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Prepper Resolution #8: Use a VPN

What is a VPN?

A VPN, which stands for virtual private network, is an encrypted network between one or many machines (clients) and a server.  It is “virtual” in the sense that it is not a direct physical or WiFi based network.  The machines securely connect over an internet connection and define an entirely new set of internal IP addresses by which they communicate.  This provides a private network which cannot be snooped on, even by the client’s internet service provider (ISP).  It is one of the best network security mechanisms available.

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