Whether you are new to Traveling or have been on the road for months on end, every traveler needs a kit full of trusted tools. It can be anywhere from extra toilet paper, a backup hard drive for pictures, or anything else that is useful while traveling. Have you considered adding a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to your travel checklist? When you travel abroad, chances are you will encounter a geo-restriction while surfing the web. Even if you are trying to access services you typically use at home, your location may prevent you from using them. Geo-restrictions can be frustrating for travelers. Luckily for you, there are simple ways around them that are secure and reliable. The best one is a VPN. What is a Geo-Restriction? If you tried using the BBC iPlayer streaming service without living in the United Kingdom, you would be denied access. The video you wanted to load would have a message saying that due to your region, you are unable to view the content. When you are locked out of content because of your location, that is a geo-restriction. How Do Geo-Restrictions Work? Each device that connects to a network has an IP (Internet Protocol) […]

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