The primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is to enhance your online privacy and security. It should do this without slowing your Internet too noticeably. Performing a VPN test or two can help you ensure that it’s up to the mark.

VPN privacy test

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns a unique IP address to your router, the device that connects the computers, phones, and tablets in your house to the Internet. Every device in your home that connects through that router uses its IP address on the Internet. The IP address is allocated from a pool of addresses your ISP controls, so it can change from time to time, but it probably doesn’t change very often.