Many companies use virtual private networks, or VPNs, in order to securely share internal or confidential resources with employees or clients around the globe. This is an added layer of security that helps boost security. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to

connect to a VPN through your Android

phone after first configuring the connection.

What do cupcakes and dryer vent tubing have to do with Virtual Private Networking? Andy and Sean explain all in this episode of Lab Rats, and show not only how VPN can keep you safe online, but can also give you access to things on the web that may normally be blocked in your country.

What is VPN?

Its yet another computer acronym that stands for

Virtual Private Network

. VPNs allow users to connect across the Internet just as they would if they were in the same office building. In recent years there has been increased use of VPN's among companies. VPN's allows users in a variety of locations to work on the same server while being very secure.

If you've ever felt like Big Brother was watching you while you made your way online, you're not alone... and you're not just paranoid. It's amazing the amount of data web sites can get when you connect. Oh, hi Bill Smith in Walla Walla Washington! haven't seen you since 09:43hrs on 08/25/2009. How are your wife and kids? Miss Download demonstrates how to

cover your online tracks

by using a

free proxy service

called

HotSpot Shield

.

When you surf the Internet you reveal yourself to the sites you visit. Your IP address is unique and it also indicates your location geographically. If you want to

surf anonymous

you can be!