<p>VPN services can mask a device's IP address from a web server. When a VPN service is engaged, all traffic is encrypted and routed
through the VPN server. The web server only sees the IP address of the VPN server. This is sufficient for maintaining anonymity
- from web server operators and advertisers, as well as accessing websites (like some music and video streaming services) that
- intentionally block access from particular countries, but it isn't sufficient for maintaining anonymity from oppressive regimes which might
+ from web server operators and advertisers, as well as accessing websites that intentionally block access from particular countries
+ (like some music and video streaming services), but it isn't sufficient for maintaining anonymity from oppressive regimes which might
be able to lean on VPN operators to turn over their logs showing the original IP addresses. Those looking for safety from such
regimes or desiring to blow the whistle on government agencies need something more.</p>