NymVPN has released a huge iOS update adding Mixnet Tuning, Server Families, and app icon disguises — but some questions remain around the scale of some improvements
 NymVPN has released a huge iOS update adding Mixnet Tuning, Server Families, and app icon disguises — but some questions remain around the scale of some improvements

NymVPN, the VPN app from mixnet developer Nym Technologies, has gotten a major update to its iOS app, adding major connectivity and convenience features

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IPVanish just made OpenVPN almost three times faster on Windows — but there’s a catch
 IPVanish just made OpenVPN almost three times faster on Windows — but there’s a catch

IPVanish has added OpenVPN Data Channel Offload to its Windows app. Internal tests claim downloads up to 196% faster, but the feature can’t be used with Scramble.

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No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery
 No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery

Always switching your VPN off to save your charge? New independent testing from West Coast Labs shows that notorious smartphone battery drain is mostly a myth, with NordVPN consuming under 2% of your daily battery life.

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NordVPN is now part of Mastercard’s lifestyle perks — find out if you are eligible
 NordVPN is now part of Mastercard’s lifestyle perks — find out if you are eligible

Mastercard cardholders can now sign up for a NordVPN subscription without paying a penny. Here’s all you need to know.

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Proton VPN brings official one-click installs to the Linux Snap Store — but some features are still missing

Proton VPN just dropped its first official app on the Linux Snap Store. While it boasts easy one-click installation and a verified publisher badge, users will have to wait for split tunneling, the Stealth protocol, and ARM support.

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Make sure the whole family can stream Spain vs Belgium securely from anywhere with this VPN — it’s cheaper than NordVPN, Proton, and more
 Make sure the whole family can stream Spain vs Belgium securely from anywhere with this VPN — it’s cheaper than NordVPN, Proton, and more

Wherever you are, get the best viewing of the World Cup 2026 for less

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NordVPN expands scam text protection to all Android users worldwide
 NordVPN expands scam text protection to all Android users worldwide

NordVPN has rolled out Message Protection to Android users worldwide, screening incoming SMS for scams and joining Call Protection in one unified screen.

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214 distinct server locations, 113 countries — Inside ExpressVPN’s biggest network yet, but there’s a catch
 214 distinct server locations, 113 countries — Inside ExpressVPN’s biggest network yet, but there’s a catch

ExpressVPN has expanded to 214 server locations across 113 countries. Here’s what’s new, why that isn’t 214 cities, and how to switch to the new spots.

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AdGuard VPN hits the Microsoft Store, and installing it just got a lot simpler
 AdGuard VPN hits the Microsoft Store, and installing it just got a lot simpler

AdGuard VPN is now on the Microsoft Store, giving Windows users a faster install and automatic updates. It’s the same app, and the standalone installer stays available.

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Faster and further reaching — NordVPN quietly brings its obfuscated servers to its in-house censorship-resistant protocol
 Faster and further reaching — NordVPN quietly brings its obfuscated servers to its in-house censorship-resistant protocol

NordVPN has moved its obfuscated servers onto the NordWhisper protocol, dropping OpenVPN to give users better speeds and access to more server locations.

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