Hi everybody! I’m looking to up my security a bit, and people seem to be recommending using a VPN. I was just wondering if there are free versions that work well, or if most are paid apps?
Also, what are the benefits of using a VPN vs not using one?
Free VPNs need to make money somehow and most of them do sell data they collect from users. However, from a security perspective they can still be useful but if you prefer to keep your data safe it may be better off using a paid one
NordVPN is the best paid VPN imo. There are tons of servers and also obfuscated VPN in case you’re living in a country where VPNs are banned
NordVPN is my favourite and tunnel bear is also pretty good.
I use the Brave Browser, which has a built in VPN that you can toggle on or off.
Ovpn is solid and their servers/switches doesn’t have memory so even if forced by the police to give out data they couldn’t, because it doesn’t exist! You can pay with crypto also if you’d like
Depends on what your situation is. It’s useful in cases where: you trust your VPN provider more than your ISP, you’re using public networks, you want to access to geo-restricted content.
Regardless, I’m with IVPN, because they’re well audited, transparent, no need for emails on sign up and you can pay in BTC or XMR.
The best two VPNs on the market are ExpressVPN and NordVPN probably. Both usually have rolling discounts and codes you can find online.
I recently purchased Nord for about $60 for a 2 year license, with an extra 3 months free, and it can be spread across 8 simultaneous devices I think.
I also use Brave, which has some protection in-built. Tor can be useful, but if you are not ovely familiar with it, it can be difficult to know whether to use it for different things e.g. web browsing, torrents, crypto, porn etc. and to know the relevant settings.
Nord has a Tor routing option available as one of the many special network options and you can configure it explicitly to each device - runs like a dream from console on my Linux.
Free VPNs are generally not worth the money you pay for them when it comes to doing anything serious. They are for casual web browsing really, nothing more. Chromebooks of the VPN world.
NB: - ExpressVPN is almost reputed to be excellent, but cannot elaborate on that too much as never really used it enough to form judgment.
I like Browsec for mobile.
Also ProtonVPN has a free level.
PIA (private internet access) has been good for the past few years I have used it.
I use hola vpn. It’s good!
Has anyone noticed problems purchasing crypto through the exchange apps when you have a VPN on your phone?
That’s sort of what I was worried about.
Will using a VPN cause any issues with Brave Browser?
This. and you also earn free crypto as well
wait, Brave browser has a VPN?!?! I had no idea.
Well have a look at some paid VPNs and make sure to read the T&Cs and then you should be ok
Didn’t know this either