What is a VPN and why do I need it?

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a secure connection method between your device and the internet. It helps protect your online activity, keeping it private and secure, and prevents hackers from stealing your data.

Outsiders like hackers have many methods to steal your data, such as private messages, passwords, financial information, and more. But with a VPN, your online activity goes through an encrypted tunnel that nobody can see into.

How does a VPN work?

With a VPN, your online activity goes through an encrypted tunnel, ensuring that nobody can see into your information, thereby maintaining private online. This is particularly important when using a free public Wi-Fi networks, as the internet itself is an open network that poses security risks. Unauthorized individuals may exploit your data for malicious purposes.

Using a VPN changes your IP address. An IP address is a unique address that identifies your device on the internet or a local network. An IP address is the key to discovering the location and other information of visitors to websites and other online services.

On the left side, you have an IP address from accessing the internet without connecting to a VPN, while on the right side, you have an IP address from accessing the internet through a VPN server, even if you are in the same physical location. By using a VPN, you can appear as if you are using a different IP address, enhancing your online anonymity and helping to protect your identity from outsiders.

Changing your IP address with a VPN also you can unblock websites.

Is a VPN good or bad?

Here are some pros and cons of using a VPN for personal use. Using a VPN not only helps protect your online activity but also allows you to unblock websites or potentially save money. However, you need to pay services costs, around  $2.50 – $7.00/month, and encrypting and routing your traffic through remote servers has the possibility of slowing down your internet connection. However, if you use a major paid service, like ExpressVPN or NordVPN, you rarely notice the difference.

Pros of using a VPN	Cons of using a VPN
Protect your online activity from outsiders while using a free public Wi-Fi Use internet as if you were still in your home country while traveling Unblock websites which are not available in your country Find better deals on online purchases Get subscriptions for a lower price	Need to pay a VPN subscription fee Slower connection

When should I use a VPN and shouldn’t I use a VPN?

You should consider using a VPN whenever you connect to the internet, even if it’s just for browsing the internet, to make sure that your data and privacy are protected.

Here are some situations in which a VPN is especially useful:

• While traveling
• While streaming (unblocking websites)
• While on a free public Wi-Fi
• While gaming
• While shopping

Is it legal to use a VPN?

It is generally legal to use a VPN in most countries. VPNs are commonly used by individuals to safeguard their private information and enhance their online activity.

However, it is important to note that e a few countries in the world, such as China and Russia, that make VPNs illegal or restrict.

Chaina, Russia, Republic of Belarus, Turkmenistan, Norh Korea, Iraq, Iran, Sultanate of Oman, Egypt, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

FAQ

What are the usage rate of VPNs?

The use of VPNs has become increasingly popular. According to the articles published by Altas VPN, In 2020, people from 85 selected countries downloaded VPN applications over 277 million times. In 2021, the number reached 785 million, while in 2022, VPN downloads amounted to 353 million. It is worth noting that the usage rates in many countries range from 20% to 30%.

Should I get a VPN for free or pay for one?

We recommend paid services in terms of privacy and security because we don’t know how free VPNs manage our log traffic data. It is also said that free VPNs are more likely to track our data.

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