What is a VPN?
While there are replacements for Google and Facebook, most Americans have limited alternatives to home ISPs. Many areas have only one ISP that provides access to the cable network. This makes the new changes that allow ISPs to sell their customers' data even more worrying. It is one thing to opt for an obscure system and quite another to have no choice in the matter.
With a VPN, you can connect to a server in another nation and spoof your location. If you're outside of the US, you can start exploiting the VPN again on a familiar site and access the Internet (mostly) as usual. You can also do it another way. From the comfort of your own home, you can switch to a remote VPN server, perhaps to access streaming videos that are not available in the US.
VPNs can also grant access to blocked websites. Some administrations have decided that it is in their best interest to block access to certain websites to all members of the population. A VPN is likely to tunnel to the additional country with less oppressive policies and access sites that would then be blocked. And again, because VPNs encrypt all web traffic, they help defend the individuality of people who connect to the open network in this way. That said, the administration is wise in this regard, which is why we see VPN usage being blocked in Russia and China. A VPN also does not guarantee complete protection, especially against a capable and well-funded adversary, for example a nation-state.
What a VPN won't do
A VPN is a simple and influential tool for protecting your privacy online, but the truth is that if someone explicitly targets you and is willing to go the extra mile, you'll almost certainly get what you're looking for. A VPN can be circumvented by malware on your device or by analyzing traffic patterns to correlate activity on your processor with action in the VPN wizard.
Many browsers, including Firefox, come with privacy features that will enhance your privacy, especially by removing browser fingerprinting. Even with a VPN, things like cookies allow companies to track your internet usage even after you've left their sites. Fortunately, we have a helpful guide for clearing cookies from your browser. We also support the use of a tracking blocker, such as EFF's Privacy Badger, which can help advertisers remain blind to your movements.
VPNs don't do much to anonymize your online activities. If you want to take a look at the web incognito and access the Dark Web to boot, you'll want to use Tor. Unlike a VPN, Tor routes your traffic through multiple server nodes, which makes it much more difficult to trace. It is also run by a non-profit group and is distributed free of charge. Some VPN installations will even connect to Tor via VPN, making it easy to access this mysterious system.
Do I want a VPN on all my plans?
Yes, you will need to install a VPN client on each device you want to connect to the VPN. For the most part, VPN clients offer the same functionality on all platforms, but this is not always the case.
For mobile devices, the status is a bit more complicated. Most companies offer VPN apps for Android and iPhone, which is great because we use these devices to connect to Wi-Fi at all times. VPNs don't always work well with cellular connections, but it takes a lot of effort to intercept cell phone data. Law enforcement or intelligence agencies may find it easier to access this data or metadata through connections to mobile operators or the use of specialized equipment.
Unfortunately, not all plans can run apps. Your smart fridge, for example, isn't a likely candidate for practical use. This encrypts data as it leaves your secure home network and makes its way to the wild web. Information sent within your network will be obtainable, and any smart device connected to your network will have a secure connection. We haven't tested this type of setup, but we don't think it's practical for most people.
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