to find your SSID on any device
  25. What is universal plug and play (UPnP)?
  26. An even better NetShield plus browse faster and longer
  27. What is a burner phone and how do you use it?
  28. Proton VPN roadmap for spring and summer 2025
  29. Proton VPN 2024-2025 winter recap
  30. Connect easier & faster with new Proton VPN updates
  31. LaLiga is blocking the internet in Spain. A VPN can help
  32. What kinds of censorship can a VPN bypass?
  33. Why these common VPN myths are misleading
  34. Google about-faces to allow device fingerprinting
  35. Behind the scenes of Proton VPN’s fight against censorship
  36. Is tubi safe? What to know about this free streaming platform
  37. Proton VPN doubled its server fleet in seven months
  38. How and where to watch the Grammys live
  39. DNS server isn’t responding: What it means and how to fix it
  40. How to watch The Bachelor from abroad while traveling

2024 44

  1. What is your digital footprint and how can you protect it?
  2. Majority of Dutch people are concerned about privacy, one third don’t protect themselves
  3. Is AliExpress safe?
  4. 502 bad gateway error: What it is and how to fix it
  5. How and where to live stream Thanksgiving football games this year
  6. How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live from anywhere
  7. Proton VPN roadmap: Product updates coming this winter
  8. Proton VPN now supports Windows ARM devices
  9. What is doxing, and is it illegal?
  10. Stream content securely with our Apple TV app
  11. Are browser extensions safe? Unfortunately, not always
  12. Best open-source Discord alternatives
  13. How to watch the World Series online from anywhere
  14. How safe is Telegram?
  15. How to watch US election news live from abroad
  16. Everyone can use Proton VPN’s Chrome and Firefox extensions for free
  17. What is a firewall?
  18. Why Proton VPN doesn’t use RAM-only VPN servers
  19. Why you should use a VPN on your mobile device
  20. Tor over VPN explained
  21. Given smart TV privacy risks, you might be better off with a ‘dumb’ TV
  22. Why expats should use a VPN
  23. How to use SafeSearch for safer browsing
  24. The best AirTag alternative solutions to improve your privacy and security
  25. Proton VPN now offers 5000+ servers worldwide
  26. How to watch UEFA Euro 2024
  27. What are location services and how do they work?
  28. What is AirTag stalking and how to protect against it
  29. 9 ways to fix a ‘Your connection is not private’ error
  30. How to delete your search history
  31. How to flush your DNS
  32. Is Temu legit?
  33. Is TikTok safe?
  34. Spain suspends its block of Telegram
  35. How to stream March Madness with Proton VPN
  36. Open source Zoom alternatives that respect your privacy
  37. What is private DNS, and should you use it with a VPN?
  38. Our predictions for the internet in 2024 – The year of elections
  39. Proton provides free VPN servers in lead up to elections
  40. 8 of the best YouTube alternatives
  41. Is my VPN working?
  42. How to protect your privacy on dating apps
  43. Does a VPN slow down your internet?
  44. What is an evil twin attack, and should they worry you?

2023 43

  1. What is Freenet (now called Hyphanet)?
  2. What is a keylogger?
  3. Google Chrome’s IP Protection is privacy washing
  4. How to change your IP address on Windows
  5. What is WPA3?
  6. Introducing the new Proton VPN Linux app
  7. What is perfect forward secrecy?
  8. What is a zero-day exploit and why are they dangerous?
  9. What is IKEv2?
  10. Is Amazon Alexa spying on you?
  11. What is a VPN kill switch and when should you use one?
  12. What is a guest network? – Why you need one and how to set one up
  13. Can someone see my internet history if we use the same WiFi?
  14. Introducing Proton VPN for Business
  15. What is Tor Browser?
  16. What is a MAC address, and what can it reveal about you?
  17. Proton VPN Reviews
  18. 8 common types of cyberattacks and how to prevent them
  19. What is I2P and how does it work?
  20. What is F-Droid and should you use it?
  21. What are cookies and how are they used?
  22. What is geoblocking, and how does it work?
  23. How to share a VPN connection from Windows or Linux
  24. What is a DNS lookup?
  25. What is a VPN tunnel and how does it work?
  26. Can my VPN see my internet activity?
  27. What is OpenVPN?
  28. What is WireGuard?
  29. The Proton community is fighting censorship in Ethiopia
  30. What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
  31. Free VPNs vs. paid VPNs
  32. The fight against censorship has never been more important
  33. Deutsche Welle and Proton VPN team up to fight censorship
  34. How to block third-party cookies on all browsers
  35. Always stay secure with Advanced kill switch
  36. Introducing the Proton VPN browser extension
  37. Best open source torrent clients in 2024
  38. What is the Great Firewall of China and how does it work?
  39. What is deep packet inspection?
  40. How to unblock Instagram
  41. Does a VPN protect you from hackers?
  42. How do free VPNs make money?
  43. What does a VPN protect you from?

2022 27

  1. Ultimate guide to iPhone security
  2. Do you need a VPN on your iPhone?
  3. Can you be tracked when using a VPN?
  4. 5 reasons to use a VPN for streaming
  5. Best onion sites on the dark web
  6. How to change your IP address on iPhone
  7. Indian government can spy on Indian internet users in real time
  8. Proton VPN now has servers in every EU country
  9. Proton VPN’s roadmap for the first part of 2023
  10. Black Friday 2022 year-end offer: 50% off + six months free (now over)
  11. How to change your Netflix region
  12. What is bandwidth throttling? How to tell if your ISP is limiting your internet
  13. Defeat censorship with Stealth, our new VPN protocol
  14. How to change your IP address for free
  15. We replaced VPN servers in India to keep your data private
  16. Do you need a VPN on your Android phone?
  17. What is malware?
  18. Welcome to the updated Proton VPN
  19. Which VPN protocol is the best?
  20. How to secure online banking with a VPN
  21. For 5th year running, Proton VPN passes external no-logs audit
  22. How to set up port forwarding on various routers
  23. What is internet censorship, and how does it work?
  24. How to bypass internet censorship
  25. What is an IP address?
  26. US data protection: Online habits and data breaches
  27. What is Incognito mode (Private Browsing) and is it really private?

2021 28

  1. What is AES encryption?
  2. What is bloatware and is it a security risk?, product-vpn
  3. How to watch blocked YouTube videos
  4. The ultimate guide to torrenting
  5. OpenVPN vs. WireGuard
  6. What is an SSID?
  7. Proton VPN’s Digital Freedom Index
  8. What is PPTP?
  9. Black Friday 2021: Get up to 50% off Proton VPN Plus with our special year-end offer
  10. WireGuard speed, Proton privacy
  11. How to choose the right VPN
  12. Proton VPN expands to 61 countries!
  13. Why we have a free VPN
  14. Which VPN should I download to defeat censorship?
  15. Increase VPN speeds by up to 400% with VPN Accelerator
  16. Proton VPN’s macOS and iOS apps help bypass censorship
  17. What to look for in a safe VPN download
  18. Do I need a VPN on my phone in the US?
  19. Should I use a VPN? — VPN benefits and limitations
  20. Guide to choosing the best VPN to download for your smart TV
  21. When Myanmar needs Proton VPN the most, Apple stands in the way of human rights
  22. Browse the internet securely with a Cypriot IP address
  23. Why operating system (OS) updates are important
  24. How to update the operating system on your Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, iOS, or Android device
  25. How to get the best VPN speeds
  26. What factors you should consider when looking for the best free VPN service
  27. How to watch the 2025 Australian Open live online
  28. Protect yourself from malware, evade online trackers, and block ads with NetShield Ad-blocker

2020 44

  1. Stream content on your big screen with the Proton VPN Android TV app
  2. When faced with internet censorship, people around the world turn to Proton VPN
  3. You can use Proton VPN on your Chromebook
  4. Proton VPN prevents Apple apps on Big Sur exclusion list from bypassing firewall
  5. Black Friday 2020: up to 50% off new subscriptions, plus early access to Proton Drive
  6. How does a VPN work?
  7. How to watch the US presidential election online
  8. Why using Google VPN is a terrible idea
  9. Proton raises HK$800,000 for freedom in Hong Kong
  10. How to watch the NBA Finals live online
  11. Cyprus received the most votes in our annual server poll
  12. Where should we install our next servers?
  13. We installed new VPN servers in Chile
  14. The Proton VPN network expands to Colombia
  15. Peru is the latest country to join the Proton VPN network
  16. Browse the entire Proton VPN website in your preferred language
  17. Hungary is the newest country to join the Proton VPN network
  18. How to delete TikTok and clear your data
  19. 一起守護香港的自由和民主
  20. Help us defend democracy and freedom in Hong Kong
  21. We are not abandoning Hong Kong
  22. Proton VPN is available in 3 new languages: German, Russian, and Persian
  23. Proton VPN supports Hong Kong’s right to digital freedom
  24. The Patriot Act and your privacy
  25. You can download Proton VPN from F-Droid instead of Google
  26. Proton VPN iOS app now supports the OpenVPN protocol
  27. Introducing Smart Protocol
  28. Malaysia is the 50th country to join the Proton VPN network
  29. Use an IP address from Slovenia on the Proton VPN network
  30. Browse the Internet securely with a Mexican IP address
  31. Argentina is our second country in South America
  32. Another step forward supporting access to information in Asia
  33. We’re expanding our VPN network to help during COVID-19 lockdowns
  34. VPN bypass vulnerability in Apple iOS
  35. The complete guide to online gaming privacy
  36. Use an IP address from the United Arab Emirates on the Proton VPN network
  37. Proton VPN is now available in 6 more languages!
  38. We just added 8 new VPN servers in Turkey!
  39. Why you should set up a VPN on your router (and how to do it)
  40. Amazon Ring and the new for-profit surveillance state
  41. The Proton VPN Android app is now available on GitHub
  42. How to watch Super Bowl LIV live online
  43. OpenVPN is now in beta on iOS
  44. All Proton VPN apps are now open source and audited

2019 46

  1. Introducing our new Android VPN app with OpenVPN support
  2. Vodafone, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media are unlawfully blocking Proton VPN
  3. Statement from Proton VPN regarding CVE-2019-14899
  4. We installed eight new servers in Moldova
  5. Black Friday is here! Get up to 50% off Proton VPN Plus
  6. Lithuania joins the Proton VPN network with eight new servers
  7. Fitness apps are good for your health, but often bad for your privacy
  8. We just activated eight new servers in Greece
  9. Serbia is the 40th country to join the Proton VPN network
  10. We added eight servers in Latvia and Slovakia – our expansion is accelerating!
  11. With four servers in Costa Rica, Proton VPN reaches users in Central America
  12. With P2P law, Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to privacy
  13. Beware of fake apps pretending to be Proton VPN
  14. We added Ukraine to the Proton VPN network!
  15. Release notes for Windows app v1.10
  16. How to watch the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup live online
  17. Browse securely with our new Romania VPN servers!
  18. Essential data security tips for your next trip to China
  19. Eight new Estonia VPN servers just went online!
  20. OpenVPN for Android is now in beta
  21. How to protect your data from your ISP
  22. Five essential online security tips for digital nomads
  23. How to stream Netflix and Hulu safely while traveling
  24. Simple tricks to be more anonymous online
  25. The four factors to consider when selecting a VPN for travel
  26. How to manage your privacy on Google
  27. The results of the second Proton VPN servers poll are in – Mexico gets top place
  28. All the Internet shutdowns of 2019 so far
  29. How to protect your privacy with a second phone number app
  30. Tell us where to install our next servers!
  31. Why should you trust Proton VPN?
  32. How to watch the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest online
  33. Introducing four new VPN servers in Bulgaria!
  34. Proton VPN supports data journalists through the European Journalism Centre
  35. What is HMAC SHA-384? VPN authentication explained
  36. Why HTTPS alone won’t keep you safe on public WiFi
  37. What does the EU’s Article 13 mean for the Internet?
  38. Introducing new VPN servers that work in Russia
  39. Using VPN servers in high-risk countries
  40. Is Tor safe? Learn how secure Tor is
  41. Release Notes for Windows app v1.7
  42. What country is best for VPN privacy?
  43. Proton VPN for iOS v1.1 and macOS v1.4 Release Notes
  44. Proton VPN wins Best VPN awards in multiple categories
  45. The privacy risks of smart speakers like Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, and Google Home
  46. We installed our first new servers of 2019 in Israel!

2018 57

  1. Supporting WireGuard development
  2. Are free VPNs safe to use?
  3. Privacy and the Internet — a reading list
  4. Portugal is the 30th country to join the Proton VPN network!
  5. 2018 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale: Get up to 50% off with two-year plans!
  6. Announcing Proton VPN for iOS – Free and unlimited VPN for iOS
  7. Black Friday scams
  8. How to keep your data secure on vacation
  9. Data dilemmas — the results and our advice
  10. Our newest VPN servers are coming to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg!
  11. Belgium is famous for chocolate, beer, diamonds — and now VPN servers!
  12. We’re partnering with Mozilla to bring online privacy to more people
  13. Secure Core’s architecture coverage is growing!
  14. Which personal data are the most sensitive? Data Dilemmas:
  15. Join Proton VPN iOS Beta Program and be the first to try our iOS VPN app
  16. Is public WiFi safe to use?
  17. It was a long trip, but it was worth it – we just installed VPN servers in New Zealand!
  18. What to do if you are the victim of a data breach
  19. With new servers in Brazil, Proton VPN now offers IP addresses on six continents!
  20. Proton VPN is growing!
  21. With Ireland VPN servers, Proton VPN now offers 25 countries
  22. State censorship is on the rise. Here are six countries where online freedom is under siege
  23. How to block online trackers
  24. Why it is hard (if not impossible) to run a privacy-focused company in the US
  25. Welcome our new VPN servers in Norway
  26. Our Privacy Policy and what it means for you
  27. We installed new servers in India!
  28. What countries are in the 5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, and 14 Eyes agreements?
  29. The Proton VPN network keeps growing – this week we installed servers in South Korea!
  30. What is the VORACLE attack, and why Proton VPN is not vulnerable
  31. 12 mistakes that can get your data hacked – and how to avoid them
  32. We have added a new country to our network – and a new continent!
  33. Assistance and Access Bill 2018: Public comment begins on Australia’s law
  34. We just reached an important milestone – with Finland, we now have VPN servers in 20 countries!
  35. Welcome our new VPN servers in Austria – one more European country you chose
  36. Announcing the winners of the Proton VPN server poll
  37. Get a Polish IP address with our new VPN servers in Poland!
  38. How to keep your IP address private and secure
  39. Welcome our new VPN servers in Czech Republic!
  40. Where should Proton VPN go next? Vote to choose our next server locations!
  41. Join the Proton VPN beta program and be the first to test new features!
  42. You asked us for Denmark VPN servers — they’re now available in Proton VPN!
  43. How to safely watch the Wimbledon 2018 online
  44. Proton VPN turns 1 year old today. Here’s how we are progressing.
  45. Net neutrality rules are now repealed: What it means for you
  46. Italian VPN servers are now available in Proton VPN!
  47. Free VPN for macOS is here! Proton VPN is now available for all macOS users.
  48. How to watch the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle online
  49. Why online privacy matters and how you can protect your data
  50. Российское правительство запрещает приложение для обмена сообщениями через Telegram
  51. Are VPNs legal? A country-by-country guide.
  52. Russian government bans Telegram encrypted messaging app
  53. We have updated our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy to prepare for GDPR
  54. The Proton VPN macOS Beta app is here!
  55. Be the first to try out new features on Proton VPN Android. Join our Android Beta Program!
  56. Proton VPN Android – a free and unlimited Android VPN app
  57. Proton VPN releases free Android VPN app for all users

2017 8

  1. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, Proton VPN is available for 33% off!
  2. New WiFi connection vulnerability discovered. Here’s what you need to know about “KRACK”
  3. We are opening up our free VPN to the general public – now available for download!
  4. Keeping Proton VPN Secure
  5. Proton VPN Free VPN Reviews (list updated 2021)
  6. Three years ago we launched Proton Mail. Today, we’re launching Proton VPN.
  7. Encrypted email provider Proton Mail launches free VPN service to counter increasing online censorship
  8. Understanding the VPN Threat Model