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# Privacy journal

Practical VPN advice, privacy explainers and the news that matters.

## [DNS over HTTPS vs VPN: Why Encrypted DNS Is Not a VPN Replacement](https://www.vpnhive.com/blog/dns-over-https-vs-vpn/)

DNS over HTTPS encrypts DNS lookups to a resolver. A VPN can route more traffic through its tunnel. They are not interchangeable switches.

## [Public Wi-Fi, HTTPS and VPNs: A Realistic Travel Threat Model](https://www.vpnhive.com/blog/public-wifi-https-vpn-protection/)

Confirm the hotspot, complete its legitimate login, then connect your VPN. Keep using trusted apps and HTTPS; a VPN cannot make a phishing page genuine.

## [The 2024 Ivanti Incidents: Why Enterprise Gateways Are Not Consumer VPN Apps](https://www.vpnhive.com/blog/ivanti-2024-consumer-vpn-difference/)

The reported Ivanti gateway incidents concerned enterprise products, not a finding that every consumer VPN app was compromised.

## [Incognito vs VPN Privacy: What Each Protects on a Shared Computer](https://www.vpnhive.com/blog/incognito-vs-vpn-privacy/)

Private browsing limits some browser traces after the session ends. A VPN changes the network route. Neither makes a shared computer automatically private.

## [ExpressVPN Review](https://www.vpnhive.com/expressvpn-review/)

ExpressVPN combines its Lightway protocol with apps for the main desktop and mobile platforms. Its Basic, Advanced and Pro tiers have different device limits and extras.

## [Private Internet Access Review](https://www.vpnhive.com/private-internet-access-review/)

Private Internet Access allows unlimited simultaneous devices. It offers OpenVPN and WireGuard, making it a practical option for households with many supported devices.

## [CactusVPN Review](https://www.vpnhive.com/cactusvpn-review/)

CactusVPN combines a VPN and Smart DNS with unlimited device support. Its published pricing includes a renewal-rate commitment for subscriptions kept active and in good standing.

## [Cyberghost Review](https://www.vpnhive.com/cyberghost-review/)

CyberGhost supports seven simultaneous connections and offers a longer refund window on eligible multi-month subscriptions than on its monthly plan.

## [IPVanish Review](https://www.vpnhive.com/ipvanish-review/)

IPVanish's Essential tier offers unlimited simultaneous devices and WireGuard. Higher tiers bundle additional services, so compare the tier as well as the advertised price.

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