Recently, Microsoft has added a free VPN to some of its Microsoft 365 subscriptions. This VPN has been bundled with Microsoft Defender and is only available to those who have personal or family ...

Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for ...

A monthly security patch has caused VPN connection problems for some Windows 11 users. A monthly security patch has caused VPN connection problems for some Windows 11 users. is a senior editor and ...

Are you sure you're connected to your VPN? Microsoft's latest visual cue aims to help you keep an eye on your status while you browse. Rae Hodge was a senior editor at CNET. She led CNET's coverage of ...

Ian Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so he's always had a connection to the tech world. As an editor at large at CNET, he wrote about Apple, Microsoft, VR, video games and ...

Why it matters: Virtual private networks (VPN) have long been a vital application for millions of people every day, allowing them and their data to stay secure from potential cyber threats or attacks.