HOOK
Most people turn on a VPN and think they’re fully private—but one simple setting can still leak what you’re doing online. If you use a VPN, these three checks are worth doing today. [B-roll: phone and laptop with VPN app open, privacy icons on screen]
KEY POINT 1
First, turn on the kill switch. If your VPN disconnects for even a second, your real internet traffic can slip through. The kill switch blocks your connection until the VPN is back, so your IP address doesn’t accidentally show up. [B-roll: VPN disconnect alert, then connection blocked]
KEY POINT 2
Second, check for DNS leak protection. DNS is the system that translates website names into IP addresses. If your VPN isn’t handling DNS properly, your internet provider may still see the sites you visit, even though the VPN is on. [B-roll: simple graphic showing website name → DNS → IP address]
KEY POINT 3
Third, review split tunneling. This feature lets you choose which apps use the VPN and which don’t. It’s useful, but if you leave sensitive apps outside the tunnel, you’re giving up privacy without realizing it. [B-roll: app list with checkmarks, some routed through VPN]
CTA
Open your VPN app now and check these three settings before your next login. If you want, I can also show you the best VPN features for streaming, travel, or public Wi-Fi. [B-roll: user tapping settings, then thumbs-up on screen]
