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Utsav Rai
Co-Founder & CTO, SafePassVpn
Utsav co-founded SafePassVpn in 2024 and leads its engineering: the Android app, the VPN server network, and the account and billing systems. He writes about how VPNs work, online privacy, and getting the most out of SafePassVpn.
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LatestOctober 31, 2026
VPN for Streaming in 2026: Private, Smooth Streaming on Wi-Fi and Mobile Data
How a VPN helps when you stream on public Wi-Fi and mobile data, what it can't do, how much data video uses, and how to avoid buffering.
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October 31, 2026
SBI Data Leak 2026: What Was Exposed and What to Do Now
SBI confirmed that personal details of 3,897 customers were found in a data set online. What was exposed, what wasn't, and the steps to take if you bank with SBI.
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October 31, 2026
Data Leaks in 2026: Recent Breaches and What to Do
Recent data leaks at SBI, Capcom and Burger King Japan: what was exposed, what wasn't, and the steps to take after any data leak.
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October 29, 2026
How to Change or Hide Your IP Address (6 Ways)
Six ways to change or hide your IP address, compared: VPN, a new network, restarting your router, Tor, a proxy and your provider, with steps for phones and computers.
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October 29, 2026
VPN Keeps Disconnecting on Android? 8 Fixes That Work
Why a VPN drops on Android and how to stop it: battery settings, background data, Always-on VPN, Private DNS and other VPN apps, with brand-specific settings.
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October 29, 2026
Always-on VPN on Android: How to Turn It On
Turn on Android's Always-on VPN and Block connections without VPN, and what to do if the switch is missing or greyed out.
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October 29, 2026
Private DNS on Android: What It Is and How to Set It Up
Where to find Private DNS on Pixel, Samsung and Vivo phones, which hostname to use, and how it works with a VPN.
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October 28, 2026
What Is a VPN? How It Works and Whether You Need One
A plain-English guide to VPNs: how they encrypt your connection, what they do and don't protect, free vs paid, and how to choose one you can trust.
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May 7, 2026
Introducing Split Tunneling — Choose Which Apps Use the VPN
SafePassVPN's new Split Tunneling feature lets you decide exactly which apps route through the VPN and which connect directly — giving you speed and control without giving up privacy.
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January 21, 2026
Free VPN for Android with Daily Free Data
A free VPN for Android with a daily data allowance, modern encryption, and no activity logs. No account needed. Rated 4.2★ on Google Play.
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January 2, 2026
Using Social and Creative Apps Securely While Travelling
How to keep apps like TikTok and CapCut private and secure on hotel, airport and public Wi-Fi when you travel, with SafePassVpn.
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