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Quick, dictionary-style definitions of common VPN terms. Each entry has a one-line answer, a paragraph of context, and a link to the deeper explainer if you want it.

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πŸŽͺ The 8 Terms

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01. VPN Tunneling

The technique of wrapping your traffic in an encrypted "tunnel" between your device and a VPN server.

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02. Encryption

Mathematically scrambling data so it looks like noise to anyone without the decryption key.

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03. No-Logs Policy

A commitment by a VPN provider not to retain records of user activity. Verifiable through audit.

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04. Kill Switch

A safety net that blocks all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops.

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05. Split Tunneling

Routing some apps through the VPN tunnel and others outside it.

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06. DNS

The system that translates "example.com" into a server IP address.

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07. IP Address

A numeric identifier assigned to every device on a network.

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08. WebRTC

A browser feature for peer-to-peer real-time communication that can leak your real IP.

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πŸŽͺ Related Reading

πŸ“š Basics β†’

For full conceptual articles, not just definitions.

⚑ Protocols β†’

Technical deep-dives on the under-the-hood stuff.

πŸ”’ Security β†’

What VPNs are actually built to protect against.

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