Gaming

Both are true, depending entirely on the situation. A VPN adds a processing and routing step to every packet your device sends, which usually adds some latency, but in a specific and fairly common scenario, it can actually reduce it. Here’s how to tell which one applies to you. Why a VPN usually adds latency […]

It’s a fair worry, since game publishers do actively watch for suspicious network behavior, and VPN use can occasionally look suspicious even when there’s nothing wrong going on. The honest answer is: it’s uncommon, but it does happen, and it depends heavily on the specific game and why you’re using a VPN. Why publishers care