Why use a VPN?

As the Internet is becoming increasingly… segregated, services like VPNs are constantly gaining popularity. A VP-what? A VPN — a Virtual Private Network — is a service that can provide you with access to things that are blocked for your location or to add extra security to your online activities.
But why do you need a VPN?
Quite simply, a VPN allows you to route all your traffic through a server that ...