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VPNs don't hide location from devices | ByteBrief

TechXDAabout 1 hour ago

VPNs don't hide location from devices

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macOS can determine a device's country without Location Services or IP address, as shown when a Mac in Ireland was identified as being in Germany after Location Services were disabled. This means VPNs do not fully conceal a user's actual country from their devices.

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