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Residential Proxy vs VPN: Which Is Right for You?

Key takeaways:

  • A residential proxy provides a householdIP address to conceal your identity, whereas residential VPN does the same but it adds an additional layer of encryption to all your traffic.
  • Residential proxy can be configured to adjust its applicability and also provide better speed, but VPN is easier to use and ensures a higher level of security.
  • Residential VPN is easier to use, therefore, it is better for privacy, streaming, and public Wi-Fi protection, while residential proxy fits best for automation, scraping, and geo-targeting.

    • Choosing between a residential proxy and a VPN might seem like a headache. But it doesn’t have to be. Knowing their key differences and use cases will bring out the optimal choice for your needs.

    Although both residential proxies and VPNs help to hide your IP address which results in the ability to bypass restrictions, such as unblocking your IP or accessing geo-restricted content, they are meant to achieve slightly different goals.

    Aligning your needs with those goals is what will help you make your pick.

    Rasa Sosnovskytė
    VPN Guides & Tutorials

    9 min read

    How to Install a VPN on a Router (Step-by-Step Guide)

    Once you get a quality VPN service, you want to use it everywhere - on your smartphone, laptop, TV, console, and all other devices. In such cases, it might be easier to install a VPN on your router than on each device separately.

    The configuration varies by router model, but all newer ones support VPN clients. Once you set up a VPN on your router, all devices (even those that might not support it natively) are protected. If you're at least a bit tech-savvy, the instructions below shouldn't be too hard to follow.

    Key takeaways:

  • Routers that can run VPNs ensure ease of use, compatibility, and comprehensive VPN features for your network.
  • Pre-configured, VPN-ready, and flashable routers are the main types that support VPNs.
  • Be sure to check your router's compatibility before purchasing a VPN and setting it up.
  • VPN-ready routers require entering VPN credentials in the router's admin panel. Flashing a router involves installing third-party software, which is significantly more complicated.

    • Guoda Šulcaitė
    VPN Guides & Tutorials
    Networking & Internet Basics

    3 min read

    What Is WireGuard? A Faster, Safer VPN Protocol Explained

    Key takeaways:

  • WireGuard VPN is a modern, fast, and simple VPN protocol that outperforms many older systems.
  • It uses modern cryptography, small code, and has an easy setup process, which makes it secure and easy to audit.
  • WireGuard is a great option for those who don’t need all the fancy features of older VPN versions and are looking for a faster, streamlined VPN version.

    • VPN protocols matter because they shape how your data moves through a VPN tunnel, how fast it goes, and how safe it stays. WireGuard is a modern alternative to OpenVPN and IKEv2.

    Here we will explain what WireGuard is and why WireGuard VPN stands out. You’ll learn about its simplicity, speed, and why people often choose this protocol over others. We’ll also guide you through using it with CometVPN.

    Guoda Šulcaitė
    VPN Guides & Tutorials

    11 min read

    VPN Test: How to Check if Your VPN is Working

    Today, a VPN (virtual private network) is definitely one of the best ways to safeguard your privacy online. To be able to do so, however, a VPN should first work properly. With companies and governments strengthening surveillance practices, and cyber threats growing fast in 2026, one of the things you must do is to test your VPN connection.

    As long as your VPN only looks functioning while it is actually not, there’s a risk of exposing your data and sensitive information without you even realizing it.

    With a strong commitment to privacy and transparency, CometVPN works with a mission to make sure that your browsing remains properly secured. But even the best technologies need verification – and that’s where VPN testing comes into the scene.

    In this post, we’ll walk you through the main methods of testing your VPN. By the end, you’ll have a clear grasp of what a VPN test is, how to run it properly, and how to sleep easily knowing your personal data is protected 24/7.

    Rasa Sosnovskytė