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Doris Muthuri

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Doris was a tech writer and a cybersecurity researcher for vpnMentor. She is enthusiastic about educating people about their rights to online freedom and provides actionable ways to protect their data.

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Different Types of VPNs and When to Use Them
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Doris Muthuri

Different Types of VPNs and When to Use Them

Not every VPN operates the same. There are different VPN categories to choose from, and it’s important to choose the right one for your needs. Each type has specific tasks that it performs best with and using the wrong VPN type can lead to slower speeds, weaker security, and limited