India, Jan. 12 -- Ever wondered what it would be like to browse the internet from another country without leaving your home? A virtual private network, or VPN, makes that possible. It lets your device appear as if it's connecting from a different location, which gives you access to content that might otherwise be blocked or restricted in your region. Here's how to do it.

Every device on the internet has a unique IP address. Websites and services use this to identify your device and approximate your location. This allows local content like news or weather, but it also limits what you can access. A VPN works by routing your connection through a server in a different location. Instead of showing your real IP, websites see the server's addre...