VtChris

7 minutes ago, RV_ said:

VT Chris, YW!

Sorry been offline fixing a dead diesel and getting a new tiny Scamp set up for a city search for where we want to move to (Stix n Brix.)

VPNs are good for privacy for sure, but regardless of paid for or free they have a performance hit because of adding the extra jumps and routing.

But I am looking into VPNs too now because of the recent repeal of Net neutrality. Our Internet providers nopw have legal permission to look at all our traffic and sell any they want to third parties without even asking permission. They need regulation as we will soon see. The regulation will not come until the Internet providers start blackmailing some big politicians with their own emails they sold to a political party.

VPNs have become a necessity. I was reading this earlier in the year: https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0%2C2817%2C2403388%2C00.asp?path=zpc-15478-mpc-100a1a&creative=78065390289150&device=c&dps=1&keyword=78065489991047&source=s

http://top5-vpn.com/?utm_source=B

I am at a loss. https://vpn-services.bestreviews.net/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-openvpn/

I would like the privacy of an open VPN, but I do not want a performance hit from it. And they all have some slowdown even if it is claimed imperceptible. On some of those sites above after a few seconds I was offered two year deals on OVPN of $2.75 a month so if one is sure and has tried a particular vendor's VPN, and think it's the best then look for one of the deals at review websites.

I do appreciate the lead on it.

I didn't get offered any deal from OVPN (darn), but paid for one month to see how I like it.  I am in my third week and am happy with it.  Granted I am using it over a captive portal in a campground.  My ping right now is 190 MS and download speed 2.78 Mbps.  And the cg is full.  Good enough for my uses.  It does take about a minute each time I log in as I have to log into the campground and then connect the vpn.  I have a friend who knows his stuff and he also recommended airVPN.  You can goggle a comparison, they both have their pluses and minuses.  Guess it depends on your needs.  Mine are minimal (mostly to be anonymous like you said).

RV/Derek,  I just want to thank you for your excellent advise.  I have been running Defender and Malwarebytes Premium for years now without running into any problems.

On 7/1/2018 at 7:32 PM, Pat & Pete said:

Maybe a good VPN ?

I have been using OVPN and like it.  Whatever you do, be sure to choose one you pay for.  The free ones have drawback.

I have been using Webroot for several years now with good success. How come I never here about it, and it isn't listed in the comparative charts?

Port Aransas, TX for a month or so....