VPNs use a secure tunnel to direct all your network traffic, unless you’re using split tunneling, a VPN extension, or a built-in VPN through your browser. VPN typically slows down Internet due to most likely being far away from the VPN server. This results in slower upload and download speeds. In addition, using a VPN adds several steps to the Internet connection process, such as encryption and the ability to connect to a remote server. If you’re not far from the VPN or if you’re using a premium VPN that’s designed to not slow down your Internet connection, you may want to consider changing your server, changing the protocol, upgrading your Internet speed, or perhaps even changing your device.