VPN tool
[ˈviː piː ˈɛn ˈtuːl]
nounpl: VPN tools
ferramenta VPN
1. A software application or service that creates a secure, encrypted connection between a user's device and a remote server, masking the user's IP address and encrypting internet traffic
I use a VPN tool to protect my online privacy when browsing on public Wi-Fi networks.
Uso uma ferramenta VPN para proteger minha privacidade online ao navegar em redes Wi-Fi públicas.
2. Software designed to establish a Virtual Private Network for secure remote access to company resources or circumventing geographic restrictions
The company provided employees with a VPN tool to safely access internal files from home.
A empresa forneceu aos funcionários uma ferramenta VPN para acessar com segurança arquivos internos de casa.
VPN tools have become increasingly important in Brazil and Portugal due to content geo-blocking and privacy concerns. In the USA, they are widely used for both security and accessing region-restricted content. The term is universally recognized in tech communities globally, with minimal localization needed.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hide your IP with a VPN tool
use a VPN tool to stay anonymous online
encrypt your connection with a VPN tool
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