I want to start using a VPN so that I can (a) increase my security and (b) start watching American Netflix etc. There are so many VPN options out there - what are some or one that you would recommend? What do you use and what is the cost? Thanks
I use three different solutions, depending on what Iām doing
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I roll my own vpn on a server I rented in the states (same datacenter as this website). This is the one I use for Netflix and when Iām on public wifi, etc. Price is like $10/month, but I use the server for a lot of other stuff too.
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I use Private Tunnel ā hereās a referral link: https://www.privatetunnel.com/index.php?referral=CM5SZSYOZK (refer friends for more data, just like I did there). Thereās a free account you can sign up there to see if it works for you.
Works with openvpn on all kinds of devices, computers, etc. I use this when I want privacy or to get around āblockedā sites, etc.
- I use tigervpn for European stuff ā like streaming soccer games and when I donāt want my ISP to see what Iām downloading
I signed up for a lifetime account a while back for something like $30.
I use privateinternetaccess.com and use ddwrt on my router. One of the most recommended vpn companies for torrents. I have been with them for 2 years and am very happy.
Thanks for the suggestions, MiG! Is there a relatively inexpensive choice that is operating system agnostic? Iām running iOS (iPads), Windows 10 Pro, Slackware, and OpenBSD.
All of those mentioned in this thread work with linux, windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Thanks for the reply, MiG.
Several years later! Haha. I went with NordVPN today. Iām a slow learner. NordVPN works well on Windows 10 Pro, Debian, and on my One Plus 7T.
Thanks for all of your help.
If itās just for privacy, Iād go with Cloudflare Warp.
Itās free. Uses wireguard, so itās fast.
Thanks MiG! Iāll take a look at Cloudfare Warp when my NordVPN subscription lapses in 2 years. So far NordVPN is working well on Windows and Linux.
I took NordVPN off my phone and put Cloudfare Warp on it. Itās ripping fast! Iāll keep NordVPN on my PCs until my contract is up then move to Cloudfare. Thanks MiG!
Itās basically a wireguard VPN direct to Cloudflare. So not only are you getting a great VPN, but the server itself is probably very close to you as well.
If you check http://speed.cloudflare.com ā youāll see the āclosestā Cloudflare CDN, which is probably Vancouver.
On top of that, thereās this bit ā¦
Iāve been using Private Internet Access for a couple of months now, but its month to month payment, so maybe its time to switch to free Cloudflareā¦Its just to watch European shows.
Question, can I use it to switch my Netflix to the British or American NF feed?
Cloudflareās VPN is about privacy and speed. But it connects you to the nearest Cloudflare server / CDN location. You donāt get to choose where, unfortunately.
So itās not going to mask your location. It will appear you are in Vancouver, Seattle, or Calgary, for example.
I find that for European / UK shows, I just download them and put them on plex. If you send me a PM or email or something, I can add you to it