The modern world has brought a vast range of advantages over that of even the recent past, with such things as the internet bringing the sort of knowledge to the average person like never before. However, along with such advances, so too have the downsides increased exponentially. Today, we face constant threats to our online security that can range from identity theft and various scams performed by gangs operating worldwide to the government snooping in on our private interactions with others and the web in general. We also face other less scary but no less frustrating issues, like paying for a subscription service and being unable to access the shops you have paid for when in a different country. So what is one to do if one wants to use the web on their own terms and without fear of losing their life savings to someone from halfway around the world? Well, this is where a virtual private network or VPN comes into play. In this post, we won’t get into the ins and outs of how they work to protect your privacy, as there is already an abundance of information online. However, we will look at the most pertinent features to look out for when selecting one to protect your online activities.
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