Fire Stick
Fire TV Stick 4K Max VPN Setup and Speed Tips
The 4K Max is Amazon's most powerful stick. With the right setup, a VPN barely dents its performance.
VPN Guides
Practical guides to setting up and getting the most from a VPN on Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick and Fire tablets — plus privacy, speed and streaming tips.
Fire TV Cube
How to Set Up a VPN on Fire TV Cube
The Fire TV Cube has more power and a wired port than a Fire Stick, which makes it a great VPN device....
Fire Tablet
How to Use a VPN on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Fire tablets travel everywhere — cafés, trains, hotels. Here's how to set up a VPN on one and keep it protected on...
Privacy & Security
How to Check Your VPN Is Working: DNS and IP Leak Test Guide
A connected VPN isn't always a working VPN. These quick tests confirm your traffic is really going through the tunnel.
Privacy & Security
What Is a VPN Kill Switch and Do You Need One?
If your VPN drops for a second, a kill switch stops your traffic leaking outside the tunnel. Here's when that matters.
Privacy & Security
VPN Protocols Explained: WireGuard vs OpenVPN vs IKEv2
Protocols decide how your VPN tunnel is built. Here's how the three main ones compare and when to switch.
Streaming Speed
How to Choose the Best VPN Server Location for Streaming
The server you pick decides your speed and what websites see. Here's how to choose sensibly.
Fire TV Setup
How to Speed Up a VPN on Fire TV: 9 Practical Tips
A VPN always adds a little overhead, but it shouldn't ruin your stream. These nine tips keep the slowdown to a minimum.
Buying Guide
Free vs Paid VPN: What You Really Give Up With a Free VPN
Free VPNs have to make money somehow. Here's what the trade-offs look like, and how to choose a VPN you can trust.
Buying Guide
Lifetime VPN vs Monthly Subscription: Which Is Better Value?
One payment or a monthly bill? We break down the cost, the trade-offs and the questions to ask before you choose.
Privacy & Security
How to Stay Safe on Public and Hotel Wi-Fi With Your Fire Stick
Hotel, dorm and rental Wi-Fi is convenient but shared with strangers. Here's how to connect your Fire Stick safely.
Privacy & Security
Is Your ISP Throttling Your Streams? How to Tell and What to Do
If streams slow down at the same time every evening, your provider may be slowing video traffic. Here's how to check and...