Can someone ELI5 (Explain Like I’m 5
) what/why you’re all using VPN?
Does it run faster? Afraid of cheeto-face spying on you? Streaming illegal video?Thank you!
I’ll give an analogy:
Not using a VPN is akin to leaving your door open where anyone (including bad guys) can simply walk into your home but by using a VPN your door opens into a secure area where only good guys are allowed.
You can read about it all here where everything about internet security is very well explained.
@marcopolomle - did you sign up for any of them? If so, which one and what are your impressions if you don’t mind sharing?
I am still researching which is mind boggling.
On more research I have come to the realization that no VPN is even close to what they advertise. You can read about it here:
The impossible task of creating a “Best VPNs” list
Most VPN Services are Terrible
The Problem with the Tor Network and Commercial VPNs
IPv6 Leakage and DNS Hijacking in Commercial VPN clients
https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/
So, in a nutshell, decide based on your requirements but know what you are getting.
DO NOT expect a commercial VPN to provide you anonymity but just use it to be safer on the net especially while using public WiFi.
Personally, I’m leaning towards VyprVPN or continuing with PIA.
Unless you know coding and want to try out likes of Algo or Streisand etc, there aren’t many good options.
After a detailed research I (finally) found the only unbiased review site:
https://thatoneprivacysite.net/choosing-the-best-vpn-for-you/
This is based on the personal experiences of people I know on Reddit and other sites.
https://www.reddit.com/r/vpnreviews/
https://www.reddit.com/r/vpnreviews/comments/64zx0l/vpns_that_do_not_leak_test_results_2017/
@honkinggoose said in VPNs:
@fasttimes said:
“Create your own VPN and slip it into someone’s house.”How did that go by without a comment?
After a lot of research I have found the answer:
How to Setup a VPN Server with Tomato VPN + OpenVPN
https://learntomato.com/how-to-download-install-setup-openvpn-with-tomato/
https://learntomato.com/how-to-setup-a-vpn-server-with-tomato-openvpn/
https://www.howtogeek.com/60774/connect-to-your-home-network-from-anywhere-with-openvpn-and-tomato/
https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html
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