Does DNS-over-HTTPS work with FREEDOME VPN? (F-Secure Android) 0 (0)

DNS-over-HTTPS works with FREEDOME VPN but there are some further aspects to consider. These aspects require some understanding of how DNS (Domain Name System) works in the first place. DNS has been the standard way to convert computer and domain names into numerical IP addresses used by the networking devices on the internet. Regular DNS […]

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Why does FREEDOME VPN require permission to access location information with the “Trusted Wi-Fi networks” feature? (F-Secure Android) 0 (0)

From Android 10 onward, the “Trusted Wi-Fi networks” feature in F-Secure FREEDOME will require permission to access the location information. FREEDOME VPN doesn’t need information about the actual location. However, when FREEDOME VPN tries to define the network as trusted, it needs to obtain the network name from the Android operating system. Starting from Android […]

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Using Chromecast with FREEDOME VPN (F-Secure Android) 0 (0)

It is possible to use Chromecast with FREEDOME VPN on your devices. When you use Chromecast with FREEDOME VPN, you must use screen mirroring. If you’re casting the content, what actually happens is that your device sends the link to the content to your Chromecast device. Then, the Chromecast device downloads the content from that […]

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FREEDOME VPN and WebRTC IP address leakage (F-Secure Android) 0 (0)

FREEDOME VPN cannot prevent IP address leaking through WebRTC. Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) is an application programming interface (API) that is widely used in various pluginless applications. These days virtually all web browsers support WebRTC. WebRTC includes a method for the web server to request the local IP address through the user’s web browser or […]

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