A kill switch acts like an emergency brake for your internet connection, instantly cutting off traffic if your VPN disconnects for any reason. Most VPNs include this feature because the whole point of ...

Opera announced today that its free, built-in VPN for desktop can now automatically activate when users connect to public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

Your VPN may quietly drop protection when switching between airport Wi-Fi and hotel Wi-Fi. Key settings like auto-connect and kill switch help.