Now, about the VPN aspect of this article. A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, such as the Internet. It enables a computer or Wi-Fi-enabled device to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it were directly connected to the private network, while benefiting from the functionality, security and management policies of the private network.

This is pretty much technical language and many people will sure need clarification. The truth is, it’s very simple if explained in layman’s terms. The way a Virtual Private Network works is through changing the IP address of the connected device to the server’s IP address. This is the way in which the VPN effectively bypasses the geo-restriction of certain content and you’ll henceforth be able to watch the content without a worry in your mind. The simple and genius mechanism of the changing of the IP address which is assigned to each device (e.g., computer, mobile phone) will give you the ability to obtain UK IP address and access the blocked UK TV streaming websites from anywhere in the world, thus granting you with a way to watch British TV online live outside UK.

This is not the sole benefit of using a VPN however. VPNs are used worldwide for the purpose of security. A VPN protects can protect your data from whoever tries to see it without permission. You may take an IP address from another country. And this makes a VPN an effective way to escape censorship and protect your data while keeping your identity fully anonymous during whatever it is that you do online.