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Can Anybody Recommend a Great VPN?
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If it's free it's slow or they leach data from you. I like PIA myself. It's fairly cheap. You can peruse the net for sales codes. They'll probably have an Easter sale.
I use Proton VPN on all my devices. They offer a free and paid service. The free service has ZERO ads, however it operates on slower speeds. Proton VPN is based in Switzerland which is a nation with a significant amount of internet privacy (more than that of the US). It also supports p2p and Tor.
Good luck!
Whoah, yes, $80 is too much for 2 years. Definitely wait for a sale or look for codes. NordVPN is good, too, but despite their name they are Panama based, IIRC.
I like PIA despite it being an American company. Admittedly, they have proven in court they don't log, and even if the articles were sponsored by them in some form, a court is a court, and if you don't have logs, then that's sticking to your priorities. If you do get PIA, I suggest reading up how to set up the VPN on your computer because sometimes one method is faster than the other; setting up the VPN in a browser over their app.
This is one case where you get what you pay for. If it's free, it could mean they use your data for at least for marketing reason.
I personally use PIA which is fast and reliable. I heard good things about NordVPN.
I personally use PIA which is fast and reliable. I heard good things about NordVPN.
There is really no such thing as a great free VPN... You pay for for better service.. even if its only a few dollars.
If people want free, then you get what you deserve. PIA IS based in the U.S after all. But i havana't use any that were free.
https://thatoneprivacysite.net/ has in-depth reviews of VPN services untainted by click through advertising.
EDIT 18/11/20: I can no longer confidently recommend this site as unbiased. They have recently sold their content to another company which has advertising disguised as ‘Top Ten lists’.
EDIT 18/11/20: I can no longer confidently recommend this site as unbiased. They have recently sold their content to another company which has advertising disguised as ‘Top Ten lists’.
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2nd vote for Proton VPN. For all the reasons stated. I use the basic paid version which is more than adequate.
I need something just so I can watch stuff here in Canada.
Even previews of tv shows on YouTube are now getting blocked "Not Available in Your Country"
Like, really?! I can't even watch clips of Conan on YouTube anymore!!
(what i want to watch now is Dark Side of the Ring from VICE (since i used to rassle, but nope)
is there something besides VPN I can use??
sooo stupid
Even previews of tv shows on YouTube are now getting blocked "Not Available in Your Country"
Like, really?! I can't even watch clips of Conan on YouTube anymore!!
(what i want to watch now is Dark Side of the Ring from VICE (since i used to rassle, but nope)
is there something besides VPN I can use??
sooo stupid
There seem to be dozens upon dozens of VPN paid services and it can be tough to choose one. I'm wondering both which paid VPN service you would recommend and which FREE VPN service is good enough to recommend as well?
Here is a guide from a product review site I've had good luck with (I haven't subscribed to a VPN, though) on several purchases:
www.nytimes.com
I'd say even if you disagree with the ratings, the article has some good points to think about when choosing a VPN.
The Best VPN Service
You might not need a VPN, but if you want to add an extra layer of security to your web browsing, Mullvad has been our pick for years.
www.nytimes.com
I'd say even if you disagree with the ratings, the article has some good points to think about when choosing a VPN.
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Never ever use a free VPN.
Private Internet Access
NordVPN
SurfShark
Private Internet Access
NordVPN
SurfShark
ProtonVPN is the way to go. It’s free version is excellent although it’s limited servers and slower speed makes it compelling to upgrade to a paid plan.
Mullvad. They're one of the few that offer Wireguard.
