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VPN - Simply Explained

November 10, 2026·15 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The VPN app you installed is doing less than you think. It builds an encrypted tunnel between your device and a server somewhere else, then quietly sends your traffic through it, so the sites you visit see that server's address instead of yours.In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn:What a VPN Actually IsHow the Encrypted Tunnel WorksThe Moments Where a VPN Actually HelpsWhat a VPN Won't Do for YouWhy Free VPNs Usually Cost More Than They SaveThe Work VPN and Microsoft 365Azure's VPN Tools in Plain EnglishThe Quiet Shift Away From VPNsMistakes, Limits, and One Question for YouSimply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-microsoft-365-azure-cloud-power-platform-ai--6704921/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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