If you are always concerned about your privacy and the security of everything you do online, and if you are one of the people who enjoys working from outside home but fear using public connections- then this is for you. One of the things we think you should learn about is VPN or Virtual Private Network that has the ability to protect your data and let you browse the internet safely without your activity logs being seen by anyone.

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Why Get A VPN ?

1. More Options

VPN will give you access to options that are not available in your country, for example it will help you get access to all the content on Netflix as opposed to only the options open to you based on your geographical position. We know how frustrating it is to want to watch a movie and then find that you can not stream it from where you live.

2. Better Rates

You can also use it to appear as if you are in a different location and get yourself better hotel and flight rates in case you are travelling. This way you will save a lot of money and you might even consider places you wouldn't have considered before due to high rates.

3. Safety

When logging to check your balance in your bank account or perform any money transaction you want your information to be safe and private. A VPN will protect you from hackers, especially if you are accessing from work, for example, and not from your home. Even if you only use the internet at home, you are still subjected to attacks from hackers. You will also find this useful when it comes to torrenting and downloading anything you have your eye on. Using a VPN will help you ensure that no one will have access to what you do online.

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4. You Will Not Pay A Lot

You might think that to get all of these options you would have to pay a huge sum of money- but you are mistaken. Compared to other security options, VPNs are not expensive and totally worth your money. Just be aware of free VPNs because these are actually not safe; they might end up selling your information to other parties. Saving money only to jeopardize your safety is not something we recommend.

5. It Is Not Only For Your Laptop

We use our mobile phones way more than our laptops, as we take them with us everywhere and they are much smaller and easier to use. The same applies to tablets that many of us use while on a trip or for kids to play on. Using a VPN on your mobile or tablet will help you feel safe when you decide to use your mobile for anything, especially when it comes to payments.

What To Look For

There are some points that you should keep in mind if you decide to buy and use a VPN

1. 1. You might feel that your internet connection is slightly slower because it turns all your online activity to encryptions. Make sure you choose the one with the highest speed to get your work done safely and quickly.
2. 2. There are many anti VPN softwares out there that will try to block and prevent it from doing its work. Search for the strongest VPN that will have within its capabilities the ability to stop these trials.
3. 3. Some of the available VPNs cause a drop in connection but if that happens your IP address will be visible and that is, of course, a problem. Search for an option that will help you disconnect from the internet once that happens to prevent any information leakage. That way you can use it without worry or anxiety.

Although there are some problems that you might face if you have a VPN, still the advantages of buying and using one outweigh any doubts you might have. Protecting delicate information such as your email and bank account passwords can prevent you from falling victim to hackers. If you usually work from cafes or other locations outside your home, your data is always there for anyone to collect and use. We all value protecting our privacy, especially in times where our data can be sold and misused. Also saving money that you could have otherwise paid for a trip or even for shopping is a huge plus.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 20 May 2021