Apple's Private Relay: better than a VPN?

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Apple’s iCloud Private Relay was unveiled in the middle of last year, and it made a big splash in the tech community. It makes browsing using Safari, Apple’s web browser, more private and anyone who has a paid iCloud account can turn it on. For the average user, it seems to be a huge step forward for privacy.

But does this mean you should add it to your security toolbox?

We’ll dive into how private relay works, all the pros and cons, and how it compares to VPNs and Tor, so that you can decide whether it’s the right fit for you.

00:00 - Intro
00:47 - VPNs and TOR: What are they?
02:58 - How Privacy Relay Works
05:03 - Apple’s Second Servers
05:36 - Private Relay’s Three-fold Outcome
06:15 - Pushback
06:54 - My Recommendation
07:49 - Privacy Comparison
08:40 - Summary

Private relay is a significant upgrade for the average user, but there are caveats that a privacy-conscious person should be aware of.

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