best VPN for an idiot
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Re: best VPN for an idiot
Thanks for that. I am not interested in free VPN`s cos many of then use your wifi when you are not online for other customers. god knows what that will be used for. Seems Nord has many fans so may give them a try. thanks again
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These two are not free vpns as such. They are commercial product which allow you a subset of their paid product at no cost. There is a huge difference.
Having said that Nord is a good option, used it myself for a while before switching to Windscribe.
Having said that Nord is a good option, used it myself for a while before switching to Windscribe.
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The final clincher for me was price. Windscribe had/has a deal at $29 per year...
Check out the reviews before you make a decision...
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hi Bob, I wish I handt asked [ lol ], sounds very advanced and frankly i am useless at IT; hense I need a vpn for idiots. You are obviously acomplished vpn use whereas I do well to turn my PC on. Thanks for the info but I think I will go with Nord
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At the end of the day Nord is a good choice.
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Imagine a free browser or free email program supposedly known for stealing your details and raiding your bank account "but you'll be safe if you give us your credit card details and pay for our service"
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Yes, that's what I was getting at earlier.
Imagine a free browser or free email program supposedly known for stealing your details and raiding your bank account "but you'll be safe if you give us your credit card details and pay for our service"
Imagine a free browser or free email program supposedly known for stealing your details and raiding your bank account "but you'll be safe if you give us your credit card details and pay for our service"
VPN specifically since that's what this thread is about, quoted from Protons website :-Free VPNWe believe privacy and security are fundamental human rights, so we also provide a free version of Proton VPN to the public.
Unlike other free VPNs, there are no catches. We don't serve ads or secretly sell your browsing history. We are able to provide Proton VPN Free thanks to people who subscribe to a Proton VPN paid plan.
If you would like to support online privacy, please consider upgrading to a paid plan for faster speeds and more features.
Last edited by bob_day; May 9th 2024 at 8:16 am.
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I was agreeing with your comment that "These two are not free vpns as such. They are commercial product which allow you a subset of their paid product at no cost. There is a huge difference...."
Free doesn't necessarily mean dodgy.
Free doesn't necessarily mean dodgy.
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I must have been having a blonde moment :-)
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If you need a VPN primarily for watching UK freeview tv then you're better off getting a DNS solution coupled with an Apple TV device. You get all the main apps (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channels 4 & 5) installed on the ATV and then just manually change the DNS setting (on the ATV).
Easier than using a VPN.
Easier than using a VPN.
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If you need a VPN primarily for watching UK freeview tv then you're better off getting a DNS solution coupled with an Apple TV device. You get all the main apps (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channels 4 & 5) installed on the ATV and then just manually change the DNS setting (on the ATV).
Easier than using a VPN.
Easier than using a VPN.
However it is more complicated to set up as you have to change dnsserver settings in your router or the device you want to watch tv on. In some cases this may not even be possible due to providors locking down the supplied router.
A vpn app on the other hand. Install app, select country, hit connect. Job done and hello eastenders, corrie or whatever..