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Can anyone offer any VPN recommendations? I've never used one before, but the thought of protecting privacy just seems important.
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I use Private Internet Access. If you pay yearly, the cost is less than $3.50 per month, for up to five devices. It's easy to install and can be turned off or on with a button click, and supports most platforms, including iPad/iPhone/Android support. If you're uber-security conscious, it can even be put on an Amazon Firestick.
Also, you can specify the geographic region you want for your ip address. This helps so that your bank’s website will recognize your device as from your general area (like your state), and not think you’re a hacker from halfway around the world.
Thank you man -I know you are knowledgeable about such things - appreciate it.I second PIA.
LikeBefore I offer my expert advice.........what is VPN?
No worries, I had never noticed the Like button has been removed in the Off Topic Zone until now.Thanks very much - I was looking at that one as my first pick, but again I'm not just not comfortable with my own research for this.
I would like your post but for some reason I don't have the button on the Off Topic Zone.
Any US VPN's will hand over your information instantly in the case they're subpoena'd.
Mullvad is what i'd use. Sweden based, no activity logs. If you want to truly stay anonymous, pay for an account through Bitcoin.
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It's safe to assume any VPN company will fold to enough government pressure, so if you're doing something illicit, don't assume you're anonymous.
That's what they claim, but there's been many examples of people getting caught doing illegal activities using VPNs with similar claims. For instance, the servers can be seized by government agencies, and operate as a honeypot.If they don't log the connection, geo-location or internet activity information there isn't anything to turn over.
That is why I use PureVPN they don't log or track anything. It is pretty inexpensive as well, 2 years for $72.
https://www.purevpn.com/privacy-policy.php