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Stories from across the site that focus on VPN limitations.
What is Windows’ Global Device Identifier and Can It Be Blocked?
Explore how Windows uses a persistent Global Device Identifier that VPNs can't mask, how it affects privacy, and what solutions like deGDID offer, including trade-offs.
Aug 3, 2026
How AI Can Infer Your Private Traits Just From Ads You See
AI models can deduce sensitive personal attributes solely from the patterns of ads shown to you, bypassing browsing history or personal data—even VPNs can't shield against this.
May 9, 2026