Windows 11 may soon display an indicator on your taskbar that will let you know when your computer is connected to a VPN. That is, we will always know when we are browsing safely or not.
Windows 11 will notify us if we are connected to a VPN
In fact, with the constant danger that haunts our data on the internet, many users have started using VPN services. Everything to hide their identity while surfing the Internet, using streaming services or downloading files. Remember that when we connect to a VPN server, our connections go through the service’s IP addresses. So the website or online service we use does not see our IP address.
However, if you’re using a VPN to download a file or browse a website, and the connection suddenly drops, you can continue browsing the web without even realizing it, exposing your IP address.
According to the information provided by the site NewenDiscovered by a Twitter user, Phantom Ocean 3🇧🇷 In practice, it was found that Windows 11 Dev build 25247 includes a new hidden feature that, when activated, shows a small shield icon superimposed on the network icon. That is, when we are connected to the VPN.
Unfortunately, there are some limitations to the new function, since it only works when connected to VPNs using the Windows 11 client. That is, if we use another Sophos app or similar, nothing will appear. In addition, it also does not work with Wi-Fi.
If you want to test out the new Windows 11 VPN benchmark, you can join the Windows Insider Program and install the current version of Windows 11 build 25247 or later.
However, to get this build, you will need to join the Windows Insider Program ‘Dev’ channel.
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