VPNs (stands for virtual private network) is a software that you can acquire to have a more safe internet experience. It helps its user by securing their network, prevent hackers, shield your searches, among other things. VPNs also help with things like watching netflix or hulu, protects you from dangerous websites, hides your location, etc. When getting a VPN, you can get it for multiple devices like computers (windows or mac), phones (android or iphone), or your ipad.