A Fox News tech article explains the difference between shared and dedicated IP addresses when using a VPN, aiming to help consumers choose the option best suited to their needs. Both configurations encrypt internet traffic and secure a user's connection, but they serve different purposes: a shared IP maximises privacy by mixing a person's activity with that of thousands of other users, while a dedicated IP gives an individual their own unique address, making it easier to access certain online services without repeated identity verification.

The piece, part of the CyberGuy consumer technology series, sets out the practical trade-offs between the two approaches so readers can weigh anonymity against convenience. It also promotes a free live online class on 29 August, hosted by Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson, covering steps to guard against AI-driven scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks, including bank alerts, stronger logins and credit freezes.