PrivadoVPN on Chrome (2026): The Web Proxy Extension and Its Limits
PrivadoVPN’s Chrome extension is a browser proxy. Here is what it covers, the setup and when the desktop app is better.
How-To Guides
Step-by-step VPN tutorials for beginners: setup, troubleshooting, and getting the most out of your VPN. Clear instructions with screenshots — no technical background needed.
PrivadoVPN on Mac (2026): Setup, Features and the Free Plan
PrivadoVPN’s Mac app carries its core features and a free plan. Here is the setup and what to check.
TunnelBear on Firestick (2026): No Fire TV App, Sideloading and Alternatives
TunnelBear has no Fire TV app. Here is when sideloading works, the steps and the alternatives.
PIA on Nvidia Shield and Android TV (2026): Setup, Split Tunnelling and Settings
PIA’s Android TV app runs well on the Shield. Here is the setup, the settings and the split tunnelling question.
TorGuard on a Router (2026): The OpenWrt App, DD-WRT and pfSense
TorGuard has its own OpenWrt app, which makes router setup easy. Here is how it works and the other firmware routes.
PrivadoVPN on Android (2026): Kill Switch, Split Tunnelling and the Free Plan
PrivadoVPN’s Android app covers the essentials and has a usable free plan. Here is the setup and what to know.
Astrill on a Router (2026): DD-WRT, Tomato, Merlin and the OpenWrt Gap
Astrill supports three router firmwares, and OpenWrt is not one of them. Here is the supported route and what OpenWrt owners can do.
Astrill on Linux (2026): The Client, Manual OpenVPN and the Trade-Offs
Astrill runs on Linux through its client or manual OpenVPN. Here is each route, what you lose, and what to test.
Astrill on Windows (2026): App Guard, Smart Mode and StealthVPN
The Windows client is Astrill’s best, with one protocol catch. Here is the setup and what each feature does.
Astrill on Mac (2026): Website Client, App Store Version and App Guard
Astrill reaches the Mac two ways, with a catch for App Store purchases. Here is the setup and what to check.