The OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols are available in most popular VPNs, but what makes them different, and which one should you use? We explain what they do and help you decide which is best for you.

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Update on September 30, 2024: This VPN guide is out of date. Instead, check out TechCrunch skeptics’ guide to VPNs that can help you decide if a VPN is right for you, including how to set up your own ...

In the VPN industry, a big selling point of any product is the type of security protocol(s) it supports. Far from there being one dominant, standardized protocol at a time, new and old ones are ...

WireGuard is a new type of VPN that aims to be simpler to set up and maintain than current VPNs and to offer a higher degree of security. The software is free and open source—it’s licensed GPLv2, the ...

WireGuard didn’t just enter the VPN scene quietly; it kicked the door down. With blazing-fast speeds and a codebase that’s 100x leaner than OpenVPN, it has quickly become the protocol of choice for ...

The WireGuard VPN project announced a major milestone for its Windows users today—an all-new, kernel-mode implementation of the VPN protocol called WireGuardNT. The new implementation allows for ...

Digital privacy and security is a dynamic sector that constantly evolves to keep up with new online threats and technologies. The best VPN services, for instance, regularly add new features to offer ...