Over 90% of the global internet population uses either Windows, Android, iOS, or macOS to get online. As of 2025, Android accounts for roughly 46 % of global operating system usage, followed by Windows at 25 %, iOS at 18 %, and macOS at 6 %. But here’s what most users don’t realize: a VPN doesn’t work the same way across all of them. Sure, the core purpose stays the same: secure your connection, hide your IP, and give you access to a freer internet. But how does that happen in the background? That depends entirely on the operating system you’re using. Let’s break that down. Because