If you’re planning on traveling abroad this summer, it might be a good idea to use a VPN when browsing the web. In this bonus episode, staff writer Max Eddy explains what they are, and why they’re beneficial when you’re far from home (and sometimes when you’re not far, too).

What we recommend:

Top pick: Mullvad
Best VPN for Travel: IVPN
Good free VPNs: ProtonVPN doesn’t limit your data but does limit your locations. TunnelBear limits your data but not your locations.
Best password managers: 1Password and Bitwarden.

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