How to Use VPN in a Sentence

VPN

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  • Shapiro advises people use a virtual private network, or VPN, for protection.
    — Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
  • But the majority of the panel upheld the VPN fine — with one justice opposing unless users are shown to be using X to commit crimes.
    — David Biller and Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
  • The platforms are now only available to Russians via VPN.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Here are some recent stats from Atlas VPN, which reviewed some of the most popular shopping apps.
    — Kim Komando, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2023
  • That allows the footage to be seen outside the country and by Australian users who use a virtual private network (VPN) to change their online location.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 13 May 2024
  • Norton 360 is a collection of privacy management tools, including a VPN, antivirus, and dark web monitor.
    — Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Wisniewski generally does not use an extra layer of security called a VPN, although your company might require it.
    — Shira Ovide, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2023
  • And that off-the-shelf technology can be used to siphon personal data, login details and other key information from devices, web browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, and popular applications such as VPN, Grobman said.
    — Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
  • One effective solution is the use of a virtual private network (VPN), which enables remote workers to securely access company networks and systems when handling sensitive data.
    — Solomon Amar, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Some Senegalese social media users had earlier circumvented the restriction through the use of a virtual private network (VPN), a secure server that allows access to public networks while internet connections remain anonymous and encrypted.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN, 5 June 2023
  • Endpoint protection everywhere Having a virtual private network (VPN) is another important security solution for business leaders.
    — Chintan Patel, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023

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