What Is Anycast DNS? A Practical Guide
DNS is the system that translates domain names such as privateinternetaccess.com into the IP addresses that computers and web servers rely on to find and communicate with each other. The…
Online Privacy
Third Deloitte Audit Highlights PIA’s Transparency Commitment
For more than a decade, we’ve treated privacy as something that should be proven, not declared. That’s why PIA continues to invite outside experts to examine how our systems are…
Hinge vs. Tinder: Which App Is Better for Online Dating?
Hinge and Tinder are two of the most popular dating apps out there. But just like any online platform, using them involves sharing personal information, from your profile and photos…
Can My ISP See That I’m Using a VPN?
Your internet service provider (ISP) can see a lot more than you might think: from the websites you visit to the apps you use. It might use that data to…
What Is a P2P VPN and How Does It Work?
Most VPNs route your traffic through a network of company-operated and maintained servers. A P2P VPN works differently, operating on a peer-to-peer network where each device can act as both…
How to Reset Your Apple Watch to Factory Settings
If your Apple Watch has been acting up with buggy performance, syncing delays, or unresponsive apps, it might be time for a reset. Resetting your Apple Watch can resolve a…
Tor vs. VPN: What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Use?
Tor and VPNs both encrypt your internet traffic to increase your privacy online, but they work in very different ways and come with their own pros and cons. Tor (The…
ChatGPT and Privacy: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
You’ve probably caught wind of some concerning headlines about ChatGPT – like how it keeps your deleted chats or how some users accidentally get responses meant for someone else. Before…
What Is End-to-End Encryption?
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a method of securing data in transit so that only the sender and the intended recipient can read it. No one in between, like internet service…
What Is a VPN Tunnel and How Does It Work?
What powers the privacy magic behind a VPN? The answer lies in a core concept known as a VPN tunnel. This guide explains what a VPN tunnel is, what it’s…