#Virtual Private Network

[mayalaen]

VPNs aren't just for pirates and company data anymore

A friend complained to me that they couldn't access pr0n anymore because the government is now requiring ID to verify age where they are, and due to data leaks and privacy issues, didn't want to share their ID even though they're of legal age.

Shit like this doesn't work on the intended target. It only frustrates people who are aren't tech savvy while a lot of kids have already found their way around it because that's what kids do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

When I talk about VPNs (virtual private networks), non-tech savvy people's eyes glaze over 😂

It sounds like complicated, unknowable magic. It's not! And you don't even have to understand it to use it!

With the government and ISPs (internet service providers) invading privacy more and more and hackers breaking in and stealing user data from companies, VPNs are becoming necessary.

Some Things a VPN Does for You:

hides your data from others

can make your internet speeds faster if your ISP does speed throttling (purposely making your speed slower)

hides what you're doing from your ISP

keeps you safer from some malware, viruses, hackers, and trackers

allows you to access things that are either restricted in your area or not available in your area (such as content in other countries)

keeps you safer when you're out in public connected to wifi

Below is a basic infographic on how VPNs work. When you access the internet, a VPN encrypts your data - making it into a secret code that can't be read by anyone else including your ISP.

Tech companies, ISPs, etc. want you to think VPNs are complicated so that you won't use them.

When searching for a free VPN, please be aware that a lot of the free VPN services out there are malware or full of viruses and trackers.

Either do some research into which one to choose or use a paid VPN service. You can either pay monthly or yearly - the yearly is always cheaper in the long run.

Some of the Top Rated VPN Services:

ExpressVPN $7 - $13/month

NordVPN $3 - $13/month

Surfshark $2 - $14/month

PrivateInternetAccess $2 - $12/month

ProtonVPN (some sites block this one) $4 - $10/month

CyberGhost $2 - $13/month

I use ExpressVPN, so for the purposes of this post, I'm going to use screenshots from ExpressVPN.

Once you have an account, download the program from the website to your desktop/laptop or find the app on Android or iOS app stores.

Signing in requires a code that the VPN will email to you that unlocks all the features. Pay attention when the program installs because it'll ask you about preferences, and you can easily check yes on blocking pr0n when that's the reason you wanted a VPN in the first place 😂

When the program is open, you'll see this:

As you can see in the screenshot, not only do I have the program, but I have an ExpressVPN icon on my browser. The program installs this automatically, and when the program is running, the icon will have a green checkmark on it so you know it's working in your browser.

You'll notice I've recently connected using Japan. I did this so I could watch a series that isn't available outside of Japan.

The program automatically chooses a location near you, but if you want to access things that are restricted to you, make sure you click on the three dots to the right of the selected location (see screenshot below) and search for a state/country/place that your content will be available in.

Once your location is selected, click on the start/power button, and you'll get a popup notification from your computer that ExpressVPN is connected.

Go to the site you want to use and use it like you normally would.

Here's what it should look like when it's running correctly:

Keep in mind that if you leave a VPN running all the time (which is perfectly fine to do), search engines like Google will assume you live wherever ExpressVPN tells it you live, so searching for "stores near me" will give you results that aren't close to you.

When you're done using the VPN, just hit the power button again and it shuts off.

I use this on all my handheld devices, my desktop, and my laptop for business and personal reasons. I'm a pirate, and I've been using VPNs for a long time, yet none of the ISPs I've used have ever given me a warning about torrenting.

Good luck, and enjoy all the new things you can access!

BTW for anybody wondering, my desktop wallpaper is a map of the world's time zones. So pretty!! 😍

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[keiachi-chan]

Me: I need a free vpn for the time being because I actually don't have any money being [undisclosed teenager] years old. Any recs

Literally everyone: that's untrustworthy just buy-

Me: I am ALREADY ignoring you I DO NOT HAVE DOLLARS,

Like first off did you read the original thing. Second if you don't have anything actually useful that isn't j "BUY PRODUCT" like. Shh. Shhhh. I would rather have no answers than answers from people who missed the actual most important part of the post,

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[theexodvs]

Mom: How do I avoid viruses and hackers?

Me: Try to seek out FOSS when you need to download a new program, use Firefox and/or Brave when browsing, use a VPN, disable pop-ups…

Mom: I know! Pathological avoidance of the EXE extension!

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[vizthedatum]

Omg vpn could be shorthand for vapepen

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[netscapenavigator-official]

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[roachleakage]

Given the ridiculous abundance of VPN sponsorships that pop up on YouTube these days, this video is a must-watch. It's a breakdown of many of the false and misleading claims that people have made about VPNs, including the myth that they are "more secure" against third-party attacks than a direct connection.

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[johndue]

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[fortunatelygloriouspeace]

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[lenrosen]

Why You Should Consider Using a VPN

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[makemoneyfan56]

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[youssefchaiche]

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[infosectrain03]

In an era where digital threats lurk in every corner of the cyber world, a technological savior emerges from the depths of the internet - the Virtual Private Network (VPN). Whether we are working remotely, accessing our online accounts, or just surfing the internet in public areas, the need for a secure and private connection is paramount. 

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[actuallynotes]

DETAILED STEPS TO ACTIVATE A VPN. HOW CAN YOU DETERMINE WHICH SERVER TO SELECT?

What is a VPN?

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that enables the creation of a secure connection between two or more devices over a public network, such as the Internet. This means that you can access resources on the virtual private network from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection.

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[oliviadlima]

Virtual Private Network Market Size & Share Surpass $75.59 Billion By 2027

According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Virtual Private Network Market by Component, Type, Deployment, and End User: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020–2027,”

The global Virtual Private Network (VPN) market was valued at $25.41 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $75.59 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2020 to 2027.

VPN is an encrypted connection over the internet from a device to a network. It ensures that sensitive data is securely transmitted. It averts unauthorized individuals from spying on the traffic and enables the user to conduct work safely & remotely. VPN technology is widely used in corporate environments.

Increase in advanced and complex cyber threats, rise in data security concerns, and surge in usage of mobile & wireless devices within organizations are the major factors that drive the growth of the virtual private network market. In addition, rise in need for remote accessibility also boosts the growth of the virtual private network industry. However, lack of expertise in virtualization is anticipated to hamper the VPN market growth. On the contrary, augmented adoption of private clouds is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the market growth in the coming years.

According to component, the solution segment held majority of the virtual private network market share in 2019 due to its capabilities to enable hiding online identity, bypassing geo-blocks, preventing bandwidth throttling, avoiding online price discrimination, accessing region-blocked services, providing network scalability, and offering cheaper leased-line alternatives. Further, rapidly changing norms of work and the shifting commercial networking requirements are anticipated to increase the demand for VPN solutions.

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In addition, functionalities, such as control features, reporting, and management of VPN solution, support the VPN demand. Market vendors also collaborate with vendors of mobile VPN and NAC solution providers as part of the business strategy to increase the VPN solutions sales, further fuelling the growth of the virtual private network industry.

By deployment, the cloud segment accounted for the highest share in the virtual private network market in 2019, owing to growing preference for cloud technology to reduce maintenance and costs. Key market players launch virtual private cloud to provide a secure gateway and private on-premise access to cloud resources. Further, the market players are proposing virtual private cloud to help users in creating a private cloud computing environment over the shared public cloud infrastructure.

As per region, the global virtual private network market was dominated by North America in 2019. The major presence of leading market vendors developing virtual private network solution and early adoption of advanced networking security technology in North America are the major drivers for the virtual private network market growth. In addition, the need to protect business critical information from data breaches and malicious attacks while working remotely further propels the market growth in this region.

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The outbreak of COVID-19 is anticipated to have a significant impact on the growth of the virtual private network market. Although, various industries are majorly hit by lockdown imposed in many countries, the spending on virtual private network solutions by corporate as well as individual users is expected to increase during this pandemic. This is attributed to the need to provide secure working environment and ensure privacy of business critical information especially during the work from home period. For instance, as per Masergy, it observed sudden spike in VPN connections from March 10th to 18th 2020, increasing by 676% in more than a week. Furthermore, rise in number of fraudulent activities and cybercrimes post COVID-19 emergence is also expected to boost the VPN market growth.

Key findings of the study

By component, the services segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

On the basis of deployment mode, the cloud segment accounted for the highest virtual private network market share in 2019.

Depending on type, the remote access segment accounted for the highest virtual private network market size in 2019.

As per end user, the commercial users segment led the global VPN market in 2019.

Region-wise, North America accounted for the highest revenue in 2019; however, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to exhibit the highest growth during the forecast period.

The global virtual private network market analysis includes some of the key market players such as Avast Software S.R.O., Checkpoint Software Inc, Cisco System Inc, Golden Frog GmbH, IBM Corporation, Juniper Networks Inc, Microsoft Corporation, NetMotion Software Inc, NordVPN, and Radio IP Software Inc.

About Us: Allied Market Research (AMR) is a full-service market research and business-consulting wing of Allied Analytics LLP based in Portland, Oregon. Allied Market Research provides global enterprises as well as medium and small businesses with unmatched quality of “Market Research Reports Insights” and “Business Intelligence Solutions.” AMR has a targeted view to provide business insights and consulting to assist its clients to make strategic business decisions and achieve sustainable growth in their respective market domain.

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