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Setting up a virtual private network (VPN) on your router has become more accessible as more models on the market that already come with VPNs preinstalled. By configuring and enabling a VPN router, you can protect all devices connected to it simultaneously. This is important as censorship and privacy concerns continue to grow worldwide. VPN adoption rates are surging -- and they have become crucial privacy tools. As VPNs encrypt your online communication and mask your IP address, they also allow you to avoid geolocation blocks and appear to be from another location, opening access to streaming content and services typically available only in other regions.
In ZDNET's latest update, we updated our guide with the latest news in the VPN space and refreshed our FAQs, answering more of your most common questions. We also removed ExpressVPN's Aircove, which, while it remains a great VPN router, is out of stock online. Our replacement choice is the Synology RT6600ax. In addition, we added the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 as an alternative pick.
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