Editorial

Articles by CyberCat Team

Guides from the CyberCat team on VPNs, online privacy, and staying safe on public networks.

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Education7 min

Browser VPN vs Device VPN: Is a VPN Extension Enough?

Firefox's free built-in VPN now has unlimited data until January 31, 2027. Here's what a browser VPN or VPN extension covers, what a device VPN adds, and how to pick the right one.

By CyberCat TeamNovember 12, 2026
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Education8 min

What is Net Neutrality? Debate & Status in 2026

Net neutrality means your ISP treats all web traffic equally. Here's the definition, the debate, where the law stands in 2026, and how CyberCat VPN helps at the device level.

By CyberCat TeamNovember 11, 2026
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Education2 min

How to Tell if Your ISP is Throttling You

Streaming suddenly slowing down? Gaming lag spiking at peak hours? Your ISP may be the culprit. Here's how to find out — and what to do about it.

By CyberCat TeamJuly 20, 2026
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Education1 min

VPN vs Proxy — What's the Actual Difference?

Both route your traffic through a third-party server, but they work very differently and offer very different levels of protection. Here's what you actually need to know.

By CyberCat TeamJuly 18, 2026
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Privacy3 min

Which Countries Have the Best Privacy Laws?

The country a VPN provider operates from determines which laws apply to it. Here's how jurisdictions compare, what the 14 Eyes are, and what matters even more.

By CyberCat TeamJuly 15, 2026
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Education4 min

What is a VPN? The Complete Beginner's Guide

A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a secure server, so your ISP and others on your network can't read it. Here's how it works and when to use one.

By CyberCat TeamJuly 10, 2026
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Privacy4 min

ISP Throttling Study: How Often Streaming Gets Slowed

43% of the connections we tested were slower on streaming services than on general browsing. Here's what we measured, when it happened, and how to test your own line.

By CyberCat TeamJuly 8, 2026
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Security2 min

How to Detect and Fix DNS Leaks

A DNS leak can expose your browsing history even when you're connected to a VPN. Here's how to find and fix them.

By CyberCat TeamJuly 5, 2026
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Tips2 min

5 Times You Need a VPN (and Didn't Know It)

From public Wi-Fi to ISP throttling — five everyday situations where a VPN quietly protects you.

By CyberCat TeamJune 28, 2026
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Privacy2 min

What Your ISP Can See Without a VPN

Your Internet Service Provider has a front-row seat to everything you do online. Here's exactly what they see — and how to stop it.

By CyberCat TeamJune 20, 2026