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Guides and Findings

How the tests work, what their results mean, and what we find when we run them. Every guide points back at the tool that measures the thing it describes.

September 3, 2026

VPN Leaks Explained: Every Type of Leak and How to Detect Them

A leaking VPN looks exactly like a working one: the icon is green, the app says protected, and your real address is escaping anyway. The seven categories, and how to catch each.

September 3, 2026

How to Test If Your VPN Is Actually Working in 2026: The Complete Guide

Six independent tests, in the order that finds problems fastest, and what each failure actually means. About fifteen minutes end to end, all of it in the browser.

March 31, 2026

Is Your VPN Actually Working? 7 Things to Check Right Now

Most people turn on their VPN and assume they're protected. They're not checking. They're trusting. And that trust is often misplaced. VPNs can fail silently — leaking your real IP address, exposing your DNS…