Based on over a decade of experience in the industry, these are the most common questions we're asked about VPNs. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks.

Windows had a free VPN hiding all along.

With the correct setup, a VPN can be a highly secure and flexible way of talking to remote machines with a minimum of fuss and bluster. You can run your own VPN server at home without much trouble.

Windows is the de facto operating system, which means there are a lot of VPN options available for you. But not all of these options are great, or even safe. These VPNs are safe and effective—and one ...