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Struggling to connect to L2TP VPN on Windows 11? You are not alone. This often occurs because Windows 11 has stricter security settings that can clash with the older L2TP/IPsec protocol. The good news ...

Best VPN for 2026: Our Top 10 Favorite VPN Services The Best VPN for Windows in 2026 (Six Reliable & Tested Options) It’s not strange that many PC users seek the best VPN for Windows. This operating ...

Are you sure you're connected to your VPN? Microsoft's latest visual cue aims to help you keep an eye on your status while you browse. Rae Hodge was a senior editor at CNET. She led CNET's coverage of ...

Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows security updates for April 2024 (KB5036893 for Windows 11, KB5036892 for Windows 10) are causing disruptions to virtual private network (VPN) connections ...

Another Windows update, another glitch. In an all-too-familiar refrain, Microsoft has acknowledged that its latest update for Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server may break a key capability on ...

Microsoft is currently investigating a bug in its most recent batch of Windows 10 and Windows 11 updates that is preventing some VPN software from working properly. The company updated its list of ...

One of the disconcerting things about using a virtual private network (VPN) is that it can be hard to tell when it's doing ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2024 Windows security updates break VPN connections across client and server platforms. The company explains on the Windows health dashboard that "Windows ...