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Post by anitya on Mar 5, 2024 19:53:35 GMT
When I am on my home Netgear router, is there any downside or upside to using VPN? I would be using McAfee VPN given free through McAfee Total Protection antivirus software which i use for my computer.
P.S.: I did not know I had access to this free VPN until I started looking to use VPN when I am away, especially if I am using a AirBnB wifi.
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Post by kent on Mar 6, 2024 1:30:34 GMT
Few benefits of using VPN
Far better encryption
Privacy from snooping eyes of your ISP
Data privacy from apps and services
Some VPN's have tracker/ad blocking built in
I take comfort knowing I'm keeping my data to myself. Your ISP can basically build a profile on the type of person you are just by the accrued network logs. This is also how sites like Google and others identify you and target ads. Data is built on you and sold to others. Using a VPN prevents this, or at least makes it very difficult.
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Post by johntaylor on Mar 26, 2024 13:39:18 GMT
Doesn't Norton also have an internal VPN you can flip on?
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Post by nobhead on Mar 26, 2024 15:01:28 GMT
Doesn't Norton also have an internal VPN you can flip on? Yes, it does. Don't know about all versions but Norton 360 has that. |
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Post by chang on Mar 26, 2024 15:58:23 GMT
I use ExpressVPN. I tried NordVPN before and didn’t like it (constantly bombarded with offers and promotions). ExpressVPN works very well, especially when I want to stream BBC iPlayer outside the UK.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2024 19:31:50 GMT
I've used the free versions of Proton and Thunder VPN's. I can't access BIG BANG! Investors with either, I need to disconnect to read or post anything here. Is it just me having this issue?
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Post by kent on Mar 27, 2024 1:52:58 GMT
I have Google one drive premium and their VPN came with the deal, I have no issues accessing this site.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2024 3:19:27 GMT
I have Google one drive premium and their VPN came with the deal, I have no issues accessing this site. Thanks. Actually, I can't access anything on ProBoards when connected to a VPN. It's the only site where I've had this problem. |
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