![]() In BleepingComputer's tests using both NordVPN and ProtonVPN, when connected to a VPN, the indicator does not currently show. "This *seems* to work only if you connect to a VPN from the quick setting or the Network & internet > VPN page in Settings," PhantomOcean3 tweeted about the new feature.įurthermore, the feature does not work when connected to commercial VPN services using their applications. Unfortunately, there are some limitations to the new feature, as it only works when connecting to VPNs configured using the built-in Windows 11 client and does not work with WiFi. The images above have been made larger, and the shield is relatively small in practice, so if this makes it into production, we should expect the shield to be more prominent. The image below above have been made larger, and the shield is relatively small in practice, so if this makes it into production, we should expect the shield to be more prominent. ![]() VPN status in the Windows 11 system trayĪs first reported by Neowin, Twitter user PhantomOcean3 discovered that Windows 11 'Dev' build 25247 includes a new hidden feature that, when enabled, displays a small shield icon overlaid the Network system tray icon when connected to a VPN. However, if you are using a VPN to download a file or browse a site, and it suddenly disconnects, you may continue browsing the web without realizing it, exposing your home IP address. When connected to a VPN server, your Internet connections will go through the service's IP addresses, preventing your home IP address from being seen by the website or online service you are using. With your online data treated as a commodity, many users have started to use VPN services to hide their identity while browsing the web, streaming movies, or downloading files. Windows 11 may soon show a system tray indicator notifying when your computer is connected to a VPN, allowing users wishing to browse anonymously to ensure they are connected.
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