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Secure Your Connection to the Internet with VPN

With all the news of people being spied on while using the Internet, it is no wonder that more people are looking for ways to secure their online privacy. Problem is that people want a fast way to do this that does not interfere with the speeds they are accustomed to.

A VPN connection may be the solution that you are looking for if you are in this position. A VPN connection will create a tunnel from you to the destination and encrypt the information that is transmitted.

Do You Mean Proxy?

A proxy will hide your IP address much like a VPN connection will. It does not necessarily hide your IP. The better explanation is it shows the source IP being different than the one you are actually on. But, that is where a proxy service stops. A VPN adds the extra bonus of encrypting the data as well. This means that anyone that intercepts the data will not be able to read it because it will be a jumbled mess of text for them.

Pricing a VPN Service

There are free VPN services available, but chances are they will not give you the anonymity you are seeking. Also, many of the free providers are just working to get you in their sales funnel towards a paid service. It is best to save yourself the hassle and just expect you are going to have to pay fr this type of service.

You should expect to pay no more than $10 a month for this type of service. It will all depend on the type of package you order. It is similar to cell phone service where they you will pay for the amount of data that transfers across the service.

Before you sign up, you will want to make sure you read the terms of service and the privacy policy. You will want to be assured that they keep no logs or personal information. Also, see if you can find information regarding their server locations and quantity. Even better would be to see if they have a trial where you can see how the service will work before signing up.

Types of VPN

There are three popular types of VPN available.

PPTP

PPTP is a popular VPN type and will run on most devices. It is compatible with PCs and most mobile devices. Most routers and servers can be configured with PPTP without any additional installation of software or firmware.

L2TP

L2TP is another popular VPN. It does not provide any encryption by itself, but it relies on an encryption protocol within the tunnel for privacy. Most mobile devices use L2TP by default.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN is the go to VPN solution for power users. A great feature of it is that it allows for autoreconnect to keep your connection alive under most circumstances. It is known to be faster and more secure than other types. However, you will need special software to set it up and to connect with it from devices and PCs.

A VPN connection is a good solution for anyone hoping to keep their Internet usage private. It is also good for people who are trying to access sites that are blocked in certain countries. If you are needing a solution to fix one of these issues, then you should consider looking further into a VPN service provider.

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