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We write about privacy, VPN ownership, and internet freedom. Including the parts that make us look smaller.

Latest · INDUSTRY

iCloud Private Relay Is Leaking Real IP Addresses. Here Is How the Bypass Works

Researchers found three WebKit features that skip the proxy entirely and send traffic straight from your device — exposing your real IP address even with Private Relay on. No user interaction required. Here is what leaked, what it means, and what actually holds.

August 2026 · 9 min read

OWNERSHIP

Who Owns Your VPN? The Complete 2026 Guide

Two corporate groups now control most of the VPN market — and most of the review sites recommending them. Here is the documented ownership map, and what it means for your privacy.

March 2026 · 12 min read

EDUCATION

Do You Actually Need a VPN? An Honest Answer From a VPN Company

Most VPN marketing overstates the case. We are a VPN company telling you when you probably do not need one — and when you genuinely do.

March 2026 · 9 min read

EDUCATION

What Your ISP Can Actually See — With and Without a VPN

Your ISP sees more than most people realize — and less than VPN marketing suggests. Here is the accurate breakdown, including what HTTPS already protects.

March 2026 · 8 min read

INDUSTRY

‘Military-Grade Encryption’ and 4 Other VPN Marketing Claims That Mean Nothing

AES-256 is the baseline encryption standard used by every reputable VPN, your iPhone, and the US military. It is not a differentiator. Here are four more claims that sound impressive and say nothing.

March 2026 · 7 min read

PRACTICAL

The Complete iPhone Privacy Guide: What Apple Protects and What It Doesn’t

Apple’s privacy features are real — but they have limits most iPhone users don’t know about. Here’s exactly what iOS protects, what it doesn’t, and what to do about the gaps.

March 2026 · 14 min read

FREEDOM

Internet Censorship in 2026: Where a VPN Is Not Optional

Hundreds of millions of people live behind internet censorship systems that block, filter, and surveil. Here is what those systems actually do — and what a VPN can and cannot do against them.

March 2026 · 11 min read

EDUCATION

What “No-Logs” Actually Means — And Why Most VPNs Define It Differently

Every VPN claims a no-logs policy. The definitions vary so widely the phrase has nearly lost meaning. Here is what to actually ask — and how to evaluate the answers.

March 2026 · 10 min read

PRACTICAL

How to Choose a VPN You Can Actually Trust: A 10-Point Checklist

Most VPN review sites are owned by the companies they review. This checklist lets you evaluate any VPN yourself — including PlanckVPN — without relying on anyone else’s recommendation.

March 2026 · 13 min read

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