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VPN - Simply Explained

November 10, 2026 · 15 min

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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 Is
  • How the Encrypted Tunnel Works
  • The Moments Where a VPN Actually Helps
  • What a VPN Won't Do for You
  • Why Free VPNs Usually Cost More Than They Save
  • The Work VPN and Microsoft 365
  • Azure's VPN Tools in Plain English
  • The Quiet Shift Away From VPNs
  • Mistakes, Limits, and One Question for You

Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.

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