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Sliced Bread
Feb 12, 2026 28 min
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<p>Do you really need a VPN?</p><p>Listener Andrew has seen and heard lots of adverts for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and wants to know if they'll beef up the security on his computer. Will they provide extra protection from malware or hackers?</p><p>To get the answers, presenter Greg Foot is joined in the studio by Professor Victoria Baines, fellow of the Chartered Institute for IT.</p><p>All our investigations start with YOUR suggestions. If you have seen a wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, please do email us at <a href="mailto:sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk">sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk</a> or send a voicenote to our Whatsapp number - 07543 306807.</p><p>RESEARCHER: PHIL SANSOM PRODUCERS: SIMON HOBAN AND GREG FOOT</p>

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