In our hyper-connected world, it’s easy to take the conveniences of modern technology for granted. But what would you do if the internet and power suddenly went down? This might sound like a far-off dystopian scenario, but recent events, like the CrowdStrike outage, have shown how quickly critical systems can fail, leaving millions without access to the tools they depend on. Planning for such possibilities isn’t alarmist—it’s practical.

If you’ve ever traveled abroad or used public Wi-Fi at a cafe, you’ve probably heard the term "VPN" tossed around. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and it’s a handy tool that helps keep your internet connection secure by hiding your online activities. But did you know that just because a VPN runs on your phone doesn’t automatically make it a mobile VPN?