For many users, VPNs offer peace of mind. Public Wi-Fi — in cafés, airports, hotels — is convenient but not always secure. A VPN encrypts traffic, making it harder for hackers to intercept data. Students who use campus Wi-Fi often say they feel safer with a VPN enabled. Another big reason is content access: some movies, shows or sports streams are restricted to specific countries. A VPN allows users to bypass those barriers without much effort.