About the Author — Denys Shchur
I’m Denys Shchur, the author behind VPN World. I test VPN apps, streaming access, and privacy features with an “everyday U.S. setup” mindset — typical home broadband, mobile networks, and common devices — then translate technical findings into plain-English steps.
VPN World began as a side project and grew into a multi-language knowledge base. The U.S. edition of the site is written with American readers in mind: U.S. streaming catalogs, travel across time zones, coffee-shop Wi-Fi, and practical privacy questions that come up around work, banking, and family devices.
In parallel, I also run SmartAdvisorOnline — an English project focused on security best practices and step-by-step VPN guides built for real-world constraints, not “perfect lab” assumptions.
Official profiles (entity signals)
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How I build guides on VPN World (U.S. edition)
When I plan a guide, I usually work across three layers:
- Hands-on usage — how it behaves on day-to-day devices (iPhone/Android, Windows/macOS, smart TVs, routers).
- Technical correctness — protocols, DNS behavior, leak protection, kill switches, split tunneling, and configuration trade-offs.
- Long-term reliability — what happens after weeks of use, not just a quick “it connects” check.
I aim for answers that map to real questions Americans ask: “Will this work on hotel Wi-Fi?”, “Can I keep my banking apps stable?”, and “How do I avoid DNS/WebRTC leaks?”
Privacy and the details that actually matter
In the real world, privacy depends on small implementation details. I pay close attention to:
- whether DNS requests stay inside the tunnel (or leak to your ISP),
- how “no-logs” claims are phrased and whether audits exist,
- what protocols are supported and how the infrastructure is designed,
- how reliably a kill switch blocks traffic when the tunnel drops.
That’s why the U.S. guides often go deeper into geo-blocking behavior, DNS handling, dedicated IP trade-offs, and account security — the topics that cause the most confusion (and the most surprises).
How I test in practice
I prefer tests that mirror normal usage rather than “benchmark theater.” That usually includes:
- U.S. streaming access and regional catalog differences,
- home broadband plus congested evening Wi-Fi,
- mobile networks and hotspot usage while traveling,
- smart TVs, streaming sticks, and consoles,
- mixing VPN usage with work tools, gaming, and sensitive logins.
Transparency and affiliate links
VPN World may use affiliate links for some providers. If you subscribe via one of those links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps fund ongoing testing and updates.
For full transparency, see: Disclosure.
Contact the author
If you have questions about VPNs, privacy, or you’d like to suggest a topic for a new U.S.-focused guide, reach out:
- Email: u1797008805@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Denys Shchur on LinkedIn
I keep VPN World evolving over time, updating older articles and adding new ones as tools and threats change. The goal is a reference that stays useful long after you close the tab.