Using VPN for Secure Browsing from any Location

 

The very basic reason for owning a VPN (virtual private network), is to help defend against anyone online who's trying to steal or monetize your data.

A VPN allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. VPN can also be used to access region-restricted websites by disguising your IP address, shield your browsing activity from prying eyes on public Wi-Fi, and more.
VPN works by creating an encrypted tunnel between you and a remote server that's operated by the VPN. So when you use the Internet, any external traffic is run through the tunnel and your credit card data and other sensitive information are safer — even when you use local hotspots and other Internet sources where it could potentially be compromised. Today, most operating systems do support running VPN service.

How To Get a VPN and Which One To Use?

Depending on your needs, you can either use a VPN from your workplace, create a VPN server yourself, or sometimes host one out of your house — but realistically the vast majority of people are just looking for something to protect them while torrenting or help them watch some media online that they can’t seem to access from their country, as well as to access regionally restricted websites or web services.

If you're familiar with Linux OS and wish to run your own virtual private network, you can simply signup to any of our VPS hosting hosting plan, offered with VPN support and full root access. Once VPS activated, you can then configure VPN service through enabled TUN/TAP or PPTP protocols, or just install OpenVPN or similar software on your VPS and run fully functional Virtual Private Network with your own UK dedicated IP.

Alternatively, the easiest thing to do is simply download KeepSolid VPN Unlimited available for any OS and device and starting from as low as $2.78/month. By offering all of the aforementioned protection, VPN Unlimited is good if you are traveling to a country where social media are banned, so you can use your VPN application to bypass any censorship that would otherwise prevent you from connecting.

We do highly recommend VPN Unlimited as an easy-to-use app, this protection service costs a little and that's a small price to pay for shielding your precious financial data and identity.

How Does a VPN Work?

When you connect your computer, tablet or smartphone to a VPN, your device acts as if it's on the same local network as the VPN. All your network traffic is sent over a secure connection to the VPN. Because your device behaves as if it's on the network, this allows you to securely access local network resources even when you're on the other side of the world. You can also use the Internet as if you were present at the VPN's location, which has some benefits if you're using pubic Wi-Fi or want to access geo-blocked websites.

When you browse the web while connected to a VPN, your device contacts the website through the encrypted VPN connection. The VPN forwards the request for you and forwards the response from the website back through the secure connection. If you’re using a USA-based VPN to access Netflix, Netflix will see your connection as coming from within the USA.

 

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Published on: 05-09-2019