Secure VPN

[mosquito13]

So I use a VPN for obvious security issues on my laptop .  Have to turn it off to log into this site...

[Juan]

May 21, 2020 6:38:23 GMT -6 mosquito13 said:

So I use a VPN for obvious security issues on my laptop .  Have to turn it off to log into this site...

Can't imagine why you have to turn it off to log in. Why use a VPN? You need to hide your IP? I have a jailbroken firestick and they suggest using a VPN but it works fine without it.

[mosquito13]

Jaun If you don't know why one should be using a VPN , you should google it. Would not do any financial dealings online without one. I use Norton 360. but there are much more secure ones. If it is on I get a oop's page from this forum. None of the other forums I participate in do this. Think is a issue with ProBoards. Wonder what info they are stealing/monitoring. Maybe that's why I get all the boating ads... PITA, but I use a old windows vista laptop when I visit here.

[Juan]

I'll have to do that. Just don't see the benefit if you're running virus protection and don't need to hide your IP address.

According to the all knowing Google:

There are four main reasons to get a VPN:

You have to get one. Sometimes, companies require their employees to set up a VPN when they work remotely, or will only allow you to work from certain IP addresses. Hopefully, the companies will cover the cost.

You’re doing something you don’t want anyone to know about. Even if you’re using a service like BitTorrent legally, you can still end up on someone’s blacklist and have to defend yourself.

You’re out of the country often. Some video streaming services are only available from an American IP address, so a VPN can allow you to watch Hulu from Georgia the country as well as Georgia the state.

You’re worried about security and privacy. If you’re sending credit card numbers, security codes (don’t do that) or any other sensitive information, you might want an added layer of security against hackers. And given the recent revelations about the NSA, it’s nice to know that they’ll have to work a little harder to get your data.

I can see where some people might want or need one.

[985crabs]

These days it's like you can't be too safe.

'Skeeter's right, but what a PITA.