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How To Use a VPN: Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Private Networks

I used ExpressVPN to demonstrate how to connect to a virtual private network, which encrypts your online activity and masks your IP address so you can’t be tracked online. You can find the VPNs mentioned in this video linked below ExpressVPN NordVPN Standard – 1-Year *CNET may get a commission on these offers 0:00 Intro…

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6 months ago

October 11, 2025

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I used ExpressVPN to demonstrate how to connect to a virtual private network, which encrypts your online activity and masks your IP address so you can’t be tracked online.

You can find the VPNs mentioned in this video linked below
ExpressVPN
NordVPN Standard – 1-Year
*CNET may get a commission on these offers

0:00 Intro
0:24 Install a VPN
0:35 ExpressVPN
1:02 Select a VPN Server
1:15 Conneting to a VPN
1:41 VPN Kill Switch
2:00 Accessing Region Locked Content
2:27 VPNs for Gaming
2:36 VPNs on Multiple Devices
2:47 VPN Browser Extensions
2:59 Advanced Protection and Privacy Features
3:16 Protocol Settings
3:32 Specialty Servers
4:34 VPN Pricing

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18 Comments

@Mahdiazizi-n4z

October 11, 2025 at 10:09 am

🎉😢

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@zulubob5824

October 11, 2025 at 10:09 am

Needed info!

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@jytan740

October 11, 2025 at 10:16 am

ppl mainly use vpn to bypass certain isp blocking

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@barrydraper

October 11, 2025 at 10:20 am

I switched to ExpressVPN about 3 years ago. NO Regrets! It’s exceptional.

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@panagiotismatziounis4778

October 11, 2025 at 10:25 am

In Egypt , when connected to a VPN , you have zero internet. Provider cuts off internet. Is there any way around this ?

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- @Aragorn7884
  
  October 11, 2025 at 11:47 am
  
  Tor maybe 🤷
  
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- @timtampa
  
  October 12, 2025 at 10:31 am
  
  Maybe try secure SSH or different VPN protocols on a different port?
  
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@likemike23

October 11, 2025 at 10:36 am

I utilize VPN Unlimited by KeepSolid via Lifetime subscription service in FL, US by IKe2 encrypted connection. Sometimes, before the application releases an update, it acts up for me with disconnection 😢 But it’s still worth it for me on all my devices except my TVs, for streaming content is limited . I am able to bypass certain channels by switching my local streaming VPN: a hassle & a blessing 😂🙏🏼

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@Aragorn7884

October 11, 2025 at 11:47 am

Opera and Tor?

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@krishnansrinivasan830

October 11, 2025 at 12:29 pm

Awesome & Thanks 🙂

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@hotdavesweet

October 11, 2025 at 1:55 pm

Thank u, I already have VPH…I mean VPN

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@Marco-ce8kr

October 11, 2025 at 8:14 pm

What do I have to install in my iphone: the extension or just download the VPN or is there another option?

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- @CNET
  
  October 12, 2025 at 1:01 am
  
  You can download a VPN app on your phone. Check the links in the description for recommended VPNS
  
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- @timtampa
  
  October 12, 2025 at 10:32 am
  
  You can install a number of different VPN service applications on your phone. However, just remember that an iPhone does not allow split tunneling so it’s all or nothing. For example, on a computer or Android phone you can selectively allow certain apps or websites to function around the VPN while securing other websites or apps through the VPN. This is useful as some store apps do not allow you to use a VPN and will actually block services, so on the iPhone you will be constantly turning the VPN off and on to use certain services.
  
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@Who_Said_Its_Animal

October 11, 2025 at 8:40 pm

the Jude own 8 VPN companies so privatish 😂

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@felixlersha

October 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm

Using a VPN to access geo locked video content sounds great in theory but so many sites like streaming services automatically block you if they identify you are a using a VPN IP.

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@timtampa

October 12, 2025 at 10:30 am

A surprisingly thorough VPN video, even from CNET who has lost their magic over the years.
Two areas of improvement:
Don’t don’t show private IP addresses when referring to public ones.
Mention how a home router could be used as a VPN client, or even a VPN server to connect to if you’re somewhere such as a public Wi-Fi connection and want to be more private.

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@CHRIS-ELID

October 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Or use Qubes OS

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I Was in AWE of This Techie Art Exhibit (Ministry of Awe)

Scott Stein takes you inside the Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s immersive six story art experience. Go on a journey with him as he explores how technology and art meet in this space. Hear from the founders of Spatial Pixel, who explain what inspires them to combine AI with this physical art experience. 0:00 Entering the…

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Apple at 50: Sharing Our Biggest Apple Memories

With Apple turning 50 this week, Bridget Carey goes down memory lane with her CNET teammates on what it was like to cover the iconic company and how the products shaped our lives. Read more on CNET.com Apple’s 50-Year Legacy of Product Innovation, Through CNET’s Lens 0:15 CNET reporters share their favorite Apple memories 0:22…

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With Apple turning 50 this week, Bridget Carey goes down memory lane with her CNET teammates on what it was like to cover the iconic company and how the products shaped our lives.

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0:15 CNET reporters share their favorite Apple memories
0:22 Bridget Carey’s start with Apple
0:39 iMac G3
0:48 Jeff Carlson learns newspaper layout and Page Maker on a Mac
0:56 Aldus PageMaker
1:02 Transporting a Mac Classic across campus on a bike
1:15 Scott Stein takes a PowerBook 145 to college
1:46 Abrar Al-Heeti’s favorite gadget is the iPod Nano (3rd Gen)
2:05 Faith Chihil bought an iPod with a click wheel in 2021 and uses it today
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3:00 Vanessa Hand Orellana stands in line for iPhone 3s
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3:56 Bridget Carey starts her job at CNET in 2011
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