Why you should start using a VPN

[ATCclears]

Why You Should Start Using a VPN (and How to Choose the Best One for Your Needs)

The article provides a few commercials examples, and then briefly discusses setting up your own if you want to geek out.

Peter

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[tunus]

The problem with VPN is that you trust the provider to keep your traffic safe/anonymous. If you do not download huge files, Linux with built-in TOR is by far the easiest way to keep your traffic anonymous and mostly private. Yes, it is not as user friendly as windows, but it's free and fairly secure.

 

[PaulB47]

TOR is slowwwww.
VPN is slow.
I used a VPN in Netherlands which has about the best privacy laws, but got tired of the poor performance. I keep thinking I should get back into it. I wanted to find a server out of country with not too big a performance hit (e.g. Canada) but didn't stay with it. Anyway it's pointless; the ruling class already knows I am not a reliable and obedient citizen.

 

[dobeman]

TOR is slowwwww.
VPN is slow.
I used a VPN in Netherlands which has about the best privacy laws, but got tired of the poor performance. I keep thinking I should get back into it. I wanted to find a server out of country with not too big a performance hit (e.g. Canada) but didn't stay with it. Anyway it's pointless; the ruling class already knows I am not a reliable and obedient citizen.

I use a paid VPN service - not slow at all. Depends on which one you use.

 

[mjbskwim]

Sounds like more big brother to me.

 

[PaulB47]

I use a paid VPN service

Want to tell us which one? Your ISP already knows of course...

 

[RicInOR]

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[RicInOR]

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If you travel - like say for the holidays - use a VPN.

 

[RicInOR]

Check your VPN connection:



MyIP, What Is My IP Address, IP Lookup, IP Address Locator

How to find and check my IP address

 

[Ramjet12]

Many VPN Providers Leak Customer's IP Address via WebRTC Bug

 

[RicInOR]

We see that member TAC was blocked from a news site as he is in the European area of the internet.

A VPN service can get you around those blocks, by providing a server inside those other areas.

If you can't watch a sporting event due to where you are, for example.


If you don't have such a service, it is worth looking into. It is not the answer for everyone.

You may also want such a service for your Smarty-Pants phones.

The Best VPN Service

A virtual private network (VPN) is a useful way to improve security or privacy in certain situations, but it’s difficult to find one that’s trustworthy.

thewirecutter.com

Do You Trust Your VPN? Are You Sure?

Virtual private networks are now a must-have privacy tool. But good luck figuring out which ones will actually make you safer.

slate.com

 

[Member 34319]

VPNs in my opinion are just the next Facebook.

You trust they aren't using your data for various means.

You are happy feeling good thinking they aren't.

What happens when you find out they are using your data?

What happens when you learn they already have algorithms in place to trace any IP through just about any off the shelf VPN service?

The way I see it, use the web, get tracked.

Don't use the web, have cell phone, get tracked.

Don't use the web, don't own cell phone, live under rock, in BFE, don't get tracked.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

Check your VPN connection:



MyIP, What Is My IP Address, IP Lookup, IP Address Locator

It's awfully cold here for supposedly being San Antonio, Texas.

 

[P7M13]

A friend who used VPNs a lot started getting blocked at all the sites he visited. Then again, he was/is kind of a nut, very active on boxing, deep state conspiracy and trans agenda sites.
But it really pissed him off. So he does some digging, and confidently says to me one day, "Many VPNs are merely fronts for the government to monitor your 'supposed' anonymous activity."
I don't bother with that crap. Someone wants to track me, they're going to die of boredom.
Though - the advantage of VPNs, as demonstrated by a colleague, is that you can surf any subject over your corporate network because it's all encrypted. Me, I like my job so I won't mess.

 

[RicInOR]

I have 2 different VPN's for different purposes
1. Corporate. So my computer thinks it is at the office. I can access files, databases and the like from the client site, just as I would from the home office.

2. Personal. I use this on every public network. I know I can't fool the powers that be, but any 2c wanna be is going to go find an alternative target. This is why I lock my car doors. Won't keep the pro's out, will keep the zucchini's from magically appearing.
And, to appear somewhere else. Not saying you should do this, but I like to watch my team. Their games, after the buzzer, are posted to U-Tuby. They are blocked in the USA. I VPN to certain other regions and watch the games.

They are not for everyone, see the reviews I posted above.

 

[Stomper]

VPNs in my opinion are just the next Facebook.

You trust they aren't using your data for various means.

You are happy feeling good thinking they aren't.

What happens when you find out they are using your data?

What happens when you learn they already have algorithms in place to trace any IP through just about any off the shelf VPN service?

The way I see it, use the web, get tracked.

Don't use the web, have cell phone, get tracked.

Don't use the web, don't own cell phone, live under rock, in BFE, don't get tracked.

BUUUZZZZZZZ....... guess again. Electric eyes in the sky, there's nothing you can do about.

 

[Member 34319]

BUUUZZZZZZZ....... guess again. Electric eyes in the sky, there's nothing you can do about.

Yep, pretty much. Though those resources usually are not used on everyday regular people, it doesn't mean they can't choose to.

 

[BrentN]

BUUUZZZZZZZ....... guess again. Electric eyes in the sky, there's nothing you can do about.

Yep. There is no true escape, they're watching all the time.

 

[Alexx1401]

We see that member TAC was blocked from a news site as he is in the European area of the internet.

A VPN service can get you around those blocks, by providing a server inside those other areas.

If you can't watch a sporting event due to where you are, for example.


If you don't have such a service, it is worth looking into. It is not the answer for everyone.

You may also want such a service for your Smarty-Pants phones.

The Best VPN Service

A virtual private network (VPN) is a useful way to improve security or privacy in certain situations, but it’s difficult to find one that’s trustworthy.

thewirecutter.com

Do You Trust Your VPN? Are You Sure?

Virtual private networks are now a must-have privacy tool. But good luck figuring out which ones will actually make you safer.

slate.com

Damn after skimming through all that I was more unsure of it all than before I started reading

 

[RicInOR]

Got an "emergency" alert from OFF.

Something of a reminder
Are you on a secure email system - or one of the public ones like Yahoo, Google, Microsoft ?
Do you use a VPN?
Do you use a secure browser?
https everywhere?

If you don't have anything look at ProtonMail There are others.


I use LastPass and their built-in browser when mobile
I have a VPN Unlimited which is a paid service but goes on sale from time to time.

Maybe this should be a topic in Prepardness/Survival?


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